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In This Issue:

Front Page
Lenders Asking Builders, Developers to Pay Down Loans
2008 National Membership Day Brings in 6,939 New Members
Southern California Builders Tout Benefits of Buying Brand New
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Coast to Coast
Housing Octopus Could Grab Smaller Banks
Politics & Government
Back From Recess, Congress Set to Tackle Housing Stimulus
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: The Fed Now Appears to Be on Hold
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Revitalize a Finishing Trowel
Business Management
Learn How Building Green Is Smart for Business
50Plus Housing
Best of 50+ Housing Honored at Symposium in New Orleans
A Livable Community With Sol Thrives in Tucson
Multifamily
Outlook for Rental Housing Strengthens as Condos Sag
Remodelers
Report Identifies Worker Fatalities in Remodeling
Prepare for New EPA Lead Paint Rule With Free NAHB Information
Apply for 2008 NAHB Remodelers Awards
Education
University of Housing Seeks Feedback on Education
Education Calendar
Safety
Sign Up for Remaining Fall Protection Training Seminars
Green Building
Radicals Impede Using Wood and Alternatives That Work
NAHB Headquarters Garners Fourth Energy Star Designation
disaster
Coalition Looks at Gulf Coast Property Insurance Issues
environment
Clock Runs Down on Replacing Expiring Stormwater Permits
International
Russians Visit NAHB for Insights on Affordable Housing
Labor
HBI, Lowe’s Bring Sed de Saber to Hispanic Building Safety Fair
Building Products
GP Paperless Gypsum Panels Can Cut Construction Time
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Eight Awarded 'Strategies for Success' Scholarships
Association News
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

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

Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board

Calendar of Events

Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services

   

NAHB members can save an additional 10% off their Member Advantage discounted prices through July 31 on printing signs, posters, schematics, blueprints, banners and photo enlargements — all up to 60 inches wide ― with Office Depot’s large-format printing services.

Office Depot’s large format prints are available in black and white or color on a variety of media types, including matte presentation paper, glossy photo paper, artist canvas and indoor/outdoor vinyl materials.

In addition, members can turn basic large format prints into professional looking, durable signs, displays and presentations through foam-board mounting, lamination and grommets available through Office Depot..

Members can use these services at select Office Depot stores, or online at www.officedepot.com/a/design-print-and-ship.

With the online services, members have the option of picking up the printed order at any nationwide Office Depot retail store of having it delivered directly to their office or home.

NAHB members can receive an automatic 10% discount on all online and phone orders if they are registered as Member Advantage customers.

To register for these exclusive Member Advantage Office Depot discounts, call 800-274-2753, or click here for more information.

For a coupon that gives members an additional 10% off Office Depot large-format printing services, click here. The coupon expires July 31, 2008.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

For information on the Member Advantage discount program and all its participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.



Free NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips in 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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