NBN Online for the week of April 9, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Need to Make Energy Efficiency a Selling Point
National Membership Day 2007: More Prizes Than Ever Before
‘Buy Now’ Advertising Assistance Nears $1 Million. Apply Now.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Housing Slump Pinches States in Pocketbook
Politics & Government
Momentum Grows to Revitalize FHA Lending
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fabricating Better Garage-Door Weatherstripping
Business Management
Five Actions to Manage Your Finances in a Changing Market
Sales
Six Simple Tips to Make Your Model Sell
Building Systems
Concrete Adds Strength to Disaster-Resistant Home
Concrete Tour Mixes Plant Visits, Latest Trends
Custom
Free NAHB E-Newsletter on Custom Home Building
Remodelers
Green Building the Next Step for Remodeling Industry
Apply for the NAHB Remodeler of the Month Award
50Plus Housing
Symposium Explores 50+ Buying and Selling Trends
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Builders Asked to Help Benchmark Healthy Products
Disaster
2007 Expected to Spawn Very Active Hurricane Season
Legal
New Emissions Rules Could Await Construction Equipment
Green Builders Need Legal Counsel to Limit Risks
Housing Discrimination Complaints Hit a Record in 2006
Workforce housing
Policies to Address Affordable Housing Shortfall Discussed
Labor
Pulte and HBI Promote Diverse Housing Workforce
More Than 600 Students Participate in Builders Youth Day
Building Products
Home Depot Reaches Out to Hispanic Contractors
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Veridian Homes Works With Charities, Police Dog Honored
Endowment Support for Team Builders at IBS a Success
HBA Challenge/Build/Grow Proposals Due by April 16
Association News
Reach Out to Buyers With Free Window Safety Material
Get Free 'April Is New Homes Month' Resources Online Now
20% Off OptiPlex Desktops and Select Latitude Notebooks
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Lock in 2006 Visa/MC Processing Rates. Offer Ends April 30.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Reach Out to Buyers With Free Window Safety Material

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

Lock in 2006 Visa/MC Processing Rates. Offer Ends April 30.

Calendar of Events

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From now through Friday, April 20, NAHB members can save 20% on All OptiPlex desktops and select Latitude notebooks*. 

With a wide range of customer-driven enhancements, OptiPlex desktops and Latitude notebooks are ideal for home builders as they provide outstanding balance of value and performance. 

Have the freedom to work from virtually anywhere, and stay connected with mobile broadband* at the job site. 

Also with Dell, you have the choice to custom build the most secure, efficient technology solution that’s uniquely built for your business.

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To Take Advantage of Dell’s 20% Discount

Simply call a dedicated sales representative at 888-577-3355 to place your order. Representatives are available to NAHB members Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. CST and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. 

Or, visit www.dell.com/nahb and start shopping for customized systems and printers that you need to fuel your business.

Hurry, offer ends Friday, April 20.

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