NBN Online for the week of May 14, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Mild Remodeling Slide Follows in Housing’s Footsteps
Membership Day Webcast Prizes: NASCAR, Harley Davidson, More
$2 Million Just Released: Apply Now for ‘Buy Now’ Ad Grants
Coast to Coast
Lennar Tries Web Auction to Battle Housing Slump
Politics & Government
Senate Sets Aside Two Weeks to Discuss Immigration Reform
South Dakota the 31st State to Enact Construction Defect Law
Plan to Attend the 2007 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Custom Builders Say They Are Faring Well in Downturn
Eye on the Economy: Buyer Confidence Is Likely Shaken
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fast and Accurate Countertop Scribing
Sales
Watermarke: Bold and Big Make a Small Space Live Large
Business Management
With Labor More Plentiful, Raise the Bar for Your Trades
50Plus Housing
CAASH Courses Launched at 50+ Housing Symposium
June 1 Deadline Nears for Livable Communities Awards
Remodelers
Remodelers See Slight Market Erosion in Year's First Quarter
Product Lifespans, Efficiency Key in Kitchen Remodels
Building Systems
Attend the Modular and Panel Plant Tour on May 20-22
Education
New ‘Ask an Expert’ Resource Available for RAMs
'National Designation Month' Attracts 2,000 Students
Education Calendar
Green Building
Majority of Households Recognize Energy Star Label
Conference to Explore Green Affordable Housing Options
2008 Green Building Conference Seeking Speakers
Corporate Leaders See the Value of Green Building
Research
ICC Board Members Tour New Research Center Lab
Design
Apply for HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence
Big John Toilet Seat Designed to Provide Extra Support
Toilet Lid Tattoos Aimed at Do-It-Yourselfers
Design Matters. Register Now for the Design Institute
Workforce housing
Shared-Equity Plans Preserve Affordable Homeownership
Labor
Conference Celebrates Apprenticeship Training
Building Products
OSHA Gives Anthony Forest Products Sixth Safety Award
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Mercedes Homes Employees Are Everywhere Helping Out
Association News
Spring Board Meeting Set for June 5-10
Free NAHB ‘Homeownership Month’ Kit Available Online
NAHB Career Center: For a True Competitive Edge
Postal Rate Increase Now in Effect. Are You Ready?
NAHB Spokesperson Training Available at Spring Board
Willams Scotsman: First-Month Storage Container Deals
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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June 1 Deadline Nears for Livable Communities Awards

CAASH Courses Launched at 50+ Housing Symposium

The NAHB 50+ Housing Council is kicking off its new Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) educational track and designation program with three courses following the Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium later this month in Denver.

The CAASH designation gives housing professionals serving this rapidly burgeoning market the essential knowledge, tools and skills that will help them succeed — from conducting initial research to design considerations and features to closing the sale and servicing the customer. 

The courses will be offered June 2 and June 3. Each course also offers continuing education credit for CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, Master CSP, CSP, CMP and MIRM.

The 50+ housing symposium will be held May 30 to June 1.

CAASH Course Schedule

  • “Designing for the Active Adult”*
    Saturday, June 2
    9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    This course provides an overview of design considerations to take into account when planning single-family and multifamily housing for active adults. Participants will learn how to meet the needs of this diverse market and provide them with the housing options they demand.

  • “Selling to Active Adults”*
    Saturday, June 2
    9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    This course will help participants improve their sales success with the active adult home buyer by helping them develop sales strategies specific to this market. The course is designed to provide techniques to more effectively communicate with, qualify, handle objections from and close sales with potential active adult home buyers.

  • “Smart Planning for Active Adult Communities”*
    Sunday, June 3
    9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    This course will teach participants current trends in the active adult housing community and among 55+ households as well as key characteristics of the market segment.


Course Fees:

  • 50+ Housing Council Members — $160
  • NAHB Members — $185
  • Non-NAHB Members — $235


To Register

For a full schedule of courses, or to register for the post-conference courses, visit www.nahb.org/build4boomers.

To learn more about the CAASH designation, visit www.nahb.org/CAASHinfo.

To register for courses held at the 50+ Housing Symposium, go to www.nahb.org/build4boomers, or contact the Office of the Registrar at 800-368-5242 x8338.

* Note: Attendance of all post-conference courses will be capped at 50 registrants per course. Each registrant will receive an e-mail confirmation from NAHB’s Office of the Registrar.



Find Out What the 55+ Market Wants

Boomers on the Horizon: Housing Preferences of the 55+ Market,” available through BuilderBooks.com, can help you better build and market homes to this age group.

Capitalize on the niches, needs and opportunities of this rapidly growing market by learning their preferences.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.


 

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