Before launching this commentary on fatigue, rebellion and resistance to Dodd-Frank, SAFE and their regulators, let’s state the obvious for the record. No where in manufactured housing trade journalism do you find more compliance-focused columns: be it Fair Housing, finance or other legal topics. We don’t have to agree with a law – like Dodd-Frank, …
Dodd-Frank Fatigue, Rebellion and Organized Resistance Read More »
Years ago, a speaker said that without positive and negative polarity, you have no (…electric…) power. The truth is what it is. Some is good, some not good, or even ‘negative.’ When a commercial airline encounters turbulence, there are a few choices – change course, go higher or descend until it eases up. Here on …
Outstanding October, Trending Turbulence and Re-energizing Manufactured Housing! Read More »
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 …
Manufactured Housing’s Declaration of Independence Read More »
The editorial plan here is always subject to change, and last night's "Industry Voices" guest post deserved more than a passing nod, before we dive into the MH Industry's 'glass ceiling' and more. We don't know what we don't know. Duh, right? But we are often trapped – and thus limited – by what we …
Their headline was a strong tease. Indeed, there were two Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) representatives at the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Congress and Expo (C&E) event last week in Las Vegas. It was hardly an 'invasion.' Indeed, we knew the week prior to Congress and Expo that the pair had registered and paid to …
CFPB, MHI and MH Captive Finance Lending? Like “Screen Doors on a Submarine.” Read More »
Let's rat-tat-tat rapidly through a series of 8 brief memos (about 120 words average) designed for industry pros like you. 1) If you are reading this on Sunday, try not to miss some of the positive media we can gain from the Cavco/Palm Harbor entry showcased on TV this evening. NBC's "American Dream Builders" is …
Showcasing Good News and Correcting Bad News in Manufactured Housing Read More »
After an in depth report published yesterday, there won't be a lot of commentary today about Danny Ghorbani, his recent relationship with George Allen and related. We will first pose a question, then state an obvious fact and then follow up with a few more simple questions before moving on to other manufactured housing topics. …
MHARR after Danny Ghorbani and more Manufactured Housing Issues Read More »
Wikipedia reminds us that it wasn't Oliver Cromwell, but William Blacker who said the words "Put your trust in God, my boys, and keep your powder dry!" Well, U.S. coins and currency still read, “In God We Trust.” Others, as the joke goes, are handled as cash and carry. We will plan an update to our popular report …
Terrific Tunica and Magnificent March’s Manufactured Madness! Read More »
February is drawing to a fast close and there is so much to consider! For example, imagine, there has been over a million pages viewed this month already on MHProNews by pros like yourself. That's like reading over 31,250 copies of all the pages in a 32 page trade journal cover to cover! The hottest …
Goalies, Free Throws and Manufactured Housing Advancement. Read More »
As regular readers of MHProNews know, Manufactured Housing has had three steady years of growing production since it hit bottom during the not-so-great recession. While we may not hit the hoped for level of 60,000 homes produced in 2013, still the growth has been steady. But what will happen now that the Consumer Financial Protection …
