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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Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends

NAHB Members, Be Counted in the Economic Data Census

The U.S. Census Bureau is urging NAHB members to complete their economic census forms. Members can use estimates to complete the form if book figures are not readily available.

The economic data, which is collected by the Census Bureau every five years, is used to support public policy and business decisions at the national and local level. The government also uses the data to help measure how the economy is performing.

More than 4 million Census forms were sent to businesses of all sizes late last year. Federal law — Title 13. U.S. Code — requires the forms to be completed and returned to the Census Bureau.

For more information or help completing the form, visit the Census Bureau help site at www.census.gov/econhelp, or call 800-233-6136.



Want to Know the Housing Forecast for the Top 100 Metros? 

Find out in HousingEconomic.com’s 2008 to 2009 Metro Forecast (free preview).

Get the metro forecast with in-depth analysis, overviews and downloadable Excel tables.

To learn more, visit www.HousingEconomics.com.



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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