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

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How to Manage the Emotional Home Owner

NAHB Remodelers Special Events and Meetings at IBS

The NAHB Remodelers has planned committee meetings, education sessions, a chairman's dinner and more at the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando next month.

NAHB Remodelers ‘Pocket Guide’

NAHB Remodelers also has a new “IBS Pocket Guide,” a handy brochure of all meetings and activities at IBS that are relevant to remodelers. To download the guide from the NAHB Web site, click here.

NAHB Remodelers committee meetings are on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 11 and 12, with education sessions beginning Wednesday, Feb. 13, and special events beginning Thursday, Feb. 14.

NAHB Remodelers Special Events Highlights:

Thursday, Feb. 14

  • Marvin Rise & Shine Breakfast
    8:30-10:30 a.m.
    NAHB Remodelers Hospitality Suite
    Orange County Convention Center, West 102 A

    Marvin Windows and Doors is sponsoring this complimentary breakfast in the NAHB Remodelers hospitality suite so remodelers can start the day by networking with their peers. No RSVP is required.

  • Local Council Roundtable
    11:00 a.m.-noon
    NAHB Remodelers Hospitality Suite
    Orange County Convention Center, West 102 A

    The roundtable is an opportunity to hear what other councils are doing and to pick up valuable tools for success. The roundtable enables remodelers to brainstorm, network and share ideas and best practices with local council staff members and leaders.

    To register, click here.

  • NAHB Remodelers Chairman's Dinner
    6:30-10:00 p.m.
    Rosen Centre Hotel, Salons 1 and 2

    The dinner, a celebration of 2007 accomplishments and the premier social event for NAHB Remodelers at IBS, includes the Chairman’s Awards presentation, an announcement of membership contest winners and the official change in council leadership.

    The fee is $50.
    Advanced registration is required.
    Click here to register.


For the complete NAHB Remodelers schedule at IBS, click here.



Increase Your Professional Credibility

The Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designation emphasizes business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation.

Remodelers who earn the CGR become members of an exclusive national program and gain recognition as industry leaders.

To learn more about the CGR designation, visit www.nahb.org/CGRinfo, or call The Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154.



'How to Find a Professional Remodeler' Available at BuilderBooks.com

"How to Find a Professional Remodeler," available at BuilderBooks.com, promotes the professionalism of your remodeling business by offering valuable advice to your customers on the process of selecting a remodeler.

The brochure guides consumers from the dream to the reality of having their homes remodeled by skilled and trained professionals. Sections include what to look for in a professional remodeler and what questions to ask.

To view or puchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665 to order.


 

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