NBN Online for the week of July 2, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Immigration Bill Dead for Now, But Reforms Still Needed
Study Finds Wide Range of Estimated 2007 New Home Prices
Almost $1 Million Available in ‘Buy Now’ Grant Funds, Apply Now
Coast to Coast
A $135 Million Home, But If You Have to Ask…
Politics & Government
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Bill Introduced in House
House Debates Extending Terrorism Risk Insurance
Economics & Finance
New Home Sales Continue on Downward Path in May
Housing Affordability Improves Some in First Quarter
S&P Housing Price Index Down for 17th Straight Month in April
Extent of Lending Pullback Damage for Housing Unclear
Housing Slump Seen Beginning to Pinch Consumer Spending, Jobs
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Using a Biscuit Joiner to Patch Wood Flooring
Building Quality
Hot Spot Training Stops Creaky Bedroom Floors in Florida
Business Management
‘Benchmark Your Business’ Takes Business to a New Level
50Plus Housing
New 50-Plus Research Available Online for Members
EPA Launches Active Aging 'Healthy Communities' Awards
Multifamily
New Rules Proposed for Tax Credit Utility Allowances
Remodelers
Remodelers Take Recruitment 'Road Show' to Colorado
Building Systems
Take Builders Survey About Systems, Attitudes, Trends
Enter the 2007 Brick in Home Building Competition by July 31
Commercial
Apply for 2008 Commerical Building Awards of Excellence
Education
Education Calendar
Codes and Standards
More Challenges Ahead on ICC Wall Bracing Requirements
Green Building
Orders Brisk for Free Green Building Guidelines Book
Riverside Provides Incentives to California Green Builders
Software Provides Data on 230 Building Products
Mushrooms the Secret Ingredient in Organic Insulation
Green Bricks Made of Power Plant Coal Ash Move Closer to Market
Environment
Tighter Air Quality Standards Would Push Up Building Costs
Sales
Raise Awareness on the Web, Harness the Power of Blogging
Labor
HBI English Training Part of Industry Alliance With OSHA
Building Products
LP Radiant Barrier Sheathing Lowers Attic Temperatures
Poll Finds Home Owners Can Do More to Reduce Greenhouse Gas
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY
Endowment
Endowment Awards $25,000 in 'Challenge' Grants to Six HBAs
Association News
Builders Establish Memorial to Virginia Tech Victims
‘Building Homes of Our Own’ Earns National Honors Again
Dell Summer Sizzle: Get Double Discounts Through July 31
Free Public and Media Relations Resources for Members, HBAs
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Get One Month Free Credit Card Processing With Solveras
Get Free CD of Customer Service Forms From Biz Forms and Checks
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Immigration Bill Dead for Now, But Reforms Still Needed

Study Finds Wide Range of Estimated 2007 New Home Prices

Almost $1 Million Available in ‘Buy Now’ Grant Funds, Apply Now


NAHB has a little less than $1 million in “Buy Now” advertising assistance grants still available to local associations to bolster home sales in markets hit hard by the current housing downturn.

NAHB is encouraging HBAs that have not yet received or been approved to receive grant money to apply today.

To date, 117 HBAs in 36 states have received or been approved to receive more than $2 million in NAHB advertising assistance. Including the matching funds that the HBAs contributed, the total value of their advertising campaigns is more than $6.1 million.

The NAHB “Buy Now” Advertising Assistance Program provides grants to qualifying HBAs in three categories:

  • HBAs conducting ad campaigns in the top 10 media markets (Tier 1)
  • HBAs with more than 250 members operating in areas outside of the top 10 major media markets (Tier 2)
  • HBAs with 250 or fewer members (Tier 3)


To qualify for grants, the ads must deliver a “buy now” message, be placed in 2007 and conducted in markets that have experienced a major decline in home sales and housing production.

To Apply

To learn more about the program, eligibility considerations and requirements, click here, or call Niki Clark at NAHB at 800-368-5242 x806l.

To view a list of the HBAs that have received or been approved for grants, and their grant level categories, click here


 

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