Monopolies – a.k.a. ‘trusts,’ from where the term ‘anti-trust’ laws originates – have long been a problem in the U.S., says the executive and professor who is featured in tonight’s spotlight report, further below. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get …
“Monopoly Concentration…Problem” Says Exec, Professor, Plus MH Market UPdate$ Read More
Award winning investigative reporter and best-selling author, Sharyl Attkisson begins her research with a simple premise. “Follow the money.” The award-winning Attkisson knows from experience that the connections and trail that money creates can be revealing. In analysis of the Urban Institute research on their controversial report on …
Not nearly enough manufactured housing professionals connect the Wells Fargo name with manufactured housing connected lending. But in fact, Wells Fargo lends on manufactured homes, typically via government backed loans, and also on manufactured home communities too. Berkshire Hathaway’s significant stake, and their Vice Chairman Charlie Munger’s comments on Wells …
Liz Clayman and FOX Business’ Charlie Gasparino say that even businesses outside of those directly involved are closely watching the Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ), as they are preparing regulatory decisions on Comcast-NBCUniversal merger, and the AT&T Time Warner merger deals. Omaha, Knoxville, are you watching too? That will …
There are several developing stories with focused upon the manufactured housing industry in process. Several news tips have come in, including responses from sources such as the Urban Institute. We are giving them an opportunity today to clarify, before we publish. Which brings up these 2 questions. Who …
The White House Infrastructure bill was unveiled today, which will be our main headlined feature tonight, but first… …former Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Bart Chilton, has been making the cable news circuit. Chilton voiced his concerns about what’s behind the recent volatility, which will be part of tonight’s featured …
Last week was a hoping week, as you will see from the headlines below. Yesterday’s emailed news updates witnessed high hit counts. The top reads by pros like yourself? They are the two top ones (Friday night and Saturday’s). Ears must be burning in D.C… …but don’t stop …
Introduction When you do the math, it is far more than a $64 billion dollar question, as an upcoming report will outline. But that $64 billion dollar number – roughly ten times the retail output for all of manufactured housing in 2017 – will help industry readers …
Was the Urban Institute Misled, Duped, or Part of a Manufactured Housing Industry Scam? Read More
CNBC’s Jim Cramer tells you how he really feels, about a “complete group of morons” that he blames for the fall that suddenly rocked otherwise sound markets. That plus VIX, Congress, and more, in our featured report. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are …
“Complete Morons,” Vix, Borrowing, Bonds, Congress – Your Money, plus MH Market UPdate$ Read More
“The Aspiring Home Buyer Profile is an in depth examination of the consumer preferences of non-homeowners, defined as those that rent and those that live with someone else (such as family or friends) without paying rent,” said the National Association of Realtors ™ (NAR). “Data was collected throughout 2017 on …
The stock market is officially in a correction… here’s what usually happens next, will be our feature for today. 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 further below, just beyond the Manufactured …
It’s Officially a Correction, What Normally Happens Next, Plus MHMarket UPDate$ Read More
Interviews with industry success stories – such as Barry Shein, of the Commodore Corporation, Gary P. McDaniel, CEO of Yes Communities – reveal professional perspectives that others need to consider. Those interviews and other featured reports are found from this link here. Perhaps even more insightful is or our …
Barry Shein, Gary McDaniels, the Mission of Filling Manufactured Housing GAPs Read More
FBN’s Elizabeth “Liz” MacDonald (E-Mac) and Connell McShane discuss the cause behind the volatile week for the markets in today’s market spotlight 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 further below, just …
‘No Fun’ – Wild Market Ride Continues, E-Mac Explains Why, plus MH Markets Update$ Read More
Washington, D.C., February 6, 2018 – “The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), year-over-year manufactured housing industry production grew once again during December 2017,” said MHARR in a release to the Daily …
Relevant background information is important for understanding an issue. To understand why Dave Ramsey’s take on “mobile homes” [sic] as an “investment” for a home buyers matters to the industry and millions of manufactured home owners, Ramsey’s background matters. “The Dave Ramsey Show is a three-hour, self-syndicated radio program and …
“Live in a Mobile Home to Buy a House?” – Dave Ramsey Video Read More
Maybe you’re working for a giant, or maybe your a one-person operation. Either way, it’s your manufactured and modular home industry too. Thousands depend on us, and we depend on caring people willing to share what they know, to help inform others, so that they can navigate and …
“It’s the gift that keeps on giving,” an attorney researching the manufactured housing industry said to the Daily Business News. If so, it’s a gift courtesy of Warren Buffett, Kevin Clayton, and 21st Mortgage’s – and prior MHI Chair – Tim Williams, and the Urban Institute, among others. …
Warren Buffett Wants an MH Shark Tank – Clayton, 21st, MHI, ‘Gift that Keeps Giving’ Read More
The hysteria over the tax bill will be relatively short lived. Says who? National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) CEO Jerry Howard, who says that the “rising tide will raise all boats.” In an interview with right-of-center Fox Business, Howard reacts to record-high construction spending. Howard explains why he …
“All Housing is Local” – NAHB CEO Reacts to U.S. Latest Housing Data Read More
First, let’s note that while the report was dated today, the video shown below is from Tuesday. With that disclosure, the data is fresh, and the video was part of that same report. Even left-of-center CNBC is acknowledging that the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s forecast of a robust 5.4 percent Gross …
Atlanta Fed Release Surprising Economic Forecast – What it Means for Manufactured Housing Read More
It’s not an issue today. It could become one in the near term. As the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) winter meeting approaches, and there is more talk in the industry about anti-trust concerns, the question has been raised. What are the risks and responsibilities of corporations that could get up …
