NBN Online for the week of April 21, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Credit Well Drying Up for Builders, Too, Congress Told
States, Localities Have Options to Stimulate the Economy
Tidewater Builders Paint a Brighter Picture of Their Housing Market
Coast to Coast
Housing Crisis Takes Human Toll
Politics & Government
Long Hearing Looks at ‘Drastic’ Clean Water Act Changes
Attend Government Affairs Recognition Breakfast on May 1
Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference on April 30
Economics & Finance
NAHB Chief Economist Says U.S. Has Slid Into Recession
Housing Starts Lose Further Ground in March
No Rally in Builder Confidence Seen in April
Surveys Find Consumers More Upbeat About Home Buying
Freddie Mac Buying Jumbo Loans in High-Cost Areas
Eye on the Economy: Housing Indicators Are Flashing Red
Attend or View the Construction Forecast Conference on April 24
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: An Easy-to-Fabricate Lockset Drill Guide
Womens Council
Survey Finds Women Rising to Top Home Building Ranks
Technology
Home Technology Disconnect Could Mean Lost Revenues
Like Builders, ESCs Specialize in Different Market Segments
50Plus Housing
The Veranda at CollegeTown Is a Safe Haven for Seniors
Remodelers
Harvard Sees Remodeling Slowing in Second Half of 2008
Make the Next Bathroom Remodel a Water-Efficient One
Remodelers’ Spring Board Preview
'Remodel Now' Material Available for Remodeling Month
Disaster
NAHB Grant Helps Illinois Builders House Katrina Victim
Building Systems
President's Tour Looks at Manufacturers, Green Building
sales
'Trillion Dollar Women’ Gives Viewpoint of Female Buyers
Education
Earn Designations at NAHB Conferences in New Orleans
Education Calendar
Green Building
Completion of National Green Building Standard Nears
Applications Period for EnergyValue Awards Open
Beazer Steps Up Energy-, Eco-Performance of Its Homes
Green Homes Tour Expanding in North Carolina
Certified Green Professionals to Be Honored at Green Conference
Green Conference Offers Development Educational Track
Earth Day Starts With Reducing Energy Use at Home
Labor
Trustees Visit HBI Programs at Work in New Orleans
Building Products
New Danza Faucets Bring Elegant Design to the Kitchen
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Endowment HELP Goes a Long Way at Maryland University
Applications for Herman J. Smith Scholarships Due May 5
Association News
Get Free ‘April Is New Homes Month,’ Resources Online Now
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
'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
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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