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In This Issue:

Front Page
Katrina Rebuilding Proceeds By Fits and Starts
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Regulators Hear Builder Concerns in Roanoke, Va.
Coast to Coast
Could Rising Gas Prices Kill the Suburbs?
Housing Forum
Letters to the Editor: Invitation to a Lawsuit
Politics & Government
Florida Gears Up for November Initiative Battles
Most Cities Say They Felt the Impact of 2005 Hurricanes
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Cool at an Orderly Pace in July
Builder Confidence Subsides to 15-Year Low
Tips
Builder's Tip: Using Wall-Sheathing as Insulation Stops
Business Management
Investors Coming Back to Haunt Florida Builders
Register by Aug. 25 for Custom Builder Symposium and Save
Custom Home Builder of Year Nominations Due Aug. 25
50Plus Housing
50+ Housing Awards Change Stripes, But Not Focus
Remodelers
Remodelers Report Weakening Market Conditions
Sales
IRM Research to Focus on the Wired Home
Education
Learn More Before NAHB's Fall Board Meeting
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Green Building
Three New Green Building Programs Follow NAHB Model
Austin Eyes Making New Homes Zero-Energy Ready
Apply for Green Building Awards
Building Quality
Quality Helps Builders Excel in Tough Markets
Legal
NAHB Fighting Disputes Over Liability Insurance Claims
Free NAHB Moisture Protection Pamphlet for Siding Installers
Register for Sept. 7-8 Construction Law Seminar in San Francisco
Workforce housing
Apply for 2006 Workforce Housing Awards
Labor
HBI and Junior Achievement Promote Careers in Housing
Building Products
Schneider Electric Technology Boosts Builder Profitability
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
David and Trish Wilson Named Founding Advocates
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Association News
'Associate Appreciation Month' Is Almost Here
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Securely Collect Payments on-the-Go With Solveras
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Key Employees Through the NAHB Online Career Center
Fall Board Meets Sept. 13-17 in Salt Lake City
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

'Associate Appreciation Month' Is Almost Here

UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping

GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members

Find Key Employees Through the NAHB Online Career Center

Fall Board Meets Sept. 13-17 in Salt Lake City

Calendar of Events

Securely Collect Payments on-the-Go With Solveras

NAHB’s new credit card processing program through Solveras Payment Systems provides a fast, cost-effective and secure solution for members who need to collect payments in the field.

The new technology — Solveras Mobile — makes it possible for you to use your cell phone to swipe credit card sales anywhere you do business.

To view a brief video of Solveras Mobile, go to: www.solveras.com/mobile.

Instead of manually entering credit card transactions when  you get back to the office and paying a higher key-entered processing rate, you can swipe them at the customer's location just like a regular terminal-based, face-to-face transaction and receive a significantly lower processing rate.

Solveras Mobile dramatically reduces costs and time by eliminating the need to manually key in all credit card numbers. The technology is available two ways:

  • A compact card reader device connects directly to a compatible cell phone.
  • Or, you can use a portable data-only device that works independently of your cell phone service.


Either way, simply swipe the customer's card and receive authorization in seconds.

This technology comes with a 100% money-back guarantee and NAHB-negotiated discounts on credit card processing services. Visit Solveras on the NAHB Web site for details.


 

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