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 …
Lawrence Yun told Forbes what many housing watchers, investors, and professionals also know about the dwindling supply of affordable housing. “The inventory of homes for sale continues to shrink,” said Yun, who is the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR). “This shortage of housing inventory is the …
NAR’s Yun – No Quick Fixes Spell$ Manufactured Housing Opportunitie$ Read More
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
A new home buyers assistant program has gone into effect, and is drawing interest. “The Homebuyer Assistance Program is funded by the County and the Los Alamos Housing Project (LAHP) administers the program,” per the Los Alamos Daily Post. Housing and Special Project Manager Andrew Harnden stated that the program …
Homebuyer Assistance Program Works for Manufactured Homes Read More
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
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
It’s about a 34-year record. “Not since the roaring Reagan economy has small business optimism been as high as it was in November, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism,” released yesterday. “We haven’t seen this kind of optimism in 34 years, and …
Its an election that will be scrutinized and analyzed for years to come. Several mainstream media outlets have called the special Alabama Senate race in favor of Democratic candidate Doug Jones over the Republican Judge Roy Moore. It most certainly has an impact on manufactured housing in a state that …
Swamp Watch, Jones leads Moore in Upset, Military Vote, Re-Count? Read More
Yes, you saw that headline correctly. “Buffett, Baseball, Berkshire 55 Years Ago Today…” If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline spotlight report are found further below, just beyond the Manufactured Housing Composite Value for today. …
Buffett, Baseball, Berkshire 55 Years Ago Today, Plus MH Markets Update$ Read More
The polling seems to be tipping in the judge’s favor in the Roy Moore v Doug Jones AL special election race for the U.S. Senate. The election is tomorrow, more in the spotlight section below. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to …
Roy Moore v Doug Jones AL Senate Final Polling, Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
Notice, MHProNews will be on a somewhat modified publication schedule from now through January 2nd, resuming normal scheduling in 2018. There will still be daily content relevant to industry professionals and investors, but some of it will appear later in the day than normal. If you are a regular here …
Manufactured Housing Industry Headline News, Sunday Morning Review 12.3.2017 to 12.10.2017 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
Equistone Partners Europe is set to buy two German prefab home manufacturers. In a release to MHProNews, said “Equistone Partners Europe has agreed to acquire two German prefabricated home manufacturers Bien-Zenker and Hanse Haus from ADCURAM Group AG. No financial terms were disclosed. The deal is expected to close in January 2018.” The firm’s website …
Private Equity Fund Grabbing 2 PreFab Home Builders Read More
Democratic Minnesota Senator Al Franken has not stepped down, even though there are photos, his apologies, and several accusers. The most senior Democratic leader in the House, John Conyers (D-GA) has announced he won’t seek re-election. That has come from his hospital room, and only after significant pressure from within his …
Sex Allegations, Roy Moore, Trump Agenda, GOP Pivot; Plus MH Market Update$ Read More
Washington, D.C. – 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 once again during October 2017.” “Just-released …
Latest Manufactured Home Shipment Data, for October 2017 Released Read More
The 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, isn’t an attorney. But he has access to plenty of them, and he’s been involved in his fair share of litigation over the years. The president’s take, plus other expert views on a muffled mainstream media report that cost investors …
