“Judge Nap” expresses his take on what the pending AT&T-Time Warner deal could mean for other media deals that are waiting on the sidelines. Could this set a precedent for manufactured housing industry M&As? With manufactured housing stocks mostly up, that pending case and video will be our focus for …
A recent column in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) by Christopher Mims caught the eye of populist Breitbart, which said the WSJ article “makes the case that several Silicon Valley giants are gaining monopoly-sized market shares in their respective industries. Mims explained that modern monopolies look much different than monopolies …
Wall Street Journal – Tech Giants are Monopolistic Threat to Businesses, U.S. Economy Read More
“Mensch” We’re preparing an article about a Jewish gentleman known by scores in the Manufactured Home (MH) industry. In mentioning our research to a Jewish MH industry colleague, he said, “Make sure you say that he was a mensch.” Google’s online dictionary defines the word “mensch” like this. mensch …
Long-time MHProNews readers know that over the years, we’ve broken many of the politically incorrect rules in MHVille reporting, and hard-hitting commentary. You rewarded us with the most page views and readership of anyone in industry publishing, thank you. Thanks too for those who make this possible. But today, …
It goes without saying to industry professionals that fuel costs, energy drilling, and oil production are all factors that impact manufactured home producers, sellers and consumers. So, moves and projections in the oil market will be our focus report for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new …
Oil Price Forecast, and Manufactured Housing, Plus MH Market Updates Read More
A poll by Reuters of property market analysists revels that “an acute shortage of affordable homes in the U.S. will continue over the coming year,” said a new report by CNBC. “U.S. house prices are slightly over-valued when looking at fundamental valuation metrics such as the median-home-price-to-income ratio,” noted …
Reuters on U.S. Housing Price Pace, Manufactured Housing Visions Read More
If analyst Dick Bove is correct, the Warren Buffett-Jamie Dimon plan could spell trouble for investors. That will be our focus report for this evening. 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 …
Via a release from the White House Press Room to the Daily Business News, the President of the United States (POTUS), Donald J. Trump, said as follows. — start of extended quote — “During National Homeownership Month, we affirm the joy and benefits of homeownership. For millions of Americans, …
The first look at last night’s primaries continue to indicate that the blue wave from 6 months ago, has vanished. It’s a jump ball. With about 2 out of 3 Americans giving President Donald J. Trump “credit” for economic improvements, it is easy to see why Democratic strategists are concerned. …
“This is why we operate with a “North Star Goal‘, a light that represents the highest aspirations of a business. Like a next-generation mission statement, a North Star Goal orients the identity and direction of a brand, guiding all decisions, strategies, and partnerships.” – Bag the Habit. (emphasis added) …
“Eight states – Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota – will hold primaries Tuesday to pick candidates to run in the midterm general elections Nov. 6. But before turning our attention to those races, it’s useful to look back at primary results in May …
In a letter to the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) and Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform presidents, Jonathan Lawless, Vice President of Fannie Mae advised the two national trade associations of their news “MH Advantage” program for manufactured homes. The opening from the letter from Lawless to the two …
Citing the monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey released today, CNBC says that for the first time in U.S. history, for two months running, there are more job openings than people available to fill them. That video and related commentary will be our market focus tonight. If you’re new, …
Skyline Corporation (“Skyline”) and Champion Enterprises Holdings, LLC (“Champion”), the parent company of Champion Home Builders, Inc., publicized the closing of the previously announced combination of their operations. Exclusive details will be found near the end of this report. Via a press statement to the Daily Business News, carried …
“When you find the person opposed by the elites of both major political parties, then you’ve found your presidential candidate.” That won’t turn up a search result for who first said that, but it’s a close paraphrase from a meme that was circulated during the 2016 political campaign. It’s a …
The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) reports to the Daily Business News that according to official statistics compiled on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by their contractor. Year-over-year “manufactured housing industry production grew again in April 2018. Just-released statistics indicate that …
Manufactured Home Production and Shipment Report, April 2018, per MHARR, HUD, IBTS Read More
“Meshuggeneh” We were checking out at Walmart last night after dinner. The woman who was ringing up our order was lightly conversing with my husband and family. She was commenting on something the previous lady in line had said before leaving with her new goodies. The lady at the …
“Scientia potentia est,” is Latin that is commonly translated as Knowledge is Power, but it is more accurately translated into English as Knowledge is Potential Power. All Knowledge comes from one of two sources, your own experiences, or insights learned from the experiences of others. There are no exceptions. …
7 Surprising Keys to Unlock Manufactured Housing Industry Sales Success Read More
When the left-of-center CNBC starts singing the praises of the Trump Economic Recovery. When Democratic politicos, and their allies get nervous, those indicators – plus the strong numbers posted today – are reminders of how the pendulum is moving. Today’s jobs and economic numbers will be our focus tonight. If …
“Factory production can be achieved not only by complete factory production of housing units as in manufactured housing, but also with factory production of increasingly sophisticated building components that are then assembled in the field into traditional single and multifamily housing,” – Todd M. Richardson in Operation Breakthrough (reproduced below, …
