NBN Online for the week of April 14, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Flurry of Housing Measures Aim at Jump-Starting Economy
Unsold Home Inventory Casts Shadow on Apartments
Media, Mayors Support ‘Buy Now’ Campaign in Arkansas
The Big Hunt Sets Its Sights On National Membership Day
Coast to Coast
Walking Out of a Mortgage and Into Years of Hurt
Politics & Government
Small Business Health Insurance Bill Introduced
States Act to Limit Home Foreclosures
Slumping Economy, Higher Costs Blow Holes in State Budgets
Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: An Easy-to-Fabricate Lockset Drill Guide
Business Management
New Industry Accounting Book Indispensable in Tough Times
50Plus Housing
Attend 50+ Symposium in New Orleans on May 19-21
Multifamily
It’s Hard Sledding for Condo Sales, But They Are Selling
Gen Y Provides Hot Prospects for Urban-Styled Apartments
Seattle High-Rise Named Multifamily Community of the Year
Remodelers
Group Remodels in Houston for a Special Caregiver
'Remodel Now' Campaign Materials Are Available
Design
Enter the Best in American Living Awards Competition
Education
Earn Designations at NAHB Conferences in New Orleans
Education Calendar
Green Building
Attend the Green Building Conference in New Orleans
Labor
Job Corps Skills Blossom at Minot Home and Garden Show
Building Products
DuPont Announces Advances in Corian
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Emmer Development Bags Honor for Butterfly Program
IBS Scholarships an Eye-Opener for Drexel Students
Association News
Get Free ‘April Is New Homes Month,’ Resources Online Now
'Interview Skills' Sold Out; Few 'Presentation Skills' Spots Remain
Avoid Credit Card Processing Rate Increases With Solveras
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Spring Board Meeting Set for April 29-May 3 in Washington
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

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

'Interview Skills' Sold Out; Few 'Presentation Skills' Spots Remain

Avoid Credit Card Processing Rate Increases With Solveras

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

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

Calendar of Events

GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3

Receiving $500 towards the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles, whether for business or personal use, is now as easy as one, two, three.

Follow these simple steps to get your GM authorization number and turn it in at your GM dealer for your $500 discount. The $500 NAHB private offer may be combined with most current GM incentives:

One: Create a username and password.

  • Click on the GM logo from www.nahb.org/MA and click on the authorization number link.

  • Hit the “continue” button under the heading “Obtain username and password to receive authorization to purchase.”

  • Enter last name, first name, street number (note, this must be the street number on file with your HBA) and zip code.

  • The page will then pre-populate with your member information. Create a username and password (note, each must be eight characters).


Two
: Obtain and authorization number

  • Once login is complete, you’ll be directed to a page where you’ll be greeted by your first name.

  • To obtain an authorization number, click on the text, “GM Select Trade Association Private Offer” on the left-hand side of the page.

  • Enter date of birth (00/00/0000 format), zip code and purchaser information (either yourself or a member of your household). Any member of your household living under your roof is eligible for the $500 NAHB private offer.

  • Confirm the information that pre-populates.

  • Print the authorization number page and give it to the dealer.


Three
: Go to www.gmfleet.com/nahb and click on the GM logo for all the details and background information on this $500 offer.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

For information on the Member Advantage discount program and all its participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.



Free NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips in 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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