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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

Related Articles

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

Calendar of Events

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

 

 

NAHB members purchased more than 10,000 vehicles through the GM NAHB program in 2006. The all-new 2007 Chevy Silverado is included in the exclusive GM $500 offer for 2007.

NAHB members can receive $500 towards the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles, whether for business or personal use.

GM's extensive vehicle lineup includes the all-new 2007 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, both redesigned to tow more than before and stop at the pump less.

For complete details, visit www.gmfleet.com/nahb.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

For the most up-to-date details on the Member Advantage discount program and all of the participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.



Free 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 next 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.

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


 

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