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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Calendar of Events

April 1-3

Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference and Awards Gala

Colorado Springs, Colo.

April 2

Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards

Colorado Springs, Colo.

April 6-9

Log Home Council President's Tour

Appleton, Wis.

April 24

Spring Construction Forecast Conference

Washington, D.C.

April 29-May 4

Spring Board of Directors Meeting

Washington, D.C.

May 11-13

National Green Building Conference

New Orleans, La.

May 11

National Green Building Awards

New Orleans, La.

May 18-20

Building Systems Councils Modular and Panel Plant Tour

Harrisburg, Pa.

May 19-21

Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

New Orleans, La.

May 20   

The Best of 50+ Housing Awards

New Orleans, La.

June 1-3

Concrete Technologies Tour

Charlotte, N.C.

June 8-11

Design Institute

Las Vegas, Nev.

Aug. 5-9

Executive Officers Council Seminar

Providence, R.I.

Aug. 7

EOC Association Excellence Awards

Providence, R.I.

Sept. 3

Housing Credit Group Issues Forum

San Diego, Calif.

Sept. 24-28

Fall Board of Directors Meeting

San Diego, Calif.

Oct. 3-5   

National Conference on Membership

Des Moines, Iowa

Oct. 24-26

Custom Builder Symposium

Austin, Texas

Nov. 16-19

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Memphis, Tenn.

Nov. 20-22

State and Local Government Affairs Conference

Memphis, Tenn.

Learn More About Upcoming Conferences and Designations

Interested in attending a University of Housing conference or learning more about NAHB designation programs? Visit www.nahb.org/notifyme, and sign up to receive more information.



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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