Videos and Special Reports

For all of humanity’s vaunted technological progress, there are obviously several things beyond mankind’s grasp to stop. Winds and heavy rains are among them. On occasion, even a seemingly modest weather event occurs that has ripples beyond the climatic incident. The latest twist in the saga about mobile homeowner Millie Francis and her professionally commissioned painting of Our Lady of …

Multimillionaire performer Kid Rock has been featured several times on MHLivingNews. He defies the stereotypes about our homes and other mistaken notions too. His given name is “Robert James Ritchie, better known as Kid Rock and occasionally Bobby Shazam,” says Wikipedia. The video below features his manufactured home in his hit single, Podunk. It also shows Bobby’s Rolls Royce and …

“You shall not steal.” – Exodus 20:15.  “You shall not bear false witness…” – Exodus 20:16 Those quotes are from “the Torah” or Hebrew Scriptures are the voice of God speaking to Moses. The Hebrew Scriptures are often referred to by Christian believers as the “Old Testament.” Meaning, both Christians and Jews share those texts as inspired by God. In …

It is a truism that the many should never be defined by the few. Nor should purportedly errant actions by supporters define this or that professional, political, spiritual or other leader. When some 22 million people have embraced the mobile and manufactured home lifestyle, it is obviously part of the fabric of American life. People living in or otherwise engaged …

The pandemic has impacted the monthly gathering of the Magyar Szabadság Kör in Plant City, FL. The Hungarian Liberty Club is a celebration of the cultural, culinary, spiritual, and political values that make the Magyar (Hungarian) people unique. Food, drink, prayer, anthems, music, dancing, and conversations abound. “Isten, add meg a Magyart,”  or ‘God, save the Magyars (Hungarians)’ is a prayer …

Not every surprise or “present” is the kind placed with gift wrapping under a proverbial Christmas tree. In a year that began with a robust economy with record incomes and employment for millions, it is sadly finishing with millions out of work. At this time last year, perhaps 99.9 percent of Americans did not know what COVID-19 was, even as …

How do you know you have found the Rodney Dangerfield of affordable housing? Simple. It is when your kind of housing does not get its proper respect.     One recent example of that improper respect is when a local news channel – sincerely trying to give manufactured homes a complement – can not seem to keep their video camera …

In my junior high school civics class, I don’t recall a single time that we ever heard the term “fake news.” That phrase is a relatively new phenomenon. What we did get some insights on was the historic period that featured “yellow journalism.” Yellow journalism was agenda-driven news. It’s defined below. By the mid-20th century, journalism was increasingly taught to …

Preface. From the New York Times to local ABC 6/WOWT, reports about aggressive, problematic behavior, including threats of eviction for ‘rules infractions’ have been coming in with respect to Provo, Utah based Kingsley Management Corporation owned Maplewood Estates manufactured home community in Omaha, Nebraska. Before diving into the details of that report, a broader cautionary notice is warranted for any …

“You know, for people like us [i.e. big mainstream media journalists], we do the job based on who’s in power.” – Chris Cuomo, CNN Anchor speaking to Anderson Cooper of CNN, during show handoff on 11.16.2020.   “Az aki ezt mondta, az modtad, te vagy.” – Magyar Maxim (translation further below.) Emotion, facts, and the implication of the various actions …

The following is from Fred Neil, who is an elected official on the Dover, Delaware city council. What Neil addresses in his letter to the editor applies to various degrees to dozens of other states. This version sent to MHLivingNews has some modest tweaks by Neil from his original, but the meaning remains the same.   Delaware Taxpayers Shortchanged by …

On October 25, 2020, the following “letter to the editor” was published in the Ledger. Others have since republished it too. I’m a European university-educated woman from Tehran. I became a U.S. citizen in 2019. I love America and my homeland’s amazing culture. In the 1970s, after years of agitation and empty promises later proven false, Iran fell to radicals …

The first phrase in the headline using the term “trailer park” is from U.S Senator Thom Tillis (NC-R). He says “trailer park” as a point of some pride to underscore his humble roots. For Tillis, “mobile home” and “trailer park” and rental housing are not pejoratives, even if he is arguably and obviously misusing the terminology. The second headline quote …

“Positioned in the heart of the Midwest, Iowa’s weather ranges from extreme cold and snow to temperatures in the triple digits.” So, something Iowans are familiar with is wild weather, said a recent industry press release to MHLivingNews. For what its worth, the weather in Oklahoma – and other Great Plains states – can fit this description. If you are …

How can you save time, money, and hassles when you shop to buy a manufactured home? Knowledge is potential power. Knowledge is a correct understanding of reality. Investing a reasonable amount of time doing your homework and research on the front end, before a purchase – can avoid serious head ache and heart ache after a purchase. Reading and viewing …