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In This Issue:

Front Page
FEMA Guidelines Threaten New Orleans Rebuilding
Strides in Green Building Noted on Eve of Earth Day
Coast to Coast
Housing Prices Put Americans on the Move
Housing Forum
Let's Find a Solution to the Immigration Problem
Politics & Government
Homeland Security Targets Illegal Immigrant Employers
Help Take Industry Concerns to Lawmakers on May 10
Economics & Finance
Home Starts Slow to More Sustainable Pace in March
Hovnanian Expands Along South Carolina, Georgia Coasts
Eye on the Economy: Fed Is Near End of Its Rate-Hike Process
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Creating an Effective Caulk-Tube Extension
Business Management
Keep an Open Mind When Sizing Up Land Options
Learn About Information Integration With NAHB's Biztools
Complete and Accurate Estimates Increase Profits
Free Conference on Contracting Opportunities at HUD
50Plus Housing
Recruit New Members in May, Win Prizes
Remodelers
The Magic — and Truth — Behind ‘Extreme Makeover’
Testing Continues on Lead-Safe Work Practices
Home Owners Dragging Their Feet on Remodeling Jobs
NAHB Has ‘Remodeling Month’ Materials for You
Building Systems
Six Manufacturing Facilities on Wisconsin Tour
Contest Showcases Beauty, Quality of Masonry
Education
Education Calendar
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Sales
The Race Is On … National Membership Day Is May 23
New Directory of Certified Home Sales Professionals Debuts
Green Building
Putting Sex Into Energy Efficiency Sells Green Homes
Research
Mid-Atlantic PowerHouse Showcases Energy Efficiency
Desert Homes Testing Zero-Energy Technologies
Building Quality
Pay Incentives Can Improve Quality Performance
Codes and Standards
Builders Participating in Window Safety Week
Witt Resigns as Head of International Code Council
Legal
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Impact Fees in Lincoln
Labor
CRAFT Students Make Bonnet House Hurricane Repairs
Building Products
Outdoor Living Areas Increase Interest in Propane Tanks
Builder's Engineer
Where Goes the Load?
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
‘Giving Back’ Is Part of Florida Builder's Company Culture
Marvin Gilman Scholars Fulfill Donor’s Vision
Association News
30,000 Expected to Attend PCBC in June
Get Double Discounts on Dell Computer Products in April
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

30,000 Expected to Attend PCBC in June

Get Double Discounts on Dell Computer Products in April

Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center

NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13

Calendar of Events

GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members

During 2006, qualifying NAHB members are eligible for a $500 offer on most GM vehicles.

Throughout 2006, qualifying NAHB members are eligible for a $500 exclusive offer on most GM passenger cars, light-duty trucks, vans and SUVs.

  • All eight GM nameplates are included in the offer — Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Saturn, Saab and HUMMER.

  • Vehicles excluded from this offer are Cadillac XLR and XLR-V, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and SSR, HUMMER H1 Alpha, and Pontiac Solstice. Medium duty trucks are also excluded.

  • The $500 exclusive offer can be combined with most retail national and regional incentives in effect at the time of delivery.

For complete details, visit www.gmfleet.com/nahb

The program runs through Jan. 3. 2007.

GM NAHB Affinity Cards and details on this offer were mailed directly to NAHB members from GM, and members should use the affinity card when purchasing a qualifying vehicle.

Members who have misplaced or otherwise do not have a GM NAHB Affinity Card may print out their own replacement cards in order to show member verification to a GM dealer. Note: Members must be logged in to www.nahb.org in order to print their replacement card.

Members with a www.nahb.org login should go to www.nahb.org/MA and click on the “GM Exclusive Offer.” This will take members to a Web page with program details and instructions for printing a replacement card. 

There are also instructions for members who do not have a login (they will be sent to www.nahb.com/loginGM and returned to the page to get a replacement card).

For more information, e-mail Tiffany Smith at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8273.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

For the most up-to-date details on the Member Advantage discount program and all of the participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.



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With an expansive "For Consumers" section, www.nahb.org provides a credible source of information on home building and remodeling for your customers. The Web site also provides a wealth of member discount programs and business resources developed for you.

Plus, to make it easy to get what you need, the Web site has built in time-saving features like My NAHB to customize the site to your interests, My Favorites so you can select specific links to appear on your www.nahb.org Home page and online Staff Directories so you can find NAHB housing industry experts quickly and easily.

Use www.nahb.org to stay on top of the latest housing industry news, access your council and committee materials, register for courses and events and stay abreast of NAHB’s efforts to promote housing.

Log in today to start taking advantage of this free NAHB member benefit.


 

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