NBN Online for the week of May 19, 2008

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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

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

Calendar of Events

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

NAHB and UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company, have joined forces to offer NAHB members discounts of up to 30% on shipping.

The NAHB shipping discounts include domestic air and ground, international export and international import. 

Association members can also take advantage of hassle-free on-line shipping, 24/7 access and advanced package tracking at your fingertips.

NAHB members are eligible for discounts up to 30% to help manage costs with no catch — and no minimums.

The shipping discounts — which increase the more packages or letters the user sends — will be applied once enrollment is complete.

The enrollment process is fast and easy and is available to NAHB members through the Web site: www.savewithups.com/nahb.  

For more information on UPS savings and the complete Member Advantage program, visit www.nahb.org/MA.



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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