At the end of the day, "the people" decide in so many ways. The powers that be spend time and money getting folks to do this vs. that, why? Because those powers need something from we the people. So it is always interesting to see what the professionals – you and your colleagues! – who …
Among the hottest topics in manufactured housing are routinely those related to financing. We see that keen interest in financing at live industry events, such as seminars that take place at the Louisville Show, or the rapidly organized and high interest being shown in Texas Manufactured Housing Association's Dodd-Frank summit, both taking place in January …
CFPB Director Richard Cordray’s Decision Is Missing the Mark Read More »
Most of us have heard the trademark words on TV: "Better Ingredients, Better Pizza. That's Papa John's." Pizza Hut did not take that claim lightly. Some have the impression Pizza Hut sued Papa John's over those few words, lost on appeal and the rest is history. Indeed, Pizza Hut and their attorneys took a dim …
What a November! Our 18 Featured Article line up are headlined by: Equity Lifestyle's Chairman Sam Zell, Skyline Corporation's Terry Decio and San Antonio Credit Union/CU Factory Built Lending's Barry Noffsinger these alone are a treasure trove of exclusives that should make any manufactured housing trade media publisher's readers savor with delight! You'll find those …
If not for the Crusaders, Europe would have been speaking Arabic and Turkish centuries ago. If not for Thomas Edison's incredible gumption to hang in there for some 10,000 failed efforts before he succeed at making an electric light bulb, you would have gas or candle light in your house. If not for the courage …
We announced in the ever popular Daily Business News on Labor Day that we would be moving our base of operations (HQ) to Florida. While there is still much to be done, the first phase of that move is complete. My new office number is 863-213-4090, Soheyla's is 863-213-4077, other team member numbers remain the …
There are lots of ways that manufactured housing pros “handle” the fact that they are in this business. Don't get me wrong, we are in a great industry, one that in a different world or place ought to be celebrated. I've been looking at an obscure report sent by an industry contact done by a …
Two quick notes before dive into our main topic, The Media, Manufactured Homes Communities and the Rent Control Issue. Note 1: We've received numerous replies on the Captive Finance topic, beyond those we have published. There are comments that said this was an 'excellent' and 'important' topic and that gave us their atta boy. We …
The Media, Rent Control and Manufactured Home Communities. Read More »
We did a post a little over a year ago called Failure to Report. In it we outlined items that at the time, in our editorial opinion, it was in the Manufactured Housing Industry's best interests not to comment or report upon. There are often such matters at play, which might – for example – …
1) – Introduction and background. Let's set the stage for what I sincerely hope will be an important dialogue within our industry. I've seen estimates that there are some 5 to 9 billion dollars worth of captive finance paper created by manufactured home professionals, mostly in the land lease community side of the industry. Much …
