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Week of November 29, 2004

Front Page

* NAHB Stands Ready to Protect Any Challenges to Tax Incentives for Housing
* Entries Sought for National Green Building Awards
* Multifamily Construction Pays for Itself, NAHB Economic Impact Model Demonstrates
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* Participating on the Home Builder Research Panel Is Easy and Rewarding

Housing Politics

* FHA Multifamily Loans and PATH Among Winners in 2005 Spending Package
* Legislation Strengthens Home Loan Guarantee Program for Veterans

Housing and Economics

* New Single-Family Home Sales Continue at a Brisk Pace in October
* Existing Home Sales Lose Little Strength in October

Builders' Show

* Golf, Spas and Nightlife — Orlando's Got More Than Theme Parks

Seniors Housing

* What Builders Should Know About Boomers
* Attend 'Designing for the Active Adult' and Hone Your Designs for the 55-plus Market

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Change Order — A Form That Will Guarantee You Make Money

Business Management

* National Register Takes Aim at Construction Equipment Thefts

Sales and Marketing

* Sell Yourself: Buyers Buy From People They Trust
* First Marketing 20 Club to Be Launched Early Next Year

Research

* Affordable Home in Tulsa Able to Withstand Tornado-Force Winds
* Home Building Industry Needs to Do a Better Job of Addressing Barriers to Innovation
* Tour of Sustainable Apartments in San Francisco to Feature PATH Technologies

Building Systems

* Log Home Builder the First to Be Awarded ENERGY STAR Rating
* Web Site Demonstrates Adaptability of Log Home Design

Construction Safety

* Portland Cement Excluded From Proposed OSHA Rule on Hexavalent Chromium

Housing Finance

* NAHB Task Force on Housing Finance Reform Seeking Input from Association Members

Labor

* Appropriations Bill a Mixed Bag for Construction Training Programs
* Residential Construction Training Series Extends to HVAC and Plumbing

Building Products

* Sears Acquisition Furthers Retailer’s Leadership in Appliance Business

Builder's Engineer

* Soil Settlement — The Most Common Structural Failure?

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Get WorldPointssm Rewards When You Charge
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

First Marketing 20 Club to Be Launched Early Next Year

The first Marketing 20 Club will hold its inaugural meeting in March at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. and give members an opportunity to discuss, share and learn from each others' sales and marketing best practices.

NAHB's 20 Clubs are networking and educational opportunities designed to help members maximize the benefit of NAHB membership. The clubs are comprised of similar members from non-competing markets who meet several times a year to share their wisdom and learn from each other ways to improve their operations and increase their bottom lines. The members discuss ways to improve their business operations and systems, look for trouble spots and offer each other advice on how to increase their profit ratios and improve their performance.

Membership in the Marketing 20 Club gives members access to their personal "board of directors" who understand current business concerns and trends.

To learn more about the Marketing 20 Club, e-mail 20clubs@nahb.com or call 800-368-5242 x8123.


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Subscribe to 'Sales + Marketing Ideas' Magazine for Cutting-Edges Information

For additional cutting-edge sales and marketing information, subscribe to NAHB’s "Sales + Marketing Ideas" magazine. Call 800-368-5242 x8192 or visit www.smimagazine.com to subscribe or order a copyClick here to learn about membership benefits of the National Sales and Marketing Council and the Institute of Residential Marketing.

The Institute of Residential Marketing Offers Courses and Designation Programs for Sales & Marketing Professionals

The Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM) offers four designation programs for sales and marketing professionals:

  • The CMP and MIRM designation programs for new home marketing professionals
  • The CSP and MCSP designation programs for new home sales professionals

For more information on these designation programs, click here.

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BuilderBooks.com offers a variety of sales and marketing publications online. To view or purchase these publications, click here.
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