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

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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