NBN Online for the week of March 17, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Research Weighs Consumer Preferences in Soft Market
Builders in Kansas City Bust Housing Myths in the News Media
Case Says Housing Prices 'Flat' in Most Local Markets
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: BALA Home — Actually, Cottage — of the Year
Coast to Coast
Affluent Are Also Losing Homes
Politics & Government
Congress, White House Step Up Efforts to Rescue Economy
NAHB Steps Up Call for GSE Reform After Syron Remarks
Fund Helps Builders Fight Battles in Arizona and Florida
Economics & Finance
Builder Confidence Unchanged in March
Strong Growth Projected for Cement Demand Through 2030
NAHB Members Urged to Complete Economic Data Census Form
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders' Tip: How to Cope-Cut Quarter-Round Trim
Building Quality
Five Common Construction Mistakes Undermine Sales
KB Home First to Earn National Housing Quality Certification
National Housing Quality Award Entries Due April 30
Business Management
Making Money Starts With a Good Business Plan
Generation Y Is Ready to Buy, Technology Will Help Sell Them
50Plus Housing
Attend 50+ Symposium in New Orleans on May 19-21
Help Rebuild New Orleans at 50+ Housing Symposium
Multifamily
Builder Confidence in Condo Market Erodes Further
Remodelers
Remodelers Have a Passion for Community Service
NAHB Remodeling Channel Provides Valuable Remodeling Info
Building Systems
Systems-Built Approach Reduces Wasted Materials
'Lean' Factory Home Building Boosts Market Share
Technology
Five Things Builders Should Know About Home Technology
Education
Boost Business Skills During National Designation Month
Education Calendar
Legal
S.C. Builders Buoyed by Liability Insurance Ruling
Labor
Team Builders Interns Expand Horizons at Builders’ Show
Building Products
Energy Star Honors Whirlpool for Energy-Saving Appliances
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Willis Homes Honored for Rebuilding Homeless Shelter
Applications for Centex ‘Build Your Future’ Scholarships Due April 7
HBAs: Challenge/Build/Grow Proposals Due by March 28
Association News
Renew, Join NAHB PRx by April 15 for Latest Industry PR Alerts
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer
New: Register Online for Spokesperson Training
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

Renew, Join NAHB PRx by April 15 for Latest Industry PR Alerts

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer

New: Register Online for Spokesperson Training

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

Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.

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. 5-7

Sales and Marketing Exchange

Phoenix, Ariz.

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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