One of the challenges facing manufactured housing for years falls under the heading of “Location.” In real estate, there is an axiom that the three most important things about a property are location, location, and location. Per the Real Deal, “the “Yale Book of Quotations” found the phrase used …
For those who wonder if the Trump Administration is serious about enforcing laws, a $1.2 billion dollar settlement should put that question to rest. “U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson…announced a historic agreement with the nation’s largest public housing authority to correct dangerous lead-based paint and …
$1.2 Billion Settlement Proves FEDs Are Serious; Communities, Industry Head$ Up Read More
People crave dignity. “The System has been Rigged,” the 45th President of the United States (POTUS), Donald J. Trump, has said. He understands these realities. POTUS Trump undertook to break the grip of those who’ve rigged the free markets that harm the opportunities, and diminish the dignity of tens …
What kind of impression is this going to make for the manufactured home industry? Get ready to find out, because famous pimp, legal brothel owner, and HBO “Cathouse” star Dennis Hof has won his primary contest in Nevada, where prostitution is legal. Pimp Dennis Hof, owns several legal brothels, …
Famous Pimp Who Has Manufactured Homes for “Cathouse” Wins Primary Read More
Manufactured housing professionals are every bit as likely to get hacked or scammed as the rest of the nation. Industry pros have told us about their robocall hassles. It even happens to big organizations, and the federal government. For example, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) sent out an alert …
“The revival of a previously “inactive” energy rule for manufactured homes by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) may trigger legal action by MHARR on behalf of smaller HUD Code industry businesses,” said MHARR in a release do the Daily Business News. “As MHARR reported on December 18, 2017, …
It’s classic Sam Zell. “Pencil head,” Zell would say to potential investors who didn’t completely ‘get it’ about what is known today as Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS), “it’s not a trailer park.” It’s not a trailer park. So true. But the song by Roger Miller, “King of the Road,” …
A recent column in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) by Christopher Mims caught the eye of populist Breitbart, which said the WSJ article “makes the case that several Silicon Valley giants are gaining monopoly-sized market shares in their respective industries. Mims explained that modern monopolies look much different than monopolies …
Wall Street Journal – Tech Giants are Monopolistic Threat to Businesses, U.S. Economy Read More
Long-time MHProNews readers know that over the years, we’ve broken many of the politically incorrect rules in MHVille reporting, and hard-hitting commentary. You rewarded us with the most page views and readership of anyone in industry publishing, thank you. Thanks too for those who make this possible. But today, …
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling applauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s dismissal of PHH case, per a statement made to the Daily Business News. “This dismissal is the final nail in the coffin of what was a sad chapter in the Bureau’s short history,” Hensarling said. The Financial Services …
It goes without saying to industry professionals that fuel costs, energy drilling, and oil production are all factors that impact manufactured home producers, sellers and consumers. So, moves and projections in the oil market will be our focus report for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new …
Oil Price Forecast, and Manufactured Housing, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
“Americans deserve accountability from their government,” President Donald J. Trump said. In a release to the Daily Business News, the White House press room has provided a partial list of some of what the Trump Administration sees as accomplishments on behalf of the Americans. “Through the first 500 days …
Via a release from the White House Press Room to the Daily Business News, the President of the United States (POTUS), Donald J. Trump, said as follows. — start of extended quote — “During National Homeownership Month, we affirm the joy and benefits of homeownership. For millions of Americans, …
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), blasted the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda Tuesday. The progressive firebrand defended the post-2008 crisis reforms she helped implement, announcing legislation to end “corporate capture of the regulatory process,” per American Banker. Her speech will accelerate speculation that she will be one of dozens of Democrats …
Senator Elizabeth Warren, 2020 Presidential Prospect, Threatens Wave of New Regulations Read More
The first look at last night’s primaries continue to indicate that the blue wave from 6 months ago, has vanished. It’s a jump ball. With about 2 out of 3 Americans giving President Donald J. Trump “credit” for economic improvements, it is easy to see why Democratic strategists are concerned. …
In a letter to the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform presidents, Jonathan Lawless, Vice President of Fannie Mae advised the two national trade associations of their news “MH Advantage” program for manufactured homes. The opening from the letter from Lawless to the two …
Presidential powers are substantial, but they are not unlimited. So among the tools a president can use to some effect is the bully pulpit. That’s the power of spotlighting a topic via a public forum. In a speech, President Donald J. Trump raised the profile of a once-famed factory-based …
“When you find the person opposed by the elites of both major political parties, then you’ve found your presidential candidate.” That won’t turn up a search result for who first said that, but it’s a close paraphrase from a meme that was circulated during the 2016 political campaign. It’s a …
“Meshuggeneh” We were checking out at Walmart last night after dinner. The woman who was ringing up our order was lightly conversing with my husband and family. She was commenting on something the previous lady in line had said before leaving with her new goodies. The lady at the …
“Factory production can be achieved not only by complete factory production of housing units as in manufactured housing, but also with factory production of increasingly sophisticated building components that are then assembled in the field into traditional single and multifamily housing,” – Todd M. Richardson in Operation Breakthrough (reproduced below, …
