Manufactured housing is bigger than any one of us who are in it, but relatively small compared to so many other industries. Outreaches and Inreaches are thus essential for our industry to accomplish its political, media, regulatory, public, marketing, sales and other goals. Let's look at (1) Outreaches, (2) Inreaches and peace talks. Outreach At both …
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 …
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Scaring professionals is never the point in our news stories or OpEds. In fact, my gripe about some writers or speakers is that all too often their commentary pointed out problems without proposing sound – or any – solutions. Problems exist, but they are often opportunities in disguise once solved. News is news, but in …
The more one reflects on the elements of success, the more one may come to the conclusion that all success is team success. While there certainly are 'one man bands' – and solo success stories – typically, success is the result of so many factors that involve so many people, it is difficult to differentiate …
In the last couple of years, your scribe has taken up the liberating rhetorical tool of stating the obvious. For example, you and I don't know what we don't know. Or as this pithy quote re-states it: “A businessman’s judgment is no better than his information.” – R. P. Lamont Because we don't know what …
2013 is off to a strong start. Shipments are continuing their two year rise. It seems that Spring Break plus the flurry of March's business activities, including a strong finish for the Tunica Manufactured Housing Show, some of our regular writers needed some time off. Frankly, we could have published a few articles more, but …
Two topics today. The second, Loyal Opposition. The first, Is it Worth it? An MH Industry colleague reached out privately to ask me this e-question: "Tony I was wondering your thoughts on the Tunica show. I have been thinking about going. Is it worth the trip?" Sans the name, here was my reply. "Fair question. …
If they aren't already in a manufactured home community in or near yours, they could very well be coming. If Paul Revere had this much advanced notice, the Brits could have been stopped at the docks before they got onto their gang planks. What's the issue? How about a loss of more of your property …
My parents wanted to take us kids to Washington, DC back when we were living in Upper Darby, PA, just outside of Philly. We made it to Longwood Gardens in Kenneth Square, PA. We made it to Atlantic City and their famous board walk on the shores of New Jersey. But seeing Washington, DC (District …
Right about now, many are wondering who or what an Emily Goode Smorgasbord is? Well, you know that a smorgasbord is a buffet style sampling opportunity. We will cover a number of topics in rapid fire sequence, the first of which is Emily Goode. There is a good reason why we have left Jan Hall's …
