NBN Online for the week of November 12, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Heading Off Home Foreclosure Damage on Fed’s Radar Screen
Fed Governor Lists Steps to Remedy Subprime Distress
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: A Desert Oasis Made in the Shade
Coast to Coast
Good Time to Buy, Housing Expert Says
Politics & Government
Tax Hike on ‘Carried Interest’ Would Disrupt Real Estate
Toughest U.S. Immigration Law Takes Effect in Oklahoma
Home on Break, Montana Legislators Visit Building Sites
Economics & Finance
Recent Home Price Dip Pale Compared to Five-Year Rise
Eye on the Ecomony: Housing Vacancies Still Riding High
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Create Clean Edges With Painter's Tape Plus
Business Management
Make Your Web Site Work Harder and Smarter for You
50Plus Housing
Gain 50+ Know-How With CAASH Designation
Multifamily
Pillars Awards Entry Applications Due Nov. 16
Remodelers
Remodelers Put on Thinking CAPS With Revised Courses
Sales
Differentiate or Die: How to Stay Alive in Today's Market
Register for Free Sales and Marketing Audio Conference
Tickets Now Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS
Commercial
Banks, Churches Among Best in Commercial Building
Education
Industry Speakers Available Through NAHB Online Directory
Education Calendar
Research
Drought Prompts Tips to Cut Residential Water Use
Green Building
Poll Finds Strong Support for Voluntary Green Program
Hearings Move Green Standard Closer to Expected 2008 Approval
Regulation
Manual Helps Builders Fight Inclusionary Zoning Battles
Labor
Students Start Industry Jobs With Grants From Lowe’s
Building Products
Hydronic Heat Brings Comfort, Efficiency to N.Y. Condos
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Webcast to Feature NAHB’s Howard, Seiders
Builder Achievement Award Deadline Extended to Dec. 3
Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15
Association News
End Public Speaking Anxiety With ‘Spokesperson Training'
Drive Away With a $500 GM Offer This Holiday Season
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Differentiate or Die: How to Stay Alive in Today's Market

Register for Free Sales and Marketing Audio Conference

Tickets Now Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS

Tickets are available for The Nationals 2008 gala, the housing industry’s largest and most prestigious competition honoring new-home sales and marketing professionals and communities.

Hosted by the National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC), the gala will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando on Feb. 13 during the 2008 International Builders’ Show.  

"The Nationals celebrates innovation, creativity and drive," said Ross Robbins, MIRM, CMP, a Colorado-based consultant and chairman of The Nationals 2008. "NAHB's dedication to honoring the achievements of new home sales and marketing professionals has created a legacy of excellence that we can be proud of.”

Begun in 1982 as the Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM) Awards, this year The Nationals will honor excellence in 57 categories of residential design, marketing, interior merchandising, advertising, Web site design and individual and team sales achievement. In addition, The Nationals honor the top local sales and marketing councils across the country.

More than 1,300 entries are being considered for this year’s competition. Gold Award winners in each category will be announced at the gala, which is expected to have more than 1,000 attendees.

To Purchase Tickets

Individual tickets are $175 each for NSMC members and $195 for non-members. Tables of 10 also are available for $1,750 and $1,950, respectively.

Individual and group tickets may be purchased online by clicking here; e-mailing Lisa Parrish or calling her at 800-658-2751; or by visiting The Nationals Web site at www.thenationals.com.



Sharpen Your Sales Skills

Earning the Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) designation can give you the edge you need in today’s market.

Ask current CSPs how the designation has benefited their careers on the "Ask a CSP" page. These graduates have volunteered to answer questions, provide guidance and help navigate the CSP program.

For more information about NAHB designations, visit www.nahb.org/designations.


 

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