NBN Online for the week of February 25, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Effort to Spur Home Sales Needed to Shore Up Economy
Fannie, Freddie Ramping Up to Buy Jumbo Mortgages
Coast to Coast
Why Housing Prices Are Nearing Bottom
Politics & Government
Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Just About Flat in January
Improved Traffic Raises Builders’ Hopes in February
Low Mortgage Rates Boost Affordability at Year's End
Builders Support Project Lifeline for Strapped Borrowers
Eye on the Economy: The Economy Is Skating Close to Recession
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Research
Builders Cited for Cutting-Edge Approach to Energy Efficiency
50Plus Housing
Older Buyers Less Affected by Mortgage Credit Crunch
Best of 50+ Housing Awards Entries Due by Feb. 29
Help Rebuild New Orleans at 50+ Housing Symposium
Multifamily
Condo Market Seeing Some Signs of New Life
Apartment/Condo Conference in Colorado Coming Up Soon
Remodelers
More Small Jobs Needed to Sustain Remodelers in 2007
Remodelers Report Slower Market in Fourth Quarter
Sales
New-Home Sales Designees Honored at Builders' Show
Education
University of Housing Honors Five Designees of the Year
Boost Business Skills During National Designation Month
Education Calendar
Green Building
Sec. Bodman Calls for More Energy-Efficient Homes
Designation for Green Building Professionals Debuts at IBS
Construction Safety
Extension Ladders With Fall Hazard Recalled
Labor
Peterman Appointment Bodes Well for Florida Youth Training
Young Consider Housing Careers During Entrepreneurship Week
IBS
Show a Big Success Despite Somewhat Thinner Crowds
Building Products
Trane System Removes Flu Virus From Filtered Home Air
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Generous Builders Honored at IBS for Community Service
Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due March 28
Association News
Dunn Vows to Energize Grassroots Members in 2008
NAHB Directors Elect Leadership for 2008
Clyde Anderson, of Dallas HBA, Named 2007 Associate of the Year
Get Dell Double Discounts Through Feb. 29
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer
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

Dunn Vows to Energize Grassroots Members in 2008

NAHB Directors Elect Leadership for 2008

Clyde Anderson, of Dallas HBA, Named 2007 Associate of the Year

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer

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

Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.

Calendar of Events

Get Dell Double Discounts Through Feb. 29

Dell is offering double discounts* this month to NAHB members — and staff —  on an array of products designed to meet the technology needs of your company.

That means Dell’s normal discounts of 3% to 5% to NAHB members and staff will double to 6% to 10% on essential small business technology, including business-class desktops and cutting-edge notebooks.

NAHB members have access to a team of dedicated representatives who understand the industry’s business needs and can help build a complete solution that’s right for each member.

Go to www.dell.com/nahb to get started.

To maximize this Member Advantage Discount:

After you have made your selections and are ready to purchase, call your dedicated Dell sales representative at 888-577-3355, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (CST) and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (CST). Your sales representative will apply your NAHB member discount to your order.

NAHB members who have previously ordered from Dell will also receive a monthly catalog, which includes this double discount offer.

The Dell Double Member Discount* offer is valid through Feb. 29, 2008.

*Double discounts do not apply to the preconfigured systems which are already priced at up to 20% off.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

Every year, thousands save millions using the Member Advantage discount program. For the most up-to-date details and information on all the participating companies, 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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