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In this issue: Frustration and Gratitude. HUD Seeks new MH Contractor. Bahama MODs? SW Draws MH. Hensarling Fundraiser. UFPI Rises. Easy on FHA. Lower MHs for Seniors? More!
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[ BACK TO TOP ] CHECK OUT THE GREAT MAY FEATURED ARTICLES! Top pros have contributed 18 Featured Articles for you this month.Here are the MAY articles according to Subject Category, listed alphabetically. Take one a day for you and your team to learn and grow by. Be informed, inspired and encouraged for optimum success!
Featured Articles and Reports for Vol. 4, No. 7, 2013 Alphabetically by Category
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT & FAIR HOUSING (LEGAL) • Promoting Your Manufactured Home Community by Chrissy Jackson
“Every day is open house.” (WOW!) Curb Appeal . . .Sometimes, if you have been in your community for any length of time, you become rather immune to the benefits you have to offer and the detriments that work against you.
• “Don’t Put it in Writing” by Kurt Kelly
• “Caregivers, Grandkids & Service Animals – The Truth Will Set You Free!” by John Pentecost
FINANCING
• Manufactured Home Mortgages Perform As Well As Other Mortgages by Andrea Levere
•Major MH Lender Seeing Acceptance & Success With Step-Rate Loan Program for Personal Property and In Park Manufactured Home Financing by Dave Shanklin
GENERAL MANUFACTURED HOUSING INDUSTRY TOPICS • Ignorance is No Excuse! by John Arendsen
Manufactured Home Park/Community Owners/Investors of Rent/Lease Communities & Developers of Resident Owned Condo-Conversions, Sub-Divisions or Planned Unit Developments (PUDS) have more responsibilities, liabilities and obligations to their tenants/residents/homeowners than they may realize. • GAO Review of HUD Program and HUD Manufactured Housing Program Budget by Mark Bowersox
With two recent reports on manufactured housing recently completed, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has now turned its attention to a comprehensive review of the HUD Manufactured Housing Program.
• A Cup of Coffee with… Michael Evans
1) Who, What and Where: (Your name and your formal title at your company.) Michael Evans C.E.O. Centennial Management, Inc. Corporate offices are in Aberdeen S.D. We currently operate 9 retail locations in MT, ND, and SD.
• So, what’d you think of Vegas? by Martin V. (Marty) Lavin
Setting it up. First, let me set the stage. It’s been a few years, 3, since my last Las Vegas Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Congress and Expo (C&E). Being retired and having no particular need to sell or network, my attendance at industry events has slowed dramatically.
MANAGEMENT
•Is employee training a waste of time and money? It Depends . . . by Tim Connor, CSP
• The Age of Knowing by L. A. “Tony” Kovach
• Self-Evident Truths…for more Manufactured Housing Sales by L. A. “Tony” Kovach
MARKETING
• The Integrated Marketing Plan for Success by Beth Monicatti Blank
Regardless of what products or services you sell, a successful marketing plan will combine several types of marketing methods to accomplish a certain goal or goals that you wish to obtain.
•The FTC and Your Advertising by L. A. ‘Tony’ Kovach
A recent message caused me to review the latest on the http://business.FTC.gov website on advertising. Uncle Sam’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC), your state attorney general, other jurisdictions and the Better Business Bureau can take a dim view of ‘deceptive advertising’ and other practices that are viewed as preying upon consumers.
•Is Social Media a Waste of Time? by Scott Stroud
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS, MOTIVATION and INSPIRATION
• ZigOn Integrity by Zig Ziglar
Several years ago, Angela Weir, a delightful young woman, worked with the Zig Ziglar Corporation. She was upbeat, always had the company’s interests at heart, was easy to get along with and overall just a well-balanced, remarkable young lady.
SALES
• 52 Weeks to GUARANTEED Increased Sales! by Tim Connor, CSP
• Tiny Sales Lessons by L.A. ‘Tony’ Kovach
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Here are two conflicting things lawyers often say. The first is, “You better have it in writing.” Many contracts must be in writing to be enforceable, particularly if they last longer than six months, involve real estate, or are for more than $500.
A troubling case developed in a mobile home park in Watsonville, California, in which a grand daughter moved in with an elderly woman homeowner in a 55 + age community.
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Here’s the bottom line in advance – Most of the training done by organizations is a waste of money and time. (Not being negative here – as I can always use more business.).
We at MHProNews are big believers that the factory built housing industry must recruit, train and inspire the young to become tomorrow’s front line leaders. We also recognize that maturity – age! – brings with it many gifts and graces. In Japanese culture, the elderly are revered, as they should be everywhere. When we realize how:
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Want to casually keep up with friends and family between calls or while watching TV? Then, Facebook is the perfect medium for that. But, what about Social Media for your business? Does it work? Can it help you make more sales?
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Let’s start this column with a true story that will tee up a theme necessary for success minded manufactured housing (MH) professionals.
