Whatever terminology or beliefs that someone might have, there is a case to be made that mothers are an essential element to a healthy society. We should be thankful for our parents and all good mothers every day. Even less than stellar moms have served an essential function that science has not yet replaced the …
Most of human history is a story of the struggle for authentic freedom against various forms of limitations, captivity, or enslavement. Much of history is the hidden or open battle between the truth and a captivating lie. People are often offended when lied to, and for good reason. Perjury is a crime in a …
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Think about the following realities. History is so important, that scores of ideologically bent individuals are willing to twist history, in order to influence you, and your fellow citizens. As an analogy, if a corporation filed deliberately false data with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), upon conviction, that crime can bring prison, and monetary …
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If you missed the report in the prior Masthead blog post on this week's IBHS hurricane wind test on houses, please read that now, before proceeding. http://MHProNews.com/blogs/tonykovach/manufactured-home-outperforms-conventional-site-built-house-in-hurricane-wind-test/ Thanks to feedback from MHPros, we've now posted a new and more public focused article, with additional facts at this link: http://ManufacturedHomeLivingNews.com/nbc-news-today-show-manufactured-home-performs-better-than-conventional-housing-construction-in-ibhs-hurricane-wind-tests/ which has side by side photos …
Conventional On-Site Construction vs. Manufactured Home Wind Test Follow Up Read More »
Let's let each of these leader's voices speak on the subject of manufactured housing, then we'll share some implementation commentary. "Kevin, it seems to me that the problem with your industry is resale." – Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, parent to Clayton Homes, 21st Mortgage, etc.. "Pencil Head, it's not a trailer park." – Sam Zell, Equity Lifestyle …
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Our focus for this column will be facts, opportunities and challenges, so if you want some 4th of July weekend inspiration, you'll find that with: Taking Chance and John Adams on the 4th of July. Let's press onto some eye-opening insights. Just the Facts > The total number of new RVs expected to be sold …
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Let me start with a program note, before diving into MHCommunities, MHRetailers and You. For about two years, Marty and Pat Lavin have been suggesting we visit them on their boat at Miami Beach. My family and I have longed to go, but busy schedules kept that at bay, until now. We've set aside this next …
Happy New Year! As 2013 has now gone into the history books, a new year – 2014 – lies before us like a stack of clean white paper waiting to be written or printed. Let's look quickly at a handful of topics, before sharing the line up for our January 2014 issue of MHProNews.com. Addressing …
Four topics today; let’s start by diving into topic number 1. 1. Dirty Little Secrets There are some laws of economics that are as immutable as the law of gravity. We have all heard about the law of supply and demand. We won’t go into that one today, but what we will look at is …
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