NBN Online for the week of January 28, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
More Stimulus Needed to Stabilize Housing and Economy
NAHB Branding Online Survey Coming Soon
St. Louis Builders Stand Up to Unbalanced News Reporting
Coast to Coast
Housing Market Gives Hints of a Thaw
Politics & Government
Builder Calls Health Insurance a Big Issue for Small Business
Economics & Finance
Weak Home Sales Point to Need for Housing Stimulus
Fixed-Rate Mortgages Fall to Lowest Levels in Four Years
Eye on the Economy: The Fed Shifts Gears, Hits Accelerator
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Research
Study Looks at Market in China for U.S. Building Products
Tips
Builders' Tip: Getting Pinpoint Accuracy in Stair-Rail Joints
IBS
A Few Spots Still Available for 'Spokesperson Training' at IBS
BuilderBooks.com Has New Resources Available at IBS
design
Five Real Estate Trends Drive Market in Uncertain Economy
Sales
Sales Teams Should ‘Beat the Bushes’ for New Traffic
Tickets Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS
50Plus Housing
The Veranda at CollegeTown Is a Safe Haven for Seniors
Remodelers
How to Manage the Emotional Home Owner
NAHB Remodelers Special Events and Meetings at IBS
Custom
Retuning Needed to Diversify Into Remodeling
Technology
Free, New E-Newsletter Covers Latest in Home Technology
NAHB Members Needed to Help Create Home Technology Plan
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Green Builders Expand in North Carolina's Triangle Area
Green Building Award Entries Deadline Jan. 30
Disaster Relief
Olympia Builders Help Home Owners Recover From Floods
Labor
Faulk Recognized for Work with NAHB Student Members
Building Products
Builders Meet Manufacturers at Builders' Show Reception
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Wanted: HBA Proposals for Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative
Association News
Rep. Capito Praises Sandy Dunn as Housing Leader
NAHB Board Meeting Set for Feb. 15 in Orlando
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Get Dell Double Discounts in February
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Rep. Capito Praises Sandy Dunn as Housing Leader

NAHB Board Meeting Set for Feb. 15 in Orlando

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

Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.

Get Dell Double Discounts in February

Calendar of Events

Feb. 12

Best in American Living Award

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 13-16

International Builders' Show

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 13

National Housing Endowment Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 13

National Housing Endowment/Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 13

Safety Award for Excellence Awards Program

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 13

NCBC 2008 Awards of Excellence

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 13   

The Nationals: National Sales and Marketing Awards

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 13

2008 IRM Commencement Breakfast

Orlando, Fla.

April 1-3

Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference and Awards Gala

Colorado Springs, Colo.

April 2

Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards

Colorado Springs, Colo.

April 6-9

Log Home Council President's Tour

Appleton, Wis.

April 24

Spring Construction Forecast Conference

Washington, D.C.

April 29-May 4

Spring Board of Directors Meeting

Washington, D.C.

May 11-13

National Green Building Conference

New Orleans, La.

May 11

National Green Building Awards

New Orleans, La.

May 18-20

Building Systems Councils Modular and Panel Plant Tour

Harrisburg, Pa.

May 19-21

Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

New Orleans, La.

May 20   

The Best of 50+ Housing Awards

New Orleans, La.

June 1-3

Concrete Technologies Tour

Charlotte, N.C.

June 8-11

Design Institute

Las Vegas, Nev.

Aug. 5-9

Executive Officers Council Seminar

Providence, R.I.

Aug. 7

EOC Association Excellence Awards

Providence, R.I.

Sept. 3

Housing Credit Group Issues Forum

San Diego, Calif.

Sept. 24-28

Fall Board of Directors Meeting

San Diego, Calif.

Oct. 3-5   

National Conference on Membership

Des Moines, Iowa

Oct. 24-26

Custom Builder Symposium

Austin, Texas

Nov. 16-19

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Memphis, Tenn.

Nov. 20-22

State and Local Government Affairs Conference

Memphis, Tenn.

Learn More About Upcoming Conferences and Designations

Interested in attending a University of Housing conference or learning more about NAHB designation programs? Visit www.nahb.org/notifyme, and sign up to receive more information.



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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