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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

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Green Building a Plus for Builders in Tough Market

Home Buyers Finding Out They Have It Good in Oklahoma City

Take Aim on Membership During ‘The Big Hunt,’ Tuesday, May 20

NAHB members and membership chairmen are invited to join ”The Big Hunt” — the National Membership Day free webcast on Tuesday, May 20 — to learn how to grow and retain membership for their local home builders associations. Tips on how to help members survive the housing downturn will also be presented during the webcast.

“The Big Hunt” webcast will be from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST. Visit www.nahb.com to watch it.

During the webcast, members and HBAs will learn how to:

  • Take advantage of the economic impact model from NAHB Economics
    Beginning 2:05 p.m.

  • Bust myths in local markets with resources and help from the NAHB Public Affairs department and myth busters resources.
    Beginning 2:45 p.m.

  • Navigate the NAHB Web site, www.nahb.org, to access the members-only content.
    Beginning 3:03 p.m.

  • Navigate NAHB’s BizTools for tips on how to manage more effectively and increase profits.
    Beginning 3:14 p.m.

  • Learn about the importance and benefits of membership.
    Beginning 4:04 p.m.

  • Solicit BUILD PAC donations.
    Beginning 4:47 p.m.


“The Big Hunt” will also feature three retention roundtables with participants discussing the successful methods their HBAs employed to raise their retention rates.

Viewers will have a chance to win NASCAR tickets at 2:55 p.m., a Bose sound system at 3:35 p.m. and a $500 Lowe’s gift certificate at 4:15 p.m.

Note all times are Eastern Standard Time.

To link to the webcast, log on to NAHB’s home page at www.nahb.org beginning at 2:00 p.m. EST, Tuesday, May 20.

The webcast will be broadcast with RealAudio sound, available free online. To download it, visit www.real.com.

For more information

 For more information, visit www.nahb.org/membershipday, or call the NAHB Membership Team at 800-368-5242 x8440.


 

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