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In This Issue:

Front Page
Green Building a Plus for Builders in Tough Market
Take Aim on Membership During ‘The Big Hunt,’ Tuesday, May 20
Home Buyers Finding Out They Have It Good in Oklahoma City
Coast to Coast
Spring a Bust for Housing Market
Politics & Government
Builders Urged to Meet With Their Members of Congress
Senate Votes to Renew Flood Insurance Program
Anaheim Stimulus Plan Aims at Reviving Home Building
Economics & Finance
Single-Family Home Starts Lose More Ground in April
Builder Confidence Edges Down in May
Fannie, Freddie Overturn 'Declining Market' Policies
Eye on the Economy: Fiscal Policy Needed to Break Downward Spiral
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Story Sticks Make Measuring Easy
Research
In a Slump, Builders Redesign Homes to Add Value
Business Management
Document All Change Orders and Avoid Potential Headaches
Technology
Technology Adds Safety, Convenience, Energy Efficiency
50Plus Housing
Madison’s Troy Gardens Builds a Sense of Community
Remodelers
NAHB Efforts Minimize Problems With Lead Paint Rule
CAPS Remodelers Are Experts on Aging in Place
Education
University of Housing Seeks Feedback on Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
More Big Changes Ahead Predicted for Green Building
Awards Honor Leaders in Sustainable Building Practices
Building Products
CertainTeed Easy-Care Fence Provides Stucco Styling in Vinyl
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Lennar Honored for Mental Health Center for Children
Association News
1990 NAHB President Martin Perlman Dies in Houston
Free ‘National Homeownership Month’ Material Available
Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

1990 NAHB President Martin Perlman Dies in Houston

Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board

Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services

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

Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container

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

Calendar of Events

Free ‘National Homeownership Month’ Material Available

June is National Homeownership Month and NAHB is offering members and home builders associations free online promotional material ― including sample articles, radio and print advertisements, member education and other consumer resources — that highlights the benefits of homeownership for consumers and provides positive messages about the home building industry.

The material also includes the “Guide to Celebrating National Homeownership Month in June,”  which provides tips and ideas on how to celebrate homeownership month, such as planning a news conference and holding a homeownership fair.

Members and HBAs can distribute the homeownership month information to their local news media throughout June or anytime during the year. The ready-to-use articles can also be placed in special tabloid sections for home shows, parades of homes or other special events. All the material can be customized to add relevant local data and contact information.

The material also supports the “Buy Now” message. With interest rates near historic lows, competitive prices and great home selections, buying a home today enables families to enjoy all of the traditional benefits of homeownership, including an excellent return on investment, tax savings, wealth-building, price stability and achieving the American Dream.

The National Homeownership Month Promotional Kit includes:

  • Talking points on why it’s a great time for homeownership

  • National Homeownership Month press release

  • Economic and housing data

  • National Homeownership Month proclamation

  • Questions and answers to counter negative perceptions of market conditions

  • Ready-to-use print and radio advertisements

  • Articles for home owners — ranging from how to get a mortgage, maintenance and technology to how to add value to your house.


For more information on getting the message out to home owners and potential home buyers, visit www.nahb.org/homeownershipmonth; or e-mail Brooke Fishel at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8061.


 

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