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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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 3 and 10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

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

Retaining Members Discussed at Membership Conference

Committee, Council Appointment Forms Now Online

Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.

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

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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