Stop and think for a moment. What do we get paid for, really? Isn't it for solutions? Let's imagine a school teacher. What are they paid for, if not to 'solve' the need to educate? What does a doctor get paid for, if not for the need to cure the sick or maintain better health? …
We saw about a week ago how rapidly the Senate moved to pass their so-called comprehensive immigration reform bill, with the political prize being the votes of Hispanics, some 11 million of whom now live in the U.S. without proper documents. Next, watch as the Congress races to pass legislation to help the estimated 6 …
The word fraternity is derived from the word fraternal. Wikipedia says: A fraternity (from the Latin frater: "brother") is a brotherhood, or a fraternal organization. In ancient times, fraternal – brother – meant 'kin' and in many societies it was understood in a gender neutral (male and/or female) fashion, that went well beyond immediate siblings. …
We will save the international segment of this message for later, but don't think that means it's a footnote. The international factory builders and investors have their eyes on us and the North American housing market. That is important to know. So too is the association piece, so let's start with that before we weave …
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You likely have heard the maxim, “Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.” America has its share of challenges, including the ever growing need for affordable housing. Manufactured housing is the very embodiment of durable, quality, affordable homes! Think about the following facts. Incomes for tens of millions of Americans are down. 10,000 seniors are …
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 …
Okay, not everyone will be as blown away by this report as our inner circle and close supporters are, but let me outline below why you and others in manufactured housing should be! The top two articles so far in May on MHProNews are as follows: MHProNews.com/home/featured-articles/may-2013/138-general-manufactured-housing-industry-topics/5417-a-cup-of-coffee-with-michael-evans MHProNews.com/home/featured-articles/may-2013/137-financing/5418-manufactured-home-mortgages-perform-as-well-as-other-mortgages Through the first part of May 7, …
We have some 7 months before onerous regulations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) kick in January 2014 that would cut access to an important segment of manufactured housing financing. That means we have less than 7 months to get HR 1779, and a pending companion bill in the U.S. Senate done. So we …
I'm not aware of any manufactured home communities in Africa, much less on the islands off the African coast. So you can image my surprise when a client called me last week during the MHI/NCC annual Congress and Expo with a question about something he read; and the call came from off the coast of …
What if taking care of others was the best way to take care of yourself? That isn't a merely pious thought, but the ideal of a successful business. A corporation such as Apple wants their customers to be thrilled with their product and/or service. The happy customer yields referrals and thus more customers for Apple. …
