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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

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

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

Receiving $500 towards the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles, whether for business or personal use, is now as easy as one, two, three.

Follow these simple steps to get your GM authorization number and turn it in at your GM dealer for your $500 discount. The $500 NAHB private offer may be combined with most current GM incentives:

One: Create a username and password.

  • Click on the GM logo from www.nahb.org/MA and click on the authorization number link.

  • Hit the “continue” button under the heading “Obtain username and password to receive authorization to purchase.”

  • Enter last name, first name, street number (note, this must be the street number on file with your HBA) and zip code.

  • The page will then pre-populate with your member information. Create a username and password (note, each must be eight characters).


Two
: Obtain and authorization number

  • Once login is complete, you’ll be directed to a page where you’ll be greeted by your first name.

  • To obtain an authorization number, click on the text, “GM Select Trade Association Private Offer” on the left-hand side of the page.

  • Enter date of birth (00/00/0000 format), zip code and purchaser information (either yourself or a member of your household). Any member of your household living under your roof is eligible for the $500 NAHB private offer.

  • Confirm the information that pre-populates.

  • Print the authorization number page and give it to the dealer.


Three
: Go to www.gmfleet.com/nahb and click on the GM logo for all the details and background information on this $500 offer.

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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