NBN Online for the week of March 3, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Adjusting Business Plans to Survive 2008
Congress Told Home Buyer Tax Credit Would Help Rally Economy
Coast to Coast
Lower Housing Prices Entice Buyers
Politics & Government
Stiffer Fines Proposed for Employing Illegal Aliens
Bill Would Provide New Employee Verification System
Bankruptcy Provision Puts Snag in Senate Housing Bill
Legislative Conference Coming at a Pivotal Time for Housing
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Move Lower in January
OFHEO Takes a Step to Raise Mortgage Market Liquidity
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fine-Tuning an Aerosol Insulation Nozzle
Legal
Fair Housing Scores a Victory in South Carolina Settlement
Regulation
New Study Finds Inclusionary Zoning a Flawed Policy
Business Management
Defying Down Trend, Builders Report Profitable 2007
Submit Comments by April 4 to Update ‘Performance Guidelines’
IBS
Family Builders Win $50,000 Treasure Trail Giveaway
Design
BALA Hot Design Trends: Bold Colors, Human Scale, Modular
50Plus Housing
Small Is the New Big in Active Adult Communities
Help Rebuild New Orleans at 50+ Housing Symposium
Remodelers
NAHB Remodelers Offer Advice on Weathering the Slowdown
New Mexico’s Rutherford Is 2008 NAHB Remodelers Chair
Building Systems
Building Systems Provide Cost Advantage in Down Market
Learn More About Concrete at Technologies Tour in June
Education
Boost Business Skills During National Designation Month
Education Calendar
Green Building
Green Building Demand Holds Strong in Weak Market
Safety
SAFE Awards Recognize On-the-Job Safety Efforts
Labor
Wiseman Presents Award to Job Corps Graduate
Industry Leaders Recognize Job Corps Graduate
Building Products
Largest Line of Retractable Screens Coming to U.S.
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Brokered Gift Yields Award for Orchard Development
Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due March 28
Association News
Bosco, Dry, Pence Named to Society of Honored Associates
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

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Bosco, Dry, Pence Named to Society of Honored Associates

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

Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.

Calendar of Events

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer

 

NAHB members can receive $500 towards the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles, whether for business or personal use.

Through Jan. 2, 2009, qualified members may purchase or lease a new 2007, 2008 or 2009 model year Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Saturn, HUMMER, Saab or Cadillac passenger car, light-duty truck, van or SUV and use the NAHB private offer on most vehicles.

The $500 NAHB private offer may be combined with most current GM incentives.

The offer does not include Cadillac CTS-V, XLR-V and STS-V, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, HUMMER H1, hybrid vehicles and medium-duty trucks.

Delivery must be taken by Jan. 2, 2009. 

For complete details, visit www.nahb.org/MA.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

For the most up-to-date details on the Member Advantage discount program and all of the participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.



Free NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips in 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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