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In This Issue:

Front Page
Congress Urged to Act Soon to Shore Up Housing, Economy
Housing Finance System Reform Needed to End Mortgage Crisis
58 Members Honored for 50 Years of Service to NAHB
NAHB ‘Weathering the Economic Storm’ Videos Now Online
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: California Project Proves Green Can Be Affordable
Coast to Coast
Subprime Alternative: FHA Reform Deal Close
Housing Forum
Letter to the Editor: Bring Back First-Time Buyers
Politics & Government
Eco-Terrorism Against Street-of-Dreams Homes Denounced
Florida Looks at Crackdown on Copper and Metal Thefts
Government Affairs Awards Deadline Is March 21
Legislative Conference Coming at a Pivotal Time for Housing
Economics & Finance
Conforming and FHA Loan Limits Increased
National Sales Tax Would Be a Setback for Housing
Eye on the Economy: Housing-Directed Stimulus Still Needed
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fine-Tuning an Aerosol Insulation Nozzle
Business Management
Builders Told to Work With Lenders to Resolve Problems
Builders Get ‘Hands-On’ Software Knowledge at IBS
Improve Business Operations With ‘Cost of Doing Business Study’
Submit Comments by June 1 to Update ‘Performance Guidelines’
Sales and Marketing
Asking for the Sale the Key to Successful Selling
Safety
Newer Employees More Likely to Suffer Fatal Injuries
Technology
Integrating Green Home Technologies Grows Margins
50Plus Housing
Football Great Manning to Kick Off 50+ Housing Symposium
Help Rebuild New Orleans at 50+ Housing Symposium
Multifamily
Builders Less Confident in Rental Apartment Market
Register for the Multifamily Pillars Conference on April 1-3
Remodelers
Three Easy Steps to Go Green Remodeling
Commercial
Enter NCBC 2009 Awards of Excellence Competition
Education
Boost Business Skills During National Designation Month
Education Calendar
Environment
Tighter Smog Standards Could Raise Home Building Costs
Single Lot Permits Would Improve Stormwater Regulation
New NAHB Tool Provides Storm Water Compliance Tips
Green Building
IRS Announces Rule Changes for Energy Tax Credit
Labor
Students Battle in Construction Project Competition at IBS
Building Products
Trane Air Conditioners Use Self-Charging Technology
Honeywell Bullet-Proof Fabric Used in Hurricane-Resistant Curtains
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Endowment Doubles IBS Student Scholarships for 2009
HBAs: Challenge/Build/Grow Proposals Due by March 28
Association News
Philadephia-Area Builder Bernard Drueding, Jr. Dies at 86
New: Register Online for Spokesperson Training
April Is ‘New Homes Month,’ Free Promotional Toolkit Available Online
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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Builders Less Confident in Rental Apartment Market

Register for the Multifamily Pillars Conference on April 1-3

 

 

The Broadmoor, site of the Multifamily Pillars Conference on April 1-3.

Register for the Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference and Awards Gala, the premier industry event for the multifamily industry, on April 1-3 in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The conference focuses on best practices, real-life lessons and how multifamily professionals must adapt to stay ahead of market challenges.

The conference will be held at The Boardmoor resort, which features 15 restaurants, cafés and lounges, three golf courses, a tennis club and world-class spa.

Conference sessions include:

  • Multifamily Economic Forecast ― Expert forecasting on how the apartment and condo markets are likely to perform over both the short and long term.

    Speaker: Bernie Markstein, staff vice president, NAHB Economics.

  • Multifamily Market Outlook — A comprehensive update of multifamily markets across the country, including the outlook for development, acquisitions, dispositions, financing and pricing.

    Speaker: G. Ron Witten, president, Witten Advisors.

  • State of the Multifamily Industry ― Leading executives from the for-rent and for-sale segments of the industry will discuss current trends in the market and share their strategies for success in this changing environment.

    Moderator: Leonard Wood, founder, Wood Partners.
    Panel: Bryce Blair, chief executive officer, AvalonBay Communities; Bill Donges, chief executive officer, Lane Company; Dean Henry, president, Legacy Partners Residential; and Connie Moore, president and chief executive officer, BRE Properties.


New This Year: Roundtables, Marketing Track

New this year are two opportunities to learn about and discuss way to maximize business.

  • Topic Roundtables — Attendees are encouraged to participate in a discussion of issues most important to the multifamily industry.

  • All-New Multifamily Marketing Track — The industry’s most strategic and successful marketing professionals examine key marketing concepts, especially how technology can be used to maximize sales and leasing activities. They will also discuss online search engine optimization, brand development and the best way to track data and organize operations.


To view the complete schedule of education sessions, click here.

To Register

For more information, or to register online, click here.

Online registration closes Friday, March 14. For more information, call The NAHB University of Housing at 800-368-5242 x8338, or e-mail registrar@nahb.com.


 

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