www.NAHB.org
Subscribe to NBN Online
Front Page
 
President's Message
n For Working Families, Affordable Housing Is in Short Supply
 
Housing Forum
n Letters to the Editor
 
Housing and Economics
n Housing Starts Advance in March
n Report Studies Housing Affordability Issues in Florida
n Don’t Miss NAHB’s Spring Construction Forecast Conference
 
Building Systems
n Builders Turn to Concrete as Alternative to Volatile Lumber Prices
n Builder Donates Log Home to Habitat for Humanity
 
Business Management
n Customer Satisfaction Surveys Make Good Business Sense
n See How You Measure Up With ‘Cost of Doing Business Study’
 
Multifamily
n In a Win for NAHB's Multifamily Members, FHA Improves Mortgage Insurance Program
 
Small Builders and Remodelers
n The Dangers of Raising Your Prices
n Publicize May as National Remodeling Month in Your Market
 
Smart Growth
n Online Lectures Advocate High Density Housing
n Land Conservation Conference Examines Pedestrian-Friendly Community
 
State and Local
n Mold Legislation Introduced in 21 States
n San Diego Voters Reject Growth Control Measure
n Grand Rapids Builders Respond to Land Use Report
 
Research
n Participants Sought for Home Builder Research Panel
 
Design
n Inventor Turns Grounded Airplanes Into For-Sale Houses
 
Legal Issues
n Ask the Lawyer — About Down-Zoning
 
Housing Finance
n House Bill Would Index VA Loan Guaranty
 
Labor
n Job Corps Tour Makes Stops at Home Builder Shows
 
Building Products
n Online Tools Help Architects and Builders With Coastal Projects
 
Building News
Coast To Coast

 
Association News
& Events

n Sign Up for the Legislative Conference and Make Housing a Priority in Congress
n Help Build This Year’s Family Build Home for a Mother of Three
n Recruit Three Members, Get a Membership Day Jean Jacket
n Share Your Knowledge and Expertise
n Calendar of Events
 
NBN Back Issues
 

Print This Article   Print All Articles   Email the Editor  

Publicize May as National Remodeling Month in Your Market

Fact: one in every eight people in the United States is considered an “older” American, according to government statistics. 

Fact: more than 35 million people have indicated that they want to remain in their homes — age in place — as they get older.

Fact: May is Older Americans Month.

NAHB's Remodelors™ Council is joining the U.S. Administration on Aging to co-celebrate Older Americans Month and National Home Remodeling Month by providing consumer information about remodeling homes to help make them safer and more comfortable as their owners grow older.

Take advantage of the opportunities surrounding National Remodeling Month by helping publicize and emphasize to home owners the importance of hiring qualified, professional remodelers. Contact your local council to find out about plans for the month and join this campaign.

The National Remodelors™ Council has downloadable material to help promote National Remodeling Month including proclamations, public service announcements, press releases and  consumer-oriented articles about unversal design, aging in place and more. Visit www.nahb.org/remodelingmonth for more information.

See how Countrywide®'s National Builder Division can help builders achieve higher turns.
Discover how qualified borrowers can boost their home-buying power with one of Countrywide's 140+ home loan products.


University of Housing Offers Courses and Designation Programs

The NAHB University of Housing offers a variety of business management courses and professional designation programs that set builders and remodelers apart from the competition. For a complete list of current offerings, click here.

Nominate the Best of the Best for Remodelor™ of the Year

Applications for the Remodelors™ Council’s most prestigious awards program, the Remodelor™ of the Year Award, are now available online at www.nahb.org/remodelors under the Awards section.

The Remodelor™ of the Year Award recognizes exemplary NAHB involvement at any level, superior business management, and an outstanding contribution to the remodeling industry. Councils should nominate individual remodelers, but the nominee must write his or her own entry essay.

The winner will be announced at the Remodelors™ Council Gala during the 2004 Remodelers' Show in Chicago (Oct. 8).

Local Councils Honored with CADRE Awards

The Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADRE) is awarded to local Remodelors™ Councils for superior member service in the categories of:

  • Membership Recruitment & Retention
  • Community Service Project
  • Public Relations & Promotion
  • Outstanding Associate Member
  • Member Service/Education
  • Government Affairs/Legislation
  • Outstanding Council Chair
  • Outstanding Executive Officer/Council Coordinator

Entries are available online at www.nahb.org/remodelors under the Awards section and due by Sept. 3. The winner will be announced at the Remodelors™ Council Gala during the 2004 Remodelers' Show in Chicago (Oct. 8).

For information, e-mail the Remodelors™ Council or call 800-368-5242 x8216.


go to top
Members Save at BuilderBooks.com
Reach 100,000+ Builders & Contractors
Membership has its Advantages
Learn More. Earn More. The NAHB University of Housing.

To unsubscribe or to manage your subscription, CLICK HERE

Nation's Building News Online is produced and distributed by the National Association of Home Builders

NBN Online is best viewed using the latest versions of Internet Explorer or NetScape Navigator, available free.