This will be an overview. A series of one liners, links, and facts. They will all tie it all together with last night’s State of the Union, (SOTU) and what has been taking place surrounding the event. Industry impacts will be considered. Sound Bites and “Open For Business” Politics …
SOTU, Manufactured Housing Business, Regulations, Investments, Americans, and You Read More
It looks to be yet another case of the truth hiding in plain sight. Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Jaime Dimon for JP Morgan Chase announced a healthcare deal. The market reaction? A selloff. What could it mean for MHVille, the nation? That will be our focus …
Buffett, Bezos – Time Announcement to Drop Market Ahead of SOTU? Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
Washington, D.C., January 30, 2018 – On January 29, 2018, HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson met with a delegation of officials from the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR). “MHARR’s delegation provided the Secretary with a first-hand opportunity to hear the concerns of smaller industry businesses regarding the operation of …
Greg Schoor is about to become much better known in MHVille. In an exclusive statement published on MHLivingNews, a National Weather Service (NWS) severe storms expert – Greg Schoor – has made admissions that could shake the foundation of what the public has been led to believe about …
There’s a race on between the giant 3 As of the tech world. Which will become the first trillion-dollar operation? Analysts project that in about 12 months, Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet – the parent company to Google – could hit the $1 trillion-dollar mark in valuation. As the Daily …
Stating the Obvious for Clarity. Manufactured housing professionals are busy doing what they do, day-by-day. People go to work, invest in, or own a business in order to earn a good living. With the affordable housing crisis, the manufactured home (MH) industry ought to be doing far better than …
HUD asks for Public Comment to identify regulations that stifle affordable housing and job creation. Notice: Industry reactions follow the HUD release, below. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a top-to-bottom review of its manufactured housing rules as part of …
HUD Announces Wholesale Review Of Manufactured Housing Rules, National Association Reacts Read More
For those who don’t recall or missed the news some weeks ago in 2017, the day that ABC News’ Brian Ross mistakenly reported ‘news’ about the Mueller probe, his misstatement sent the U.S. stock markets tumbling. Once that Brian Ross/ABC News report was cleared up, markets rose again. Markets and …
DiGenova: “America’s Most Dirty Cop,” Plot to Frame, Plus MHMarket UPdate$ Read More
Stock continue to rise, to what some fret are nose-bleed levels. Are these increases based upon hype, or are they founded upon sustainable business and investment principles? That will be our spotlight report and video for today. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are …
Are Stocks Over Bought, Over Valued? Experts Analyze – Plus MH Market UPDate$ Read More
The “Oracle of Omaha” billionaire whose Berkshire Hathaway owns several manufactured housing (MH) brands, backed Barack Obama for the White House, twice. Before looking at what that Warren Buffett support for Mr. Obama did for Clayton Homes, 21st Mortgage, Vanderbilt Mortgage and other Berkshire MH brands, let’s peek at what …
Warren Buffett’s Political Payoff$, THIPS, and Manufactured Housing Read More
It was a battle that the entire industry needed to track, because of the implications for other state governments that might be tempted to follow suit. In spite of several ‘false narratives,’ the manufactured home industry ultimately lost that battle. Fires Burning Manufactured Housing’s Public Image? News, Review, MH Industry …
The last quarter when Richard Quarter was director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), left-of-center Politico reports that, “former director Richard Cordray asked for $217.1 million. Cordray, an appointee of President Barack Obama, needed just $86.6 million the quarter before that.” According to more centrist Reuters, what did …
The surge in manufactured housing connected markets is part of the broad market rally since President Trump took office. Depending on whom your source(s) happen to be for news, the ‘credit’ for the rally could be going to the president’s good fortune that global markets are also rising, or credit …
Facts/Chart-Trump Rally Best 1st Year Presidency Since FDR, Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
Richard “Dick” Jennison, President, and CEO of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) had been scheduled for weeks in advance to be the first presenter on January 17, 2018. The subject was to be their new initiatives. He was reportedly on the show floor, instead of presenting. So MHProNews sought to …
“The Industry has to prepare for when the orders from the REITs slow down,” said a senior level executive with a HUD Code manufactured home production company. The HUD Code builder agreed with the Daily Business News’ reporting that the industry’s orders are essentially flat, when orders going into communities …
The Front-Line View from HUD Code Manufactured Home Production Companies Read More
Years and time are made up of cycles. There are seasons, celebrations, memorials, and events. There are days off, and days on duty. At times, the coastal tides are rolling in, at others, the tide is retreating. This upcoming week is one of those crescendos, an event. Thousands will roll …
Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji was interviewed by Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business, in a discussion on the impact of tax reform legislation on real estate. Nadji notes that there is a lot to unpack from the recently enacted bill. In states with high real estate prices, there are …
Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji, Tax Reform Impact on Real Estate Read More
“The three major U.S. stock indexes ended lower on Wednesday after a choppy trading session as investors worried that China would slow U.S. government bond purchases and that U.S. President Donald Trump would end a key trade agreement,” said right-of-center, Fox Business. That followed a report from left-of-center Bloomberg, that …
China’s Move Roiled the Markets, Impact on Manufactured Housing Markets, Economy? Read More
“All 2018 MHI membership payments are due by end of the January. We look forward to welcoming your company back as we continue to make important strides within the manufactured housing industry,” reads MHI’s latest appeal for renewal of the dues of their members. The second sentence begs the question, …
‘We Want Your Money’ – 2018 MHI Membership, Infographic Fact Check Read More
“Manufactured housing remains, by far, the most affordable non-subsidized housing option.” – Hoya Capital. “As is often the case, government regulation results in consequences that are exactly opposite of the original intent: a higher concentration of power in the hands of fewer. The implications of this are that while the overall housing …
