NBN Online for the week of April 30, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Housing Correction May Soon Run Its Course
New Homes Less to Blame for Gas Emissions Than Older Housing
$2 Million in NAHB ‘Buy Now’ Advertising Grants Now Available
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Coast to Coast
‘Liar Loans’ Taking Toll in Housing Downturn
Politics & Government
OSHA Bill Would Increase Safety Violation Penalties
New Program Links Builders With Members of Congress
Bill Addresses HUD Rule on Clearing Program Participants
Small Businesses Still Waiting for Health Insurance Reform
Florida Builders Rally for Property Tax Reform
Economics & Finance
March New Home Sales Up Some as Credit Tightens
Hot Markets Bearing the Brunt of Housing Downturn
Starts Need to Slow Further to Stabilize Housing Market
Big Builders Look Good to Wall Street Analyst
Credit Tightening to Cut Housing Demand in 2007
Eye on the Economy: Home Buyer Demand Weakens — Again
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: A Light-Duty Outfeed Table for Ripping Trim
50Plus Housing
The Boomer ‘Agequake’ Is Coming, Marketer Says
Register Online for the 50+ Symposium by Friday, May 11
Technology
Builders, CEDIA Partner on Home Technology Demand
Building Systems
Concrete Tour to Mix Plant Visits, Latest Trends
Attend the Modular and Panel Plant Tour May 20-22
Sales and Marketing
PAC Lofts: Mixing New With the Old Adds Up to Fabulous
Realtors Chief Economist Joins Move, Inc. as EVP
Education
Read The Education Insider to Maximize HBA Education
Education Calendar
Construction Safety
Subs Responsible for Job Site Safety of Their Workers
Free Fall Prevention Seminar Available to Builders
Environment
Builder Accounts Sought on Experiences With Eagles
Green Building
HBAs Offer New Green Building Course for Growing Market
Disaster
Damage From April’s Record Nor’easter Assessed
Design
Enter the 2007 Best in American Living Competition
Labor
HBAs Expand Adoption of Building Trades Curriculum
Building Products
Top Green Builders Insulate With Icynene
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Butler Brothers Remodels Home of Paralyzed Veteran
William and Carole Hauke Named Founding Advocates
Association News
Make Sure Your HBA Is Committed to Membership Day
NAHB Spokesperson Training Available at Spring Board
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Postal Rate Increase Goes Into Effect May 14. Are You Ready?
NAHB Career Center: For a True Competitive Edge
Willams Scotsman: First-Month Storage Container Deals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

NAHB Spokesperson Training Available at Spring Board

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

Postal Rate Increase Goes Into Effect May 14. Are You Ready?

NAHB Career Center: For a True Competitive Edge

Willams Scotsman: First-Month Storage Container Deals

Calendar of Events

Make Sure Your HBA Is Committed to Membership Day

This year, membership analysts predict that NAHB’s upcoming National Membership Day on Tuesday, May 22 could bring in more than 10,000 new members. During the day, more prizes will be awarded to successful recruiters than ever before, thanks to Whirlpool, NAHB’s exclusive membership sponsor.

Members of participating local home builders associations that participate are eligible to win a Chill and Grill Travel Cooler, receive double Spike credits during the month of May and become eligible to rank in national membership competitions for recruitment, retention and participation.

To be eligible for these incentives, members must belong to a local association that:

  • Has completed the “Commit to Call” and faxed it to NAHB by Friday, May 4.

  • Calls between noon and 5:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, May 22 to report new member pledge totals for the month of May.


More than 300 local HBAs are registered to participate in NAHB’s annual membership drive.

To determine if your HBA is registered and you are eligible for extra credits and prizes, visit the “Commit to Call” tracker link, which is maintained and updated regularly by the NAHB Membership Team.

National Membership Day Webcast

The theme this year, “Leaders of the Pack,” evokes motorcycle-oriented excitement and will be a prominent part of the day’s Webcast, which will be broadcast live from the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. from 2:00-5:00 p.m. ET.

Members can access the Webcast on the NAHB Web site, www.nahb.org.

Whirlpool Provides Top Prizes for National Membership Day

The  Chillerator — the only Energy Star®-rated refrigerator designed to handle the temperature extremes of the garage environment — is the top recruiter prize.

New this year, all members who earn six retention credits in May will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of two KitchenAid Stand Mixers.

Prizes Available

 

The Chillerator, from Whirlpool, is the top recruiter prize for National Membership Day.



A Chill and Grill Travel Cooler is available to members who earn a total of six new member Spike credits in May.



 

Two KitchenAid Stand Mixers are prizes for members who earn retention credits.


If your association is not registered to participate, take the “Commit to Call” form, or forward this article with a personal message, to your local EO and let them know you want to participate and compete.

 

For more information, visit www.nahb.org/membershipday, or call 800-368-5242 x8440.


 

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