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

University of Housing Honors Five Designees of the Year

Education Calendar

Boost Business Skills During National Designation Month

 

 

March is
National Designation Month

NAHB members have an opportunity to jump-start or complete their designation this March during National Designation Month, now in its sixth year and sponsored by The NAHB University of Housing.

The designation coursework enables members to hone their business skills and convey to their clients the superior training, practical experience and in-depth knowledge that come with earning an NAHB designation. 

NAHB offers more than 15 professional designations covering industry basics such as business management and marketing, as well as specialized classes including aging-in-place programs, green building, property management and more.

In addition, designation holders can take advantage of valuable networking opportunities throughout their enrollment, working closely with expert instructors and other professionals both within their field and outside their specific areas of expertise.

NAHB is stepping up efforts to educate the public about the value of selecting builders who earn a designation, build support for continuing education programs and increase recognition of the rigorous training required for an NAHB designation.

For more information on National Designation Month in March, visit www.nahb.org/ndm, or call the Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154.


 

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