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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Report Rising Sales Losses From Credit Crunch
Oversupply of Rentals Weighs on Multifamily Housing Activity
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 3 and 10
Coast to Coast
Good Old FHA Loans Make a Comeback
Economics & Finance
July New-Home Sales Up Some From Weak June
Housing Affordability Remains Sub Par in Second Quarter
Sales of Existing Homes Stable in July
Online Resources Help Consumers Buy Homes, Avoid Foreclosure
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Construction Safety
SAFE Award Applications Now Available
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Use an Air Chisel to Trim Wood
Business Management
How to Manage in a Cyclical Downturn
Research
EPA Administrator Visits New NAHB Research Center Lab
Energy Efficiency Not Optional for Two Custom Builders
Green Building
Pulte, MHI Building Green to NAHB Model Guidelines
Jones Updates Tucson Builders on NAHB Program
NAHB Designation Proposed for Green Building
Sales
New, Free Toolkit Gives Tips to Boost Sales, Marketing
Three Communities Near Seattle on Fall Board Housing Tour
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 28
50Plus Housing
Donald Trump Enters the 50+ Market: Here’s Why
Hear About Hot Design Trends for the 50+ Market at Fall Board
Multifamily
Immigrants Likelier to Move to Single-Family Over Time
Section 8 Housing Subsidy Payments Running Late
Entries Open for Pillars Design, Marketing Awards
How to Schedule RAM Courses for Local Multifamily Councils
Remodelers
Plan to Attend the Remodeling Show in Las Vegas
Updated CAPS Classes Debut at 2007 Remodeling Show
Building Systems
BSC Modular Member to Be Featured on Discovery Channel
Sept. 7 Entry Deadline Looms for BSC Excellence Awards
Log Homes Grading Program Receives IAS Accreditation
Market Trends, Successful Selling Hot Topics at Showcase
PATH Concept Home Uses System-Built Technology
Custom
Register for Custom Builder Symposium in Naples, Fla.
Education
Education Calendar
Legal
Drainage Key to Minimize Moisture in Exterior Walls
Workshop to Provide Guidance on Clean Water Act Compliance
Bosch Announces Recall of Skil® Circular Saw
Register for Construction Law Seminar on Sept. 6
Design
Speakers Wanted for Design Programs at Builders’ Show
Labor
Project CRAFT Students Help Spruce Up Florida Marina
Building Products
Marvin Windows and Pella Top J.D. Power Satisfaction Polls
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Ranieri, of Hyperion, to Give Dunlop Lecture at Harvard
Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Association News
NAHB Political Operative Tom Baker Dies
Jirair Hovnanian, N.J. Home Builder, NAHB Life Director, Dies at 80
NAHB Board in Seattle for Fall Meeting Sept. 8
Take 1-800 Members Survey on Shipping Needs, Maybe Win iPod
Retaining Members Discussed at Membership Conference
Committee, Council Appointment Forms Now Online
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Get Free CD of Customer Service Forms From Biz Forms and Checks
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

NAHB Political Operative Tom Baker Dies

Jirair Hovnanian, N.J. Home Builder, NAHB Life Director, Dies at 80

NAHB Board in Seattle for Fall Meeting Sept. 8

Retaining Members Discussed at Membership Conference

Committee, Council Appointment Forms Now Online

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.

Get Free CD of Customer Service Forms From Biz Forms and Checks

Calendar of Events

Take 1-800 Members Survey on Shipping Needs, Maybe Win iPod

1-800 Members (DHL, Roadway Express®, Yellow Freight®), one of the most popular Member Advantage companies, is conducting a survey to determine the shipping needs of NAHB members.

This online survey, which takes about two minutes to complete, will help 1-800 Members learn more about the types of shipping services NAHB members need to ship envelopes, packages, crates or pallets; the companies they currently use; and amount they spend on shipping on a monthly basis.

Survey respondents may also set up an account with 1-800 Members or request more information.

Survey participants will be entered into a drawing for one 80GB iPod valued at $349.

To take the survey, click here. No purchase is necessary to qualify for the prize giveaway.

The deadline for survey submissions is Sunday, Sept. 30.

1-800 Members works with transportation providers in the industry so that NAHB members can take advantage of exclusive discounts for all types of shipping services, including DHL, Yellow Transportation, Roadway, USF Companies and New Penn.

By enrolling in the NAHB Shipping Program, members can save on their inbound, outbound and third party shipments. No costs or obligations are involved to enroll in the program.

Sign up when you take the survey, or call 1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377) and ask for extension 303. For more information, visit www.1800Members.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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