NBN Online for the week of May 26, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Northeast Will Be First to See Signs of a Housing Upturn
Free ‘National Homeownership Month’ Material Available
Florida County Sees Housing Doing Better Than Rest of the State
Audio Seminar to Look at Green Building Challenges, Opportunities
Coast to Coast
Housing Skid Leads to Exodus of Builders
housing forum
Letter to the Editor: A Local Paper Sells Housing Short
Politics & Government
Grassroots Push On as Senate Panel Advances Housing Bill
Sluggish Revenues at Core of State Budget Woes
States Continue to Tackle Immigration Issue
New Jersey Builders Battle New Development Rules
Economics & Finance
April Upward New Home Sales Blip ‘Not Much to Celebrate’
Housing Affordability Rises for Third Straight Quarter
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Story Sticks Make Measuring Easy
Business Management
How to Make Salespeople Part of the Warranty Service Team
Multifamily
Condos Decline, Credit Tightens in First Quarter
Remodelers
Potential Energy Savings Huge With Green Remodeling
Education
University of Housing Seeks Feedback on Education
Education Calendar
Safety
HBAs: Host a Fall Protection Training Seminar This Year
Green Building
Hovnanian Testing the Waters for Green Building Plunge
Newest Class of Certified Green Professionals Inducted
Legal
Register for Construction Law Seminar on Sept. 11-12
Labor
Florida Builder Receives ‘Hands That Work’ Award
Building Products
GE Tankless Gas Water Heaters Cutting Energy Costs
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Six HBAs Awarded Challenge/Build/Grow Grants
Association News
1980 NAHB President Merrill Butler Dies in California
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board
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

Northeast Will Be First to See Signs of a Housing Upturn

Florida County Sees Housing Doing Better Than Rest of the State

Audio Seminar to Look at Green Building Challenges, Opportunities

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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