Arguably at the heart of the affordable housing crisis is an access to lending for the most affordable homes built in America, manufactured homes. “The Enterprises” of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are mandated by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA 2008) to support manufactured home lending under …
Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Berkshire Hathaway Backstory Read More
Fuel costs are an important element to manufactured housing transportation. Domestic drilling is another tie-in with factory-built housing. OPEC is the “Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.” The OPEC cartel is primarily Middle Eastern. As fracking has made the U.S. rival Saudi Arabia and Russia in oil production, OPEC has …
The headline isn’t an all-encompassing list of those bulleted items, individuals, or groups that act as opposition or de facto “enemies” which artificially stifle the advancement of manufactured homes, homeowners, and professionals. But they do capture the flavor of important realities confronting the most proven affordable permeant homes built …
“Rental markets are local, and vary widely across country,” said Danielle Bastarche, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Housing and Voucher Programs. It is part of the introductory remarks for the video posted below, which includes several panelists who were involved in studying the issue. It’s recorded in front of …
HUD Voucher Program – Presentations Video – Manufactured Housing Can Qualify Read More
“All warfare is based upon deception.” – Sun Tzu, philosopher, strategist in The Art of War. “…the truth will set you free.” – Jesus of Nazerth, cited in John 8:32 “Easy doesn’t pay well.” – John Bostick, Sunshine Homes. “Arguably one of the most important …
Discerning and Sharing Truth, & Manufactured Housing Read More
Markets dropped when $200 billion in new tariffs by the U.S. aimed at China were floated this morning, but recovered by the closing bell. While there are a variety of issues that moved investors, the one we’ll single out this evening is trade, because it likely will be the most …
“They’re Criminals When It Comes to Trade,” China-U.S. Battle, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
CNBC reported last week that former President Jimmy Carter took aim at the Trump Administration on the important issue of affordable housing. “Low-income housing needs to be raised much higher as a priority for our country,” former President Carter said in a phone interview with Emma Newburger. “That’s …
The Washington Examiner recently reported on a survey commissioned by Porch on worker sentiments. Porch is a free online network that links homeowners and repair, renovation. and cleaning professionals. Their research found concerns about robotics and automation. That’s a topic that the Daily Business News on MHProNews has …
Chris Salviati, Housing Economist with Apartment List provided the following data to the Daily Business News on MHProNews. It’s arguable subtle aim is to ‘sell’ or ‘justify’ some advantages to renting. It’s an eye-opener for manufactured housing professionals on several levels. We’ll note for now that this report …
Rental Housing Marketing – What Can Manufactured Home Pros Learn? Read More
The U.S. Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover (JOLT) Survey reported a new high this week, approaching the 7 million mark. Those in manufactured housing are all-too-familiar with this number in a practical way, because factory-builders and others tell the Daily Business News on MHProNews that competition for …
New Records Achieved, Who Gets JOLT Credit? Surprising Insights for MHVille Read More
From 2010 until 2018, there’s been an ongoing series of governmental, media, and other investigations into the post Haitian tragedy that involved Kevin Clayton, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Warren Buffett’s led Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate which owns Clayton Homes. This Daily Business News report will update and review what was …
“Toxic Trailers” – Clayton Homes, Warren Buffett, Kevin Clayton, Clintons – Exposé Videos Read More
The climate is always changing. So if you hear someone blame Hurricane Florence on ‘climate change,’ ask them to consider this. One forecaster reminded his audience that ‘That this could be the worst storm in 60 years’ to hit that part of the Atlantic coast. What that means is that …
POTUS Trump: Everyone in Hurricane Florence Path Should “Get Out,” Plus MH Market Updates Read More
When it comes to doing relevant fact checks, analysis, and commentary, timing is everything. “In 1970, my city of San Marcos had a population of less than 4,000 and was part of the dramatic manufactured housing community development boom of the 1970s, adding over 3,000 pads among 18 …
Tonight’s feature is sooooooooooooo simple, and is summed up with the words, “Like No Place Else.” See that, in our spotlight feature, further below. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline report is found …
Like No Place Else, plus Manufactured Housing, Stocks, Market Updates Read More
You can be a citizen reporter! You can make a difference in breaking the purple wall of MHI silence! You can get George Allen, Spencer Roane, federal and GSE officials, or others to answer questions that in many cases they’ve avoided for months. Here are our suggestions and …
There are some things you simply can’t make up. There are times when you find that the truth is more interesting than fiction. The following are direct quotes from the Delaware Online, by a gentleman named Robert Weymouth from Rehoboth Beach. He identifies himself as a resident of …
MH Communities, Owners, MH Independents Alert – NMHOA and MHAction Next Steps? – Part 1 Read More
Blue collar workers represent the core of the manufactured housing industry’s workers, and are a key demographic that manufactured home (MH) professionals seek to engage, attract and sell. Much of what follows should therefor be of keen interest to MH professionals and investors. It’s a peek into the …
Blue Collar Worker Attitude, Outlook, Finances – Latest Data, Express-Harris Survey Read More
While there could be a debate about the ranking of the 50 states by which is the hardest working, a far clearer picture emerges on the topics of ranking states by income and credit. The reason? Facts about income and credit scores are just facts. But the criteria selected …
50 States Ranked by Income, Credit – Manufactured Housing Marketers Data, Cheet Sheet Read More
Labor Day is as good a time as any to see how the fifty states rank in terms of which state workers are said to be harder workers, or less so. The source of the data is Wallet Hub. Here are some of the main metrics they used to …
2018’s Hardest-Working States in America, How Does Your State Rank? Read More
The word “Talent” has a modern and a biblical meaning, both of which matter to professionals. The meaning of words, ideas, and their practical impact or track record all have significance to the manufactured housing industry, along with every other profession, and field of endeavor. Talents has at …
