NBN Online for the week of August 27, 2007

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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 3 and 10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

Updated CAPS Classes Debut at 2007 Remodeling Show

Plan to Attend the Remodeling Show in Las Vegas

NAHB Remodelers who want to learn about the latest technical skills and business practices should plan to attend the 2007 Remodeling Show, Oct. 10-12, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

The show features more than 80 courses in eight different educational tracks in the traditional conference program alone.

Free Workshops at NAHB Remodelers Booth — #10079

NAHB Remodelers will be offering six free workshops at the council’s booth — #10079 — on the show floor. They include:

Wednesday, Oct. 10

  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    Teach Your Clients to Understand Remodeling 101
    Mike Nagel, CGR, CAPS
     
  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
    Five Profit Potholes and How to Steer Around Them
    M. M. (Mike) Weiss, CGR, CAPS, GMB

  • 2:15-3:15 p.m.
    Business Planning for Profits
    Vince Butler, CGR, GMB, CAPS              


Thursday, Oct. 11

  • 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
    Customer Service Essentials
    Jud Motsenbocker, CGR, CAPS

  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
    Associations — Get Started with Education
    Brindley Byrd, CAPS, CGR

  • 2:30-3:30 p.m.
    Choose the Right Client (and Get Them to Choose You)
    Tom Swartz, CGR


2007 NAHB Remodelers Gala — Thursday, Oct. 11

The 2007 NAHB Remodelers Gala will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11.

The gala festivities will celebrate NAHB Remodelers 25th year as a council (under several different names) as well as honor CADRE, Remodeler of the Year and Homes for Life winners.

For more gala information and to purchase tickets, click here.

For more information about NAHB Remodelers activities at the Remodeling Show, e-mail the NAHB Remodelers at remodel@nahb.com, or call 800-368-5242 x8216.


 

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