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

Earn Designations at NAHB Conferences in New Orleans

Education Calendar

April 24

Spring Construction Forecast Conference

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 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 & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

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

Sept. 3

Housing Credit Group Issues Forum

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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