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In This Issue:

Front Page
Green Building to Become a $40-$50 Billion Market by 2010
Fed Chief Sees Uncertainty in Near-Term Housing Outlook
‘Buy Now’ Advertising Assistance Nears $1 Million. Apply Now.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Housing’s Impact on Jobs Seen Spreading
Politics & Government
Improved GSE Reform Bill Heading to the House Floor
House Moves to Strengthen Flood Insurance Program
House Passes Tax Relief Bill to Help Rebuild Gulf Coast
Housing Slump Adds Urgency to Upcoming Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: Subprime Mess Threatens Home Sales
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fabricating Better Garage-Door Weatherstripping
Business Management
You Are Probably Due a Federal Telephone Tax Refund
50Plus Housing
CAASH in at the 50+ Housing Symposium
Multifamily
Market Realities, Trends Highlight Pillars Conference
Commercial
Guidelines for Landing That First Light Commercial Job
Remodelers
Apply for the NAHB Remodeler of the Month Award
Education
Education Calendar
Environment
Sign Up for Free Storm Water Compliance Audio Seminar
Labor
Trustees Visit Training Centers, Plan HBI Strategy
Building Products
Three-Dimensional Models of Building Products Available
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Arbor South Honored for Doing Good South of the Border
Endowment Announces Evans Scholarship Award Recipients
Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due by April 16
Association News
Gear Up for National Membership Day...May 22
Lower Dues, Board Representation for Affiliate Members
Get Free 'April Is New Homes Month' Resources Online Now
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
NAHB Streamlines Membership Materials Ordering Process
Lock in 2006 Visa/MC Processing Rates. Offer Ends April 30.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Education Calendar

April 11-13

2007 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference & Awards Gala

Hollywood, Fla.

April 26

Construction Forecast Conference — Spring 2007

Washington, D.C.

May 6-8

Concrete Home Building Council Concrete Technologies Tour

Minneapolis, Minn.

May 20-22

2007 Building Systems Councils Plant Tour

Roanoke, Va.

May 23

Audio Conference: 60 Minutes to Storm Water Permit Compliance

 

May 30-June 1

Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

Denver, Colo.

June 25-27

NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders

Bellvue, Wash.

Aug. 7-11

Executive Officers Council Seminar

Long Beach, Calif.

Oct. 12-14

National Conference on Membership

Charlotte, N.C.

Oct. 24

Construction Forecast Conference — Fall 2007

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 26-28

2007 Custom Builders Symposium

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 28-31

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE 2007

Hilton Head, S.C.

Nov. 6-10

State and Local Government Affairs Conference

Austin, Texas



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.



NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips in Cooling Market

With the current cooling of the nation’s housing market expected to persist into the middle of the year, NAHB has developed a comprehensive online toolkit geared to providing association members with information that will help them prosper in today’s changing business environment.

To access the “Back to Basics” toolkit, you must be an NAHB member and have a login to www.nahb.org. To create a login, go to www.nahb.org/login or click on the log-in button on the main menu bar on the NAHB Web site.

For assistance, call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242.


 

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