NBN Online for the week of March 27, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Green Home First to Use NAHB Guidelines in a Subdivision
Working Families With Children Locked Out of Homeownership
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
Reader Survey: Tell Us What News Is Important to You
Coast to Coast
Slowing Home Market to Ripple Through Many Layers of Jobs
Economics & Finance
Canada Causing Builders to Find New Sources of Lumber
Slide Out West Cuts New Home Sales in February
Rise in February Home Resales Suggests Stabilizing Market
California Builders Want to Reverse the Tide on Home Prices
Eye on the Economy: Rebounding From a 'Soft Patch'
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Sharing Compressed Air
Business Management
Two Sure Ways to Improve Profitability
50Plus Housing
Former Del Webb CEO to Builders: ‘Do Your Homework’
Learn How to Market and Sell to the 50+ Home Buyer
Multifamily
Real Rents Slip in January as Energy Costs Rise
Attend Upcoming Multifamily Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Remodelers
Extension of Comment Period Sought for Lead Paint Rule
Sales
26 Design Trends for 2006
Education
CAPS Credits Available at Pre-50+ Symposium Courses
Education Calendar
Commercial
Insurance Rates Are Going Down
Womens Council
Woman Builder Works Miracles for Katrina Shelter Victims
Labor
Sacramento BIA Participates in Workforce Development Grant
Building Products
Energy Star-Rated Appliances Save Water, Cut Bills
Builder's Engineer
In the Toilet, Part 2
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
$1 Million Gift From M/I Homes to Further Education
South Carolina Builders Help Feed the Hungry
Kentucky Students Graduate Pre-Apprenticeship Program, Get Jobs
Association News
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
Spokesperson Training Still Available for 2006 Spring Board
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Former Del Webb CEO to Builders: ‘Do Your Homework’

Learn How to Market and Sell to the 50+ Home Buyer

“Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium 2006," which will be held April 24-26 in Phoenix, offers a variety of sales and marketing-related courses focused on capturing the attention of the 50+ home buyer and will give attendees the keys to successfully tap into the growing 50+ market.

  • Boomers: Who They Are and How to Reach Them
    This course provides insights about understanding boomers’ hot buttons and will show you how to create advertising that will get their attention and create the buzz you want.

  • Launch Marketing
    Learn what really goes on behind the scenes of an event to make it wildly successful. Learn how to ensure success and build a strong launch team.

  • Sales Secrets That Produce Results
    Maximize every selling opportunity by utilizing the latest new home sales approaches that help you connect with the customer’s agenda.

  • What’s Different About Selling to Active Adults?
    Active adults want an entirely different buying experience than their home buying counterparts. Hear how selling to active adults requires a paradigm shift in traditional sales techniques.

In addition to the sales and marketing program, the symposium offers courses in:

  • Design and development
  • Multifamily
  • Operations
  • Planning


To learn more about the symposium, visit “Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium 2006” on the NAHB Web site.

Pre-Registration Ends April 7

Pre-registration for the 50+ Housing Symposium ends Friday, April 7. On-site registration is $100 more. To register online, click here.

Call 800-HILTONS (800-445-8667) for a hotel room.



‘Marketing Seniors Housing’ Available at BuilderBooks.com

Marketing Seniors Housing,” available through BuilderBooks.com, provides a wealth of proven techniques and nontraditional strategies for marketing to the 55+ market. This book helps you successfully enter this market niche.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here; or call 800-223-2665.


 

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