NBN Online for the week of June 9, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
NAHB Working to Keep Credit Flowing to Small Builders
NAHB Conference Attendees Help Rebuild Katrina-Damaged Home
Charlotte, N.C. Media Campaign Builds on ‘Unbeatable’ Market
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Coast to Coast
Housing Affordability Back to Pre-Bubble Levels
Politics & Government
Builders Look for Stimulus Bill to End Downward Spiral
Economics & Finance
NAHB Members, Be Counted in the Economic Data Census
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Revitalize a Finishing Trowel
Sales and Marketing
NAHB Members Celebrating Homeownership Month
Business Management
NAHB Resources Help Members Weather the Slump
Improve Company Marketing With These Nine Easy Tips
Technology
Use Home Technologies as an Effective Selling Tool
50Plus Housing
Apply for Livable Community Awards by Thursday, June 12
Multifamily
Index Shows Weaker Demand for Rental Apartment Market
Remodelers
EPA Sets Lead Paint Clean-up and Verification Procedures
Let Clients Know How Green Remodeling Can Improve a Home
disaster
Builders Advised to Prepare for Busy Hurricane Season
Commercial
Apply for 2009 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1
Education
NAHB University of Housing Seeks Feedback on Education
Education Calendar
Labor
Graduating Class for Women Trainees Biggest Ever
Building Products
Rinnai Introduces Dual-Use Tankless Water Heaters
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Pardee Homes Honored for Refurbishing St. Jude’s Ranch
Association News
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
Sign Up for UPS Savings and Be Entered to Win a Handheld GPS
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services

Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container

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

Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board

Calendar of Events

Sign Up for UPS Savings and Be Entered to Win a Handheld GPS

Sign up for the NAHB Member Advantage UPS Savings Program and become eligible to win a handheld GPS navigation device with a retail value of $399.99.

To qualify, enroll in the UPS Savings Program at www.savewithups.com/nahb and ship two (2) UPS Next Day Air packages between now and Monday, June 30.

This promotion is only valid for new enrollments between now and June 30. Certain restrictions apply. See below* for further details.

The winner will be announced July 18. 

NAHB members enrolled in the UPS Savings Program and who use UPS to ship can save up to 30% on their shipping costs. To enroll in the program, visit  www.savewithups.com/nahb.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

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

* No purchase necessary. Promotion ends June 30, 2008.  Open only to individuals who, at the time of entry, are (i) legal residents of 50 U.S. states or Wahington, D.C. (ii) 18 or older and (iii) current members of NAHB. Limit of one entry per person. One prize to be awarded. To enter without purchase, mail 3 x 5 card with company name, full name, address, date of birth, postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers to UPS, Attn: UPS Savings Program, 55 Glenlake Parkway NE, Building 3, Floor 5, Atlanta, Ga. 30328. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Subject to applicable laws and official rules. For official rules, send request by mail to UPS, Attn: UPS Savings Program, 55 Glenlake Parkway NE, Building 3, Floor 5, Atlanta, Ga. 30328.



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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