The House has passed the reconciled Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but Democrats have pulled a technical stall strategy. The Senate is up next, and there are several indicators that the economy is moving into ever higher gear. 4 short videos, including a bonus classic Trump clip from the 1990s. …
POTUS Trump’s 4 Pillars, Economic Optimism, Winning, 90s Trump Video, & MHMarket Update$ Read More
The 45th President of the United States (POTUS), Donald J. Trump, and Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett have very differing political views. But there is an area of agreement that yields a valuable takeaway for any manufactured home professional to grasp, and adopt. Warren Buffett invests the time, and learns …
Washington, D.C. – ”The proposed rule to implement manufactured housing “energy” standards, published by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on June 17, 2016 and consistently opposed by the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) in every phase of its development – the only national manufactured housing industry trade …
MHARR vs. MHI on DOE Energy Rule, Pushback Pay$ Off? Read More
Optimism on the prospect for the passage of the tax cut and jobs act helped set new records in the markets yesterday. Manufactured housing connected stocks have benefited, as has the industry at large, as this link to the latest market data from yesterday reflects. There is significant levels of …
Tax Foundation Analysis of GOP Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Report to MHProNews Read More
Taxes, taxes, taxes are the big talk, but there are many reasons why manufactured housing (MH) professionals and investors need to be looking at what’s taking place in the oil marketplace. Because as many retailers, communities, producers, and other vendors already know – oil jobs create more MH sales. If …
Oil Needs MH Look, Taxe$ on Radar, Manufactured Housing Industry Market Update$ Read More
“The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today published Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) Underserved Markets Plans for 2018-2020 under the Duty to Serve program,” said the FHFA in a release to the Daily Business News. “The Plans become effective January 1, 2018.” “FHFA issued a final rule on December 13, 2016 …
It sounds like doom and gloom for the internet. Is it? Former FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell reacts to the FCC’s decision to repeal the Obama-era net neutrality ruling, is part of today’s spotlight report. We will also be providing a link to what is the hottest MH Industry news item …
Net Neutrality Pushback, Plus Manufactured Housing Market Update$ Read More
At the root of the word ‘responsibility’ is the simple idea of ‘an ability to respond.’ Is there some degree of responsibility within parts of the manufactured housing industry for the crash post-2008? Teeing Up the 21st Mortgage Corp Document To set the stage for understanding the importance of a …
There are voices that say that there are some last-minute deals in the works. Others believe the tax plan may really be in trouble. That will be our spotlight report for today, with two videos from either side of the political aisle. If you’re new, already hooked on our new …
Is the Tax Plan in Trouble? Market Tremors, MH Market Update$ Read More
Puerto Rico is a disaster awaiting solutions. In a society where red-tape often rules, connections in, with and through government can yield handsome profits. The solutions – which will likely include prefab housing – are going to be worth billions of dollars to those who tap into the massive needs …
A “Ghost,” Named “Wolf,” “Disaster Capitalist” and Post-Maria Puerto Rico Read More
Call it bipartisan political theater, because that is what it is. Democrats and Republicans alike treat the public to a regular show, courtesy of a viewer’s favorite network or news source(s). Because millions have not been equipped with the proper tools for intellectual discernment, they will believe what they are …
Benson Demonstrates How “Propaganda Works” on “Most Americans” Read More
The loss by Judge Roy Moore didn’t rattle the markets today, which with the president’s on-camera leadership today, saw a new record high. Tax reform is our spotlight issue tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever …
Large Tax Reform Bill by Christmas Eve, Dow Record High, MH Market Update$ Read More
“We need to get these people out” of that “mobile home park. These homes are going to go up in flames,” said Shannon Handy, a reporter for CBS8 Local in California, near the end of the video embedded below. The male co-anchor of CBS8 Local makes the more correct statement …
Mobile and Manufactured Home Fire Reports, Fact Check, Industry Impact Read More
Noah Buhayar, writing for Bloomberg Businessweek, and their video colleagues are going out on a limb, and making their projection of who will succeed Warren Buffett once he steps down, or passes away. There’s been speculation for years on the issue. The Berkshire Hathaway board of directors reportedly already knows …
“The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations met today to examine the controversial Office of Financial Research (OFR), assessing its management and structure, public work-product, its cooperation with Congress, and support of the Financial Stability Oversight Council,” said the House Financial Services Committee in a release to the Daily Business News. …
GAO, House Members Blast Controversial Federal ‘Office of Financial Research’ Read More
“…the Senate Banking Committee passed legislation to clarify that a manufactured housing retailer or seller is not considered a “loan originator” simply because they provide a customer with some assistance in the mortgage loan process,” said a “Housing Alert” from Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) to their members, and through them, …
The Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2017 was passed last week, as the Daily Business News reported at the first linked article below. Today’s report spotlights the opposition to the bill from Democratic lawmakers; in this case, Representative Maxine Waters. Expect her House opposition to be carried into the …
“This kind of wealth-based banishment scheme is unconscionable discrimination,” said Phil Telfeyan, Executive Director of the non-profit, Equal Justice Under Law. “McCrory, [AR] and all of our communities, should invest in residents rather than criminalize poverty,” Telfeyan said. Telfeyan’s comments addressed to MHProNews related to a victory reported by the …
A federal judge has ruled on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) case filed by Leandra English. English was selected by outgoing agency director, Richard Codray, to replace himself. She sued to claim Cordray’s old job. Meanwhile, the CFPB’s own general counsel advised CFPB staff that the president’s pick, Mick …
Former CFPB Attorney Spotlights Problems, Judge Rules on English/Mulvaney Leadership Read More
On the day that the markets smashed passed 24,000 on the Dow, we look today as a spotlight, this question. What is a hedge fund? If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline reports are found …
Hedge Funds Investing Facts, Infographic – Plus MH Markets Update$ Read More
