NBN Online for the week of October 8, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Tax Bill Sails Through House
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Oct. 15
NCHI Suppliers Good Friends to Have in Housing Downturn
Coast to Coast
Car Dealer Tactics on the New-Home Lot
Politics & Government
Turning Out Voters Can Elect Pro-Housing Local Leaders
Governors Blast Lack of Uniform U.S. Immigration Policy
Register for SLGA Conference Online Until Oct. 14
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Easily Prime Exterior Trim End Cuts
Research
Research Testing Moisture Resistance of Exterior Cladding
Building Quality
Builders Prepare for Upturn by Managing Quality
Multifamily
Multifamily Reception at Builders’ Show on Feb. 14
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Remodelers
CAPS Contractor Makes Accessibility Accessible
NAHB Remodelers Celebrates 25th Anniversary This Month
Building Systems
SIPs Code Change Lowers Hurdles on the Job Site
Register for SHOWCASE 2007, Coming Oct. 28-31
Technology
New Home Technologies Require Trained Installers
Sales
A Sisterhood of Success in Good Times, Down Markets
Late Entries for The Nationals Due Friday, Oct. 12
Construction Safety
‘811’ Service Stops Diggers From Hitting Utility Lines
Apply for NAHB Safety Award for Excellence by Oct. 19
IBS
2008 International Builders' Show Registration Open
Plan for Success With IBS Pre-Show Education
Free Spike Party Tickets Available to HBA Membership Staff
Custom
Attend the Custom Builder Show in Naples, Fla., Oct. 26-28
Education
Education Calendar
Environment
EPA Trains Texas Builders to Follow Storm Water Rules
Green Building
Builders More Familiar With Green Building Guidelines
Workforce housing
Mississippi Issues RFPs for Workforce Housing Programs
Labor
Students Spend a Day at Pulte Homes Job Sites
Building Products
Home Improvement Projects Bring the Family Together
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15
Association News
Pardee Builds Playhouses to Raise Funds for the Homeless
Make Sound Bites Bark With NAHB’s ‘Interviewing Skills'
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Dell Savings on Vostro Desktops, Notebooks Through Oct. 19
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Calendar of Events

Dell Savings on Vostro Desktops, Notebooks Through Oct. 19

 

 

Dell is offering NAHB members discounts on Vostro™ desktops and notebooks through Oct. 19.

Dell is offering NAHB members 20% savings on new Vostro™ desktops and 20% on Vostro™ notebooks over $649. Members can save 10% on Vostro notebooks under $649.

In addition, Dell is offering 25% savings on durable and rugged Latitude ATG notebooks.

Dell is offering these member savings through Oct. 19.

To shop online, visit www.dell.com/NAHB

When ready to purchase, call the dedicated Dell sales team at 888-577-3355 from 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m-6:00 p.m. CST. The Dell sales representative will apply your NAHB member discount to your order.

This promotion is off the retail price only and is not combinable with other offers.

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 Navigate the Slowdown

What was once expected to be a relatively mild housing slump following three years of record new home construction and sales has given way to a significant downturn.

To help members navigate the uncharted waters of this slowdown, NAHB has compiled a comprehensive “Back to Basics” online toolkit — the best of the basics, the tried and true and the truly new. To access the toolkit, click here.

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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