NBN Online for the week of June 16, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Stimulus Bill Urgently Needed as Housing Signs Darken
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Lexington Builders Put ‘Buy Now’ Message on Television
Coast to Coast
Equity Losses Aren’t Felt Evenly
Politics & Government
Members Urged to Participate in Stimulus Lobbying Blitz
Proposed Rule Requires Federal Contractors to Use E-Verify
States Act as Copper Thefts Continue to Plague Builders
Economics & Finance
Builder Confidence Stuck in a Rut in June
Eye on the Economy: The Fed Rattles Its Anti-Inflation Saber
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Simple Drying Racks for Painted Trim Work
Technology
Retrofit Technology to Existing Homes Without New Wiring
50Plus Housing
Retiring Boomers Shape Up as a Bonanza for Home Builders
Creating a Boomer Market: Give 'em Lifestyle
Speakers Sought for 2009 50+ Symposium in Philadelphia
Remodelers
Promote Remodeling With Free NAHB ‘Remodel Now’ Material
Commercial
Cold-Formed Steel Offers Cost-Competitive Solution
Education
Builder Gains Opportunities, Credibility With Designation
NAHB University of Housing Seeks Feedback on Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Multifamily Builders Await New Green Building Standard
Environment
Big Builders Agree to Pay Storm Water Violation Fines
construction safety
National Safety Month Puts Focus on Fall Prevention
Labor
Builders Address CDC's Hispanic Worker Safety Issues
Building Products
Inherently Green, Roller Shades Upgraded by Graber
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Endowment to Fund ‘State of the Nation’s Housing’ Report
Association News
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Sign Up for UPS Savings and Be Entered to Win a Handheld GPS
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
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

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

Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals

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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