NBN Online for the week of November 19, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Tax on Forgiven Mortgage Debt Hits Home Owners While Down
Mortgage Overhaul Bill Clears House; FHA Reform Stalled
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Nov. 26
Coast to Coast
As Owners Feel Mortgage Pain, So Do Renters
Politics & Government
Bill Addresses High Insurance Costs in Disaster-Prone States
House Bill Stems Importation of Wood Products Logged Illegally
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Vacuum Dust From Anchor-Bolt Retrofits
Legal
New Form I-9 Announced for Employee Eligibility Verification
Safety
Employers to Pay for Workers' Safety Equipment, OSHA Rules
HBAs: Host a Fall Protection Training Seminar in 2008
Business Management
Mortgage Solutions That Increase Home Sales
50Plus Housing
Enter the 2008 50+ Housing Design, Marketing Competition
Sales
Free 'Ramp Up Sales' Audio Conference on Dec. 12
Tickets Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS
Remodelers
Luxury Consumers Want More Than Bells and Whistles
Building Systems
Concrete Can Help Builders Carve a Niche in Down Market
Education
Education Calendar
Building Products
Lutron Lighting Controls Give Builders a Competitive Edge
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Builder Achievement Award Deadline Extended to Dec. 3
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Dec. 7
Association News
Hal Ober, Helped Bring Builders’ Show to Las Vegas
Drive Away With a $500 GM Offer This Holiday Season
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Make Sound Bites Bark With NAHB’s ‘Interviewing Skills'
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Calendar of Events

UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping

NAHB and UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company, have joined forces to offer NAHB members discounts of up to 30% on shipping.

The NAHB shipping discounts include domestic air and ground, international export and international import. 

Association members can also take advantage of hassle-free on-line shipping, 24/7 access and advanced package tracking at your fingertips.

NAHB members are eligible for discounts up to 30% to help manage costs with no catch — and no minimums.

The shipping discounts — which increase the more packages or letters the user sends — will be applied once enrollment is complete.

The enrollment process is fast and easy and is available to NAHB members through the Web site: www.savewithups.com/nahb.  

For more information on UPS savings and the complete Member Advantage program, visit www.nahb.org/MA.



Free NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips to 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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