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

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

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

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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