NBN Online for the week of March 31, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
In the News, Atlanta Builders Promote Housing Turnaround
Beyond the Slump, Outdoor Home Features Seen as the ‘In’ Trend
Coast to Coast
Jumbo Loans Are Reborn, But Terms Are Stiffer
Politics & Government
Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
New Home Sales Drop Shows Need for Congress to Act Now
OFHEO Decides Not to Lower Conforming Loan Limits
NAHB Helping Members Comply With FHA Marketing Requirements
NAHB Prevails in Keeping Vital Census Data on Housing Markets
Attend or Watch the Construction Forecast Conference on April 24
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builder’s Tip: A Tangle-Free Way to Unroll Electric Cable
Business Management
Tech-Savvy Builders Expected to Lead in Housing Upturn
Switch Strategies From Specs to Selling Contract Homes
Technology
50+ Consumers Are Buying Into Green Technology
Multi-Room Audio and Video Is on Home Buyers’ Radar
50Plus Housing
How to Maximize Effectiveness of Print Advertising
Attend 50+ Symposium in New Orleans on May 19-21
Help Rebuild New Orleans at 50+ Housing Symposium
Remodelers
Tap Into Green Remodeling With Increased Water Efficiency
NAHB Remodelers to Lauch 'Remodel Now' Campaign in May
Building Systems
Attend Log Homes Council President’s Tour April 6-8
Education
Education Calendar
Research
PATH Adds Green Roofs to Its Technology Inventory
Labor
Next Generation of Builders Spends 'A Day at the Job Site'
Building Products
Home Depot Honors 'Hispanic Contractor of the Year'
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Derrick Companies Lauded for Home for Injured Iraqi War Vet
Apply for Centex ‘Build Your Future’ Scholarship by April 7
Applications for Herman J. Smith Scholarships Due May 5
Association News
Spring Board Meeting Set for April 29-May 3 in Washington
Elliott and Rutenberg Running for NAHB Vice President/Secretary
Spring Board Spokesperson Training Sessions Filling Up Fast
Get Free ‘April Is New Homes Month,’ Resources Online Now
Renew or Join NAHB PRx by April 15 for Latest Industry PR Alerts
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
The Hertz Green Collection: Reserve and Conserve
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Spring Board Meeting Set for April 29-May 3 in Washington

Elliott and Rutenberg Running for NAHB Vice President/Secretary

Spring Board Spokesperson Training Sessions Filling Up Fast

Get Free ‘April Is New Homes Month,’ Resources Online Now

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer

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

The Hertz Green Collection: Reserve and Conserve

Calendar of Events

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

NAHB members and staff members of affiliated home builders associations who manage the public relations or public affairs for their company or association should sign up for or renew membership to NAHB’s Public Relations Exchange (PRx) by April 15 so they can receive the latest news and resources on building industry-related public relations.

The PRx service provides members with:

  • Information about new public relations programs and strategies from NAHB to help support local advocacy efforts
  • Up-to-the-minute national housing news, including legislative and regulatory decisions
  • Support for managing housing issues in their markets


PRx e-mails are sent out on an as-needed basis when there is breaking news or new resources are available that will help members or association staffs with their public relations strategies or campaigns.

More than 400 members have signed up to receive periodic PRx public relations-related news and resources that include:

  • Updates on issues affecting members and consumers, such as the mortgage credit crunch, the housing downturn, smart growth, land use and development and green building
  • Resources and tools for developing community and other public service programs that enhance the image of builders
  • Other public relations-specific information from NAHB


NAHB is currently updating the list of recipients for PRx e-mails. New and current PRx recipients must click here by April 15 to receive future PRx e-mails.

Only NAHB members or staff members of NAHB-affiliated home builder associations may sign up to receive PRx e-mails.

For more information, e-mail Brooke Fishel at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8061.


 

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