Clayton’s Surprising Result – Sunday Morning Weekly Recap, MH Headline Reports and News in Review Aug 19 to Aug 26, 2018

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Trivia: note that the MHProNews home page looks like that miniature iPad screen, just moments before the weekly recap is published. We can get our share of typos, but when it comes to evidence, trends, facts, and reports – we sweat the details – all for thousands of industry readers like you. When faced by a menacing Goliath, it’s human nature to react with a level of fear.

 

Fear can be paralyzing. Fear also can keep the mind from seeing weaknesses in a threatening behemoth.

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There are others, of course, that see the Clayton brand as friendly or benign. But even they don’t want to cross them…do they?

 

The ‘800-pound gorilla’ in the manufactured housing room is Clayton Homes. Not many in the industry are willing to publicly name them, unless it is to praise them. A trade media competitor admitted in writing to MHProNews that we write about the topics – like Clayton and their monopolistic moat – that others talk about at the bar, or during a private professional meal.

That aside, here’s a multiple layered surprise.

Clayton has closed about 100 retail stores net in about 7 years. That’s a surprise to many.  But it is part of one of several Daily Business News stories from this past week.

Keep in mind, that Clayton is still buying MH retailers, even as they are closing their own failing retail sales centers. Think about that data-point for a few moments. The industry is slowly growing, and Clayton Homes are closing manufactured and modular home retail stores?

We plan a special report on that topic in the days ahead. But keep that factoid in mind – given to us courtesy of Kevin Clayton, and Berkshire Hathaway – because it is a reminder that they are big, but not invincible. They may have a moat, but not everything that Clayton touches turns to gold.

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Then, keep in mind who is dominating MHI? Why would the independents of the industry support and follow the association that’s led by the company that’s closed more retail locations than perhaps any other retailer in the last 5 years?

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With no further adieu, let’s dive into the headlines and topics for the week in review.

 

 

 

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Introducing the Verge and Curbed’s “Home of the Future” – Video

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Saturday 8.25.2018

MH Community Owner Slammed as “Vulture Capitalist” by Mainstream Media

MH Community Owner Slammed as “Vulture Capitalist” by Mainstream Media

 

Friday 8.24.2018 

Just the Facts – Compare Curbed and MHI, Next Step, Clayton, Cavco, Champion Homes Video Results

Just the Facts – Compare Curbed and MHI, Next Step, Clayton, Cavco, Champion Homes Video Results

Smoke and Mirrors Immunity Deal for Allen Weisselberg, Longtime Trump Organization CFO, Plus MH Market Updates 

Chinese PreFabs, Modulars Are Selling in the USA, Here’s an Example

Chinese PreFabs, Modulars Are Selling in the USA, Here’s an Example

Stunning Degree of Corruption, Collusion, Manipulation, and Ignorance Threatens MHVille

Stunning Degree of Corruption, Collusion, Manipulation, and Ignorance Threatens MHVille

 

Thursday 8.23.2018

Court Ruling for HUD on Amending Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Opens Door for More HomeSites for Manufactured Housing

Court Ruling for HUD on Amending Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Opens Door for More HomeSites for Manufactured Housing

Bill Gates Follows this Warren Buffett Investment Plan, Video, Plus MH Market Updates 

How to Avoid Losing Billions, Huge Loses Reported by WSJ, Other Media

How to Avoid Losing Billions, Huge Loses Reported by WSJ, Other Media

Rising Prices and Rates Cool Housing Sales, MH Industry Pro Sounds Off, New Data & Video

Rising Prices and Rates Cool Housing Sales, MH Industry Pro Sounds Off, New Data & Video

 

Wednesday 8.22.2018 

WH Economist Larry Kudlow – Why Market Ignoring Cohen, Manafort News, Plus MH Market Updates 

“Undesirable” – Community Owner Sues City for Fraud

“Undesirable” – Community Owner Sues City for Fraud

Measuring Effectiveness, Facts and Course Corrections for Waste, Fraud, Abuse

Measuring Effectiveness, Facts and Course Corrections for Waste, Fraud, Abuse

Richard ‘Dick’ Jennison, Manufactured Housing Institute CEO, Doubles Down, Industry Reactions, Fact Check to Growth Strategy

Richard ‘Dick’ Jennison, Manufactured Housing Institute CEO, Doubles Down, Industry Reactions, Fact Check to Growth Strategy

 

 

Tuesday 8.21.2018 

Help Others “Get It” – Loans on “Mobile Homes” Promoted by Another U.S. President

Help Others “Get It” – Loans on “Mobile Homes” Promoted by Another U.S. President

 Paul Manafort Guilty, but No Russia, No Campaign Connection, Cohen Pleads – Plus MH Market Updates

Some Manufactured Homes Included, as Metro Weighs Opening Additional Land for Homes Amid Housing Crunch

Some Manufactured Homes Included, as Metro Weighs Opening Additional Land for Homes Amid Housing Crunch

Court Hands DOE Procedural Victory in Potentially Costly Manufactured Housing Energy Standards Case

Court Hands DOE Procedural Victory in Potentially Costly Manufactured Housing Energy Standards Case

 

Monday 8.20.2018

Big MH Takeover Bid, “Best, Final Offer” Plus Manufactured Home Markets

Big MH Takeover Bid, “Best, Final Offer” Plus Manufactured Home Markets

Trendlines Don’t Lie, Real Challenges, Hidden Manufactured Housing Opportunities Revealed

Trendlines Don’t Lie, Real Challenges, Hidden Manufactured Housing Opportunities Revealed

Sustainable Success. Your Best MH Investment? Monday Morning Manufactured Housing Sales and Marketing Meeting

Sustainable Success. Your Best MH Investment? Monday Morning Manufactured Housing Sales and Marketing Meeting

Tech Billionaires, “Moral Cowardice,” MH Industry, and National Impact

Tech Billionaires, “Moral Cowardice,” MH Industry, and National Impact

 

Sunday 8.19.2018

Manufactured Housing, Profitable Education, Straw Men, Red Herrings, and Ad Hominems – Sunday Morning Weekly Recap, MH Headline Reports and News in Review Aug 12 to Aug 19, 2018

Manufactured Housing, Profitable Education, Straw Men, Red Herrings, and Ad Hominems – Sunday Morning Weekly Recap, MH Headline Reports and News in Review Aug 12 to Aug 19, 2018

 

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