“Yes, we are calling for a full transition off fossil fuels and zero greenhouse gases,” says part of a working document provided by backers of the so-called “Green New Deal” that rising star freshman Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or “AOC” (NY-D) announced in the company of others today. “The numbers don’t …
When the words “China,” “trade,” “tariffs,” and the “U.S.” enters mainstream news – depending on how optimistic or pessimistic it sounds – traders and thus the markets have been responding. For much of 2018 and now in 2019 those words move the markets – either up or down. It’s a …
China, Trade, Tariffs, and Chicken – Plus Manufactured Home Equities Updates Read More
MHLivingNews and MHProNews have tracked several prefabricated, 3D Printing, and other housing innovations over the years. Unicorn Revolution Precrafted Properties are among them. Industry professionals, informed public officials, advocates, and investors know that factory-home-building makes good sense on numerous levels. But tracking and reporting on the results of some of …
Meet the Revolutionaries in PreFab Housing Designs – Project Updates Read More
Much to the surprise of millions, the State of the Union (SOTU) struck a more conciliatory tone that had 76 percent of CBS News flash-polled viewers approving. On a day when the broader markets took a mild dip, our focus will be three video clips across the left-right media gulf. …
This report will blend three elements. One is a release to the Daily Business News on MHProNews from Cavco Industries. Two, are select graphics and commentary. But we will begin with the following exclusive. An attorney spoke off-the-record to MHProNews one who has been tracking the drama at Cavco …
Cavco Industries (CVCO) Officials Issue Several Warnings Read More
It is entirely unclear to the objective, independent mind how someone can view their own profession through a purely myopic lens. The affordable housing industry’s hidden gems are arguably manufactured homes. Yet the industry is underperforming at a time when the need and demand for affordable homes are high. Further, …
Storm drains used for human waste. Piles of garbage. Rats with fleas – roaming through and over people living on city streets – that are spreading typhus. A historic account from the so-called middle ages? No. Welcome to Los Angeles, in 2019 where 55,000 are homeless “due to the …
Real Rats and Disease – Not Metaphors – Where’s Manufactured Housing Industry Leadership? Read More
We’ll look at some data points this evening, just a few hours ahead of President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union. That will be our featured focus for this evening. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH …
Data Points Ahead of SOTU, Plus Manufactured Housing Market Updates Read More
The Daily Business News on MHProNews starts this report with the release from the Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) on the new HUD Code manufactured home shipment data for December 2018. We will then turn to some additional analysis and commentary on the closing totals for 2018. …
There’s been more coverage here on the Daily Business News on MHProNews than any other trade media in manufactured housing about the topic of opportunity zones. Those opportunity zones are now law. They hold the promise of years of potential investment magnets in areas across the country that are …
Economic Opportunities Loom, Infrastructure and Opportunity Zones Read More
Depending on what networks or news sources one turns to, there is uptalk and recession-fear lingo that’s been tossed around for months. So, in our evening market report, it makes sense to periodically glance at what hedge funds, investors, and other experts have to say about the subject. On a …
In December, the Daily Business News on MHProNews provided insights and details about the purchase by Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE:ELS) of their reported $70 million dollar acquisition of Palm Lake Co-op. The community is now known as Palm Lake Estates, in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, FL. Sam Zell’s ELS …
Attorneys learn to think systematically. So too do engineers, philosophers, mathematicians, MDs, and other scientists. Ideally, attorneys and other thinkers consider not only their own position, but other perspectives too. The better an attorney understands their opponent’s argument(s), the more effective they can be in representing their client’s interests. It …
Stating the obvious can bring clarity to any subject. Objectivity is necessary in the affordable housing sector, as well as the manufactured home segment of housing. Businesses and investors act upon reality, or what they think is reality. More broadly, objectivity – the search for truth vs. a …
Sidney Powell, JD, Former Federal Prosecutor on “Licensed to Lie” Read More
Among the featured reports below is a surprising look at possible points of agreement between Senator Elizabeth Warren – a 2020 Democratic Presidential hopeful – and President Donald J. Trump (GOP). If so, it’s arguably a big plus for our industry, consumers, and nation. See that on What’s New …
Can Close Reading of Facts Bring Left & Right Together for MHVille, Nation? Read More
This Saturday morning’s data points will be simple, yet profound. The Daily Business News on MHProNews begins with the current estimated totals for all U.S. Housing sales for 2018. The total dollar volumes for the chart below uses data collected on 1.31.2019, from the sources as noted. Regular MHProNews …
New 2019 U.S. Housing Infographic with Manufactured Home Data Points Read More
The partial federal shutdown, now over, delayed several reports, like the one that follows. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) press room provided the Daily Business News on MHProNews select highlights of what they point to as Carson’s accomplishments. Given the Manufactured Housing Institute …
HUD Secretary Ben Carson Touts 2018 Accomplishments, Highlights Read More
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) – and commentary by media across the left-right media spectrum – the word heard is a surprisingly strong showing for new jobs, and labor force participation rates. On a day that most markets rose, and there were more gainers then losers for manufactured …
“Throwback,” BLS Reports New Records, Plus Manufactured Housing Market Update$ Read More
The Daily Business News on MHProNews were sent messages about allegations regarding Clayton Homes targeting Regional Enterprises, based in Brandon, MS. One tip stated as follows: “Clayton manufacturing just effectively cut off their largest independent dealer relationship in the country because he invested in a factory that took …
Big-picture focused manufactured home pros should find the latest data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau to be of keen interest as the latest reality check. The official press release from HUD and the Census Bureau to the Daily Business …
Latest New Residential Home Sales Data from HUD and U.S. Census Bureau Read More
