NBN Online for the week of September 4, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
NAHB, NAACP Hope to Shrink Minority Homeownership Gap
The Wrong Sub Can Seriously Disrupt Your Job
Free NAHB Video Shows Members How to Deal With the Media
Play Free Builders' Pro Football for Prizes and Fun
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Slower Housing Market Spells Project Delays
Housing Forum
Letter to the Editor: Investors Are Not Gamblers
Politics & Government
Builders Step Up Push for House Storm Water Bill
Economics & Finance
House Price Appreciation Slows in Second Quarter
Mortgage Rates Drift to Lowest Point Since April 6
Tips
Builder’s Tip: A Methodical Approach to Blocking
Business Management
Feds on Lookout for Invalid Social Security Numbers
50Plus Housing
What Do Boomer Women Want From Builders? Lifestyle.
Multifamily
Rentals on the Rise as Condo Market Settles Down
Mary Anderson Receives HCCP of the Year Award
Katrina Recovery
KB Home First Big Builder to Return to New Orleans
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 29
Green Building
Entry Period Underway for Green Building Awards
Regulation
New Regulatory ‘Listening Sessions’ Scheduled
Legal
Ask the Lawyer: About When the Clock Starts for Employees
Labor
Popular HBI Superintendent Courses Coming to IBS
Building Products
Web Links Builders and Buyers During Production Cycle
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Association News
September Is Associate Member Appreciation Month
Take the Solveras Savings Challenge and Save; or Make $50
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
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

Education Calendar

Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert

The NAHB University of Housing recently implemented “Ask an Expert,” a new service on the NAHB Web site for members seeking or earning designations.

"Ask an Expert" allows members to e-mail designation program graduates with questions that will help then earn their CSP, Master CSP, CMP or MIRM designations.

The graduates will field questions and concerns ranging from course content, to the designation process, to how the designation has benefited them.

So, if you're thinking about enrolling in the CSP, Master CSP, CMP or MIRM designation programs or have already started the necessary course work and have questions or concerns, visit “Ask an Expert” on the NAHB Web site.

A variety of designation holders will provide you with guidance and help you navigate the ins and outs of the program.



Learn More About The NAHB University of Housing

Whether you’re new to the industry, hope to make your next career move or want to improve your company’s bottom line, The NAHB University of Housing can assist you in your educational pursuits.

Visit www.nahb.org/education for a comprehensive listing of courses throughout the country. Be sure to visit often in order to view the most up-to-date information in your area.


 


Log In and Discover www.nahb.org

The NAHB Web site, www.nahb.org, gives you access to nearly 5,000 pages of housing industry information and exclusive members-only resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access is fast, easy and free to NAHB members.

To take full advantage of the exclusive NAHB members-only resources on www.nahb.org, however, you must log in.

To create your login: 

  1. Go to www.nahb.org/login. 
  2. Fill in the required fields.
  3. Click ‘Submit.’


Access to Information That Works for You

By logging onto the NAHB Web site, you will have access to twice as much information as non-members — information that will help you stay ahead of your competition.

You will be able to view and read entire sections of content developed just for members, and you will be able to personalize the site to your specific interests.

To learn more, log in and visit the "How to Use" www.nahb.org section in My NAHB.

For questions or help logging in, call 800-368-5242 x0; or e-mail your name, company name, state and phone number to login@nahb.org.


 

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