What other industry that has existed for over 40 years, and still struggles with the proper terminology about its product? Have you ever heard of anyone use the term ‘crank phone with a land-line,’ when describing a modern smart phone? Or who calls a modern E-Class Mercedes by …
“It’s going to get worse, before it gets better.” – Jim Reitzner, Asset Development Group (ADG).! It’s about the rule of law. It’s about laws that make good sense and were properly passed by the representatives of the people. And the rule of law is going to …
“Fear Mongering,” and Manufactured Housing Advancement Read More
West Texas. South Dakota. Louisiana. Oklahoma. These are just some of the places that oil, natural gas, and energy have and are creating or supporting jobs that have sold thousands upon thousands of factory built housing units. Tonight’s spotlight focus is an interview with the Texas Commissioner who keeps his …
Texas Commission Talks West Texas Oil Boom, Plus Manufactured Home Market Updates Read More
When Jon Markman reveals much with his first paragraph in Forbes, which said: “Since 1975, Sun Communities has been flying under the radar. Managers have been buying and operating trailer parks.1 And they have been making a fortune for shareholders.” Markman’s bio says Analyzing tech stocks through the prism …
Forbes Boast$ about Manufactured Home Community Operation Read More
As Campus Reform humorously pointed out, the battle over the next nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States began almost immediately after the announcement that Justice Anthony “Tony” Kennedy would retire. While the manufactured home industry veteran did not mention SCOTUS or the vacancy, in what reads …
Dog Whistles, as Epic Battle for Business Effecting Manufactured Housing, Others Looms Read More
Before diving into tonight’s feature, millions will tune in tonight to see who President Donald J. Trump will nominate to replace retiring Justice Anthony “Tony” Kennedy on the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). Some have speculated on a variety of supposed top contenders. An interesting op-ed by Senator …
U.S. vs China, SCOTUS Pick, Biz Effects, and MH Market Updates Read More
We will start by “setting the table” or “teeing up” today’s topic with a series of thought provoking facts. Then, we’ll dive into the reality-based action steps for today’s marketing and sales theme. As hard to imagine as it may be to someone in the year 2018, …
“…Check out Michigan numbers. They are declining but the retail market is strong. Less rental purchases.” The above was part of a series of off-the-record messages from a HUD Code home production center that ships into the Midwestern states. There were several topics, but this one – which came …
Winners and Losers, 5 Midwestern States, Manufactured Home Shipment Breakdown Read More
What are Tim, Kevin, Joe, Keith, David, Ross, Mike, Sam and Others in MHVille Reading? They and other big names in our factory-built housing industry are reading what you find here on MHProNews. That’s a fact. Who says? Unsolicited reports from third parties – rephrased, that means from within …
The two videos below have well over 2 million views between them. Compare that to all of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Videos combined, and it’s an absolute blowout. Container housing – at this point – are not as inexpensive on a cost per square foot basis as a …
Container Houses for Under $40,000, Transported by Flatbed, Construction, LifeStyle Videos Read More
A new Reuters Ipsos poll tells the Daily Business News that the top two issues for most voters in the approaching midterms will be employment and immigration. Even as the long-awaited tariffs between the U.S. and China both kicked in today, a series of positive jobs data sparked a rise …
The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) compiles data for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on manufactured home shipments. For May of 2018, the new HUD Code manufactured home shipments by state, is as shown below, per IBTS. Notice those shipments to Hawaii? There …
Manufactured Home Shipments, State by State Breakdown, May 2018 Official HUD Data Read More
On the eve of the implementation of tariffs on China by the Trump Administration, “trade war” leery investors apparently realized that the tech sector will benefit. The Dow rose by over 180. The headline, will be our market focus tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature …
On Eve of Tariffs, China Has World’s Worst Market, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
In a release to the Daily Business News, “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 again in May 2018.” “Just-released statistics indicate that …
Capital, financing, regulatory and other internal or external hurdles have hampered the recovery of manufactured housing (MH) for some 15 (+/-) years. Certainly, jobs and the general economy are also factors in selling more manufactured homes, as publicly traded companies in manufactured housing often tell their shareholders or potential …
Having published Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and others on the left a chance, it is time to do a video with a Texas GOP conservative, Senator Ted Cruz. An interview with him will be our spotlight going into the 4th of July holiday today. If you’re new, already hooked on …
It’s the kind of report that you won’t find anywhere else in MHVille, but will be our Daily Business News focus report for reasons that the industry’s thinkers will rapidly grasp. This evening, our focus is the viral hashtag, #WalkAway. We’ll take a look across the left-right media divide on …
#WalkAway Goes Viral, Threatens Disruption, Plus Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More
The economy is moving again. Hundreds of billions in capital have already poured back into the U.S. during the first quarter of 2018. But it could all be turned upside down, depending on the outcomes of the 2018 midterms. And big, “dark money” is backing efforts that led to hundreds …
There is no question that Dinesh D’Souza is a partisan. There is also no doubt that D’Souza was pardoned for his minor offense during the Obama Administration by the new occupant of the White House. The question that those on both sides of the left-right partisan divide should ask …
SoftBank is the world’s largest private equity fund, and is the driving force behind the new Foxconn manufacturing plant that’s now underway in Wisconsin. They have factory-built-housing connections – some right here in the U.S. President Trump announced that tens of billions in more investments are coming from SoftBank to …
