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

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

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.

April 29

Train the Trainer

Washington, D.C.

May 9-10

Green Building for Building Professionals

New Orleans, La.

May 11-13

National Green Building Conference

New Orleans, La.

May 11

National Green Building Awards

New Orleans, La.

May 14

Business Management for Building Professionals

New Orleans, La.

May 17

Selling to Active Adults

New Orleans, La.

May 18

Designing for the Active Adult

New Orleans, La.

May 18

Trends and Research Methods to Define the Active Adult Lifestyle

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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