The June 2021 new HUD Code manufactured home production and shipment data is in. The Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform has provided the latest official data collected on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Per their data, there has been an upward surge most aspects of new production and …
Publicly-traded commercial real estate broker and research firm Marcus & Millichap Inc. (MMI) provided MHProNews with their new 2021 mid-year market survey and report. On issues modest to significant, their facts, trends, and the “outlook” on the manufactured home community sector apparently undermine some talking points pushed by the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), of which …
According to a source with the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), Manufactured Housing Properties Inc (OTC- MHPC) is a member of the Arlington, VA based MHI-National Communities Council (NCC) division. The MHPC investor relations presentation cites MHI numerous times. Before diving in, why examine this firm at this time? MHPC is not currently one of the …
“June is National Homeownership Month, a time to share our stories and create opportunities for future homeowners. NAR encourages REALTORS® to celebrate with the American Property Owners Alliance by joining the conversation on social media.” So said the National Association of Realtors (NAR). History “In 1995, National Homeownership Week began as a strategy of President …
Federal and corporate corruption. Sabotaging monopolies. Iron Triangle. “Sock puppet” regulators that bow to the regulated and special interests. Above the law. Thumbing their nose at Congress and millions of Americans seeking affordable housing. The truth is hiding in plain sight. The apparent failure of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) in keeping their word on …
Theranos’ “Elizabeth Holmes’ trial [was] pushed to August following [a] surprise pregnancy announcement. Prosecutors said they were “frustrated” to learn recently that Holmes is due to give birth in July. A federal judge postponed her criminal fraud trial to Aug. … If convicted, Holmes could be sentenced to 20 years in prison.” So reported CNBC …
It goes without saying that no reporter or researcher knows it all. The same can be said of public officials who are pondering or are already engaged in the business of charging a person or entity with some aspect of state or federal law. The wise are humble enough to admit that they benefit from …
A tipster has supplied MHProNews with this following item that begins with how to get a refund on registration fees for the cancelled 2020 Manufactured Housing Institute spring event that they call “Congress and Expo.” Instead of just automatically refunding all money, MHI makes those who registered and paid to specifically ask for a refund. …
Actions speak louder than mere words. Let me give a personal example in order to make a point that will relate to many others that you will doubtlessly know. My wife Soheyla Kovach’s dedication to our industry ought to be self-evident to regular readers of MHProNews and MHLivingNews. Trained as a physician, an MD, …
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“…Tony, these guys have long knives…” read part of a message from a former, high ranking, MHI member. Here’s a longer quote from another company president. “…See you in Louisville. I just finished a book on [name of book withheld]. One of the sayings from that…comes to mind: “Don’t give up the ship!” Tony, You …
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