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In This Issue:

Front Page
A Push in New-Home Sales Is Needed to Get to Better Times
Congress Must Address Housing Crisis, Economists Say
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published May 5
Coast to Coast
‘Declining Markets’ and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
Housing Forum
A Message on Myth Buster Resources
Politics & Government
White House Opposes Frank Foreclosure Plan
Congress Told Builders Lead on Energy-Efficient Housing
Home Building Helped in Anaheim Stimulus Package
Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference on April 30
Attend Government Affairs Recognition Breakfast on May 1
Economics & Finance
Banks Tightening on Prime and Subprime Mortgages
Big Builders Must Change or Face ‘Hyper-Competition,’ Analysts Say
Strong Housing Demand to Return Following Downturn
IRS Withdraws Rules Harmful to Secondary Mortgage Market
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders' Tip: An Efficient, Less Frustrating Way to Paint Doors
Business Management
Market to Realtors Effectively With Online Technology
NAHB Directory Provides Easy-to-Find Technology Services
Technology
Buyers Want Technology, Let Them See It in Model Homes
50Plus Housing
Duplex Transformed Into Home for a Lifetime
Remodelers
EPA Lead Paint Rule Published on Earth Day, April 22
NAHB Has Free Materials Available for 'National Remodeling Month'
Safety
OSHA Begins Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign
Education
Education Calendar
Labor
Katrina Relief Training Program Opening in Jackson, Miss.
Building Products
Anti-Microbial Health Claims for Copper Alloys Approved
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Dan Rawls Co. Honored for McDonald House Rehab
Apply for Herman J. Smith Scholarships by May 5
Association News
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
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

EPA Lead Paint Rule Published on Earth Day, April 22

NAHB Has Free Materials Available for 'National Remodeling Month'

 

 

This "realize your dream backyard" ad is one of several free resources available from NAHB Remodelers to help remodelers promote their businesses during "National Home Remodeling Month" and for the “Remodel Now" campaign.

The NAHB Remodelers has consumer brochures, advertisments, fact sheets, press releases and other tools available online to help remodelers promote their business during “National Home Remodeling Month” in May.

Next month, the council will also launch a year-long "Remodel Now" companion campaign so remodelers, local councils and home builders associations can educate home owners about the benefits of remodeling.

The "Remodel Now" campaign materials — which can be easily adapted — include:

  • A list of the the top 10 reasons to remodel
  • Customizable magazine and newspaper articles about the financial and lifestyle benefits of remodeling
  • "Top Five Reasons to Remodel" consumer advertisemens 
  • "May Is National Home Remodeling Month" promotional materials
  • A "Remodel Now" consumer brochure 
  • A how-to kit for implementing the "Remodel Now" campaign
  • Remodeling fact sheets
  • Remodeling logos
  • A "May Is National Home Remodeling Month" proclamation
  • Remodeling public service announcements


The materials are available free to NAHB remodelers and their local councils and will be updated regularly. Visit the Remodeling Month campaign Web site to download and customize these campaign materials.

For more information, e-mail Kelly Mack at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8451; or visit www.nahb.org/remodelingmonth.



Earn NAHB’s New Green Designation at the National Green Building Conference

The Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective and affordable options.

Both required courses for the CGP will be held at the National Green Building Conference, May 11-13 in New Orleans.

For more information, visit www.nahb.org/GreenBuildingConference.



Increase Your Professional Credibility

The Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designation emphasizes business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation.

Remodelers who earn the CGR become members of an exclusive national program and gain recognition as industry leaders.

To learn more about the CGR designation, visit www.nahb.org/CGRinfo, or call The Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154.



‘Warranties for Builders and Remodelers’ Available at BuilderBooks.com

Warranties for Builders and Remodelers,” available through BuilderBooks.com, provides vital knowledge concerning the basic elements of a warranty.

This second edition addresses the changes to state statues of repose applicable to construction and changes and additions to the mandatory notice provisions in states that have these laws.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.




'How to Find a Professional Remodeler' Available at BuilderBooks.com

"How to Find a Professional Remodeler," available at BuilderBooks.com, promotes the professionalism of your remodeling business by offering valuable advice to your customers on the process of selecting a remodeler.

The brochure guides consumers from the dream to the reality of having their homes remodeled by skilled and trained professionals. Sections include what to look for in a professional remodeler and what questions to ask.

To view or puchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665 to order.

 

 

 

 


 

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