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In This Issue:

Front Page
'Modest' Housing Recovery Forecast to Begin in 2008
Housing Slump May Rattle Some Local Economies
Coast to Coast
Pella Builds, Strengthens During Housing Downturn
Politics & Government
House Bill to Tighten Mortgage Regulations Introduced
‘Mother of All Tax Bills’ Targets Carried Interest
Economics & Finance
‘It’s the End of Subprime as We Know It'
Condos Rocky, But Future Looks Brighter for Rentals
September Sales Show Progress on Reducing New-Home Inventory
NAHB Opposes OFHEO Proposal to Lower Conforming Loan Limits
Countrywide to Refinance or Modify Up to $16 Billion in Loans
Fall Forecast Conference Draws Record Media Attendance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Lop Off the Corners to Fit Crown Molding
Disaster
NAHB Relief Fund Poised to Help Southern California
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Awards Competition by Nov. 30
Remodelers
NAHB Remodelers: 25 Years of Milestones
Sales
Register for Free Sales and Marketing Audio Conference
Tickets Now Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Pilot Testing Begun for National Green Building Program
Green Building Award Applications Now Being Accepted
Codes
New Deck Design Guide Promotes Better-Built Decks
Labor
Training Puts Offenders on the Path to Jobs, Congress Told
Workforce Housing
NAHB, NAACP, NEA Symposium to Address Affordable Housing
Building Products
Danze Minimalist Faucet Design Reflects Elegance
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Burlesons Are Newest Major Donors to Endowment
Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15
Association News
End Public Speaking Anxiety With ‘Spokesperson Training'
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Tickets Now Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS

Register for Free Sales and Marketing Audio Conference

Industry veterans who have been through market shifts in their careers will discuss what sales and marketing changes should be made in order to thrive in today’s market during an upcoming audio conference that is free to NAHB members.

The hour-long teleconference, “Ramp Up Your Sales & Marketing in a Changing Market,” will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12.

A panel of sales and marketing experts will discuss successful techniques that are working for them.

The teleconference will include a 40-minute presentation by the panel, followed by a 20-minute question-and-answer session.

Members are encouraged to e-mail questions to the panel in advance to Michael Copp at NAHB.

Teleconference topics include the following:

  • Minimizing objections: Understanding buyer needs, wants, abilities and fears
  • Being innovative and offering incentives to buyers and employees
  • Assessing your sales team
  • Strategizing product mix — shopping the competition
  • Reducing inventory
  • Cutting costs
  • Exploring legal means of collections
  • Renegotiating credit
  • Mortgage credit options for buyers
  • Contingency contracts
  • Financing tips
  • Maximizing vendor, lender and supplier relationships


Speakers include Bonnie Alfriend Fellow, MIRM, Alfriend and Associates, Pebble Beach, Calif.; Daniel Levitan Fellow, MIRM, Levitan & Associates, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Ross Robbins, MIRM, Lee Evans Group/Shinn Consulting, Inc., Littleton, Colo.

To Register

Free online registration is available by clicking here. For more information, read the teleconference flyer by clicking here.

HBAs and local sales and marketing councils are encouraged to host the audio conference call at their HBA.

For more information, e-mail Michael Copp at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8340.

The conference is co-hosted by the National Sales and Marketing Council and Biztools™, NAHB's business management comprehensive resource on the NAHB Web site.



Survive Changing Markets

Bill Webb, MIRM, shows you how in “Sweet Success in New Home Sales,” available through BuilderBooks.com.

This book provides powerful techniques for selling more homes and making more money in leaner times. "Sweet Success in New Home Sales" lays out the proven approaches for crafting and delivering sales excellence.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.

 


 

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