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In This Issue:

Front Page
Bush Plan Aims at Helping to Stabilize Housing Market
Strong Housing Demand Points to Better Times Ahead, Harvard Says
IBS to Feature 25th Anniversary Showcase Home, Carville, Matalin
Coast to Coast
Once Ranked Prime, Now They’re Pinched
Politics & Government
Senate Passes Tax Relief Without Offsetting Revenue
Fannie Mae Fee Plan Demonstrates Need for Prompt GSE Reform
Building Code Provisions Out of House-Passed Energy Bill
Report on State Options for Infrastructure Finance Updated
Smart Growth Conference Planned in Washington, D.C.
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: Housing Recovery Will Begin in 2008
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders' Tip: Steel Corners Make Clean Corners
Building Quality
Stacking Gypsum Vertically a Sure Way to Damage Homes
Quality Management Key to Prospering in a Slow Market
Business Management
Take the Time Now to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Costs
Multifamily
Multifamily Members Invited to Reception at Builders’ Show
Technology
Home Theaters Can Help Builders Maximize Profits
Remodelers
Third-Quarter Market Activity Looks All Right to Remodelers
Building Systems
Deadline for Awards for Young System Builders Dec. 15
Free Builders’ Show Lunch Focuses on Concrete
Sales
Free NAHB 'Ramp Up Sales' Audio Conference on Dec. 12
Tickets Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS
IBS
Register Online for 2008 International Builders' Show
Education
Education Calendar
Labor
Pulte Takes the Lead in Hispanic Internship Program
Building Products
InSinkErator Water Dispensers Offer New Design Styles
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
View Free Construction Management Seminar Webcast
Association News
Make Sound Bites Bark With NAHB’s ‘Interviewing Skills'
Drive Away With a New $500 GM Offer This Holiday Season
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Free NAHB 'Ramp Up Sales' Audio Conference on Dec. 12

Tickets 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.



Get Your Professional Designation at IBS

Earn credits towards the MIRM, CMP, CSP or MCSP designations at pre-show courses during the International Builders’ Show.

A number of IBS pre-show courses qualify for these sales and marketing professional designations, or for continuing education needed for other NAHB designations.

For more information, visit www.buildersshow.com/PreShowEducation.





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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