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

Get Dell Double Discounts Through Feb. 29

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer

Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.

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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