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

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

Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container

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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