NBN Online for the week of June 23, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Worst Housing Slump in 50 Years Has Not Run Its Course
Congress Urged to Pass Housing Stimulus Bill Now
South New Jersey Builders Not Dogged by Big Home Inventory
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: A Union of Form, Function and Warehouses
Coast to Coast
Higher Energy Prices Threatening Home Builders
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Lose More Ground in May
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Simple Drying Racks for Painted Trim Work
Business Management
Thinking Green? Experts Say Start Small, Don’t Over Promise
‘Beyond Warranty’ Helps Builders in Eye of Service Storm
Technology
ESCs Are a Critical Home Building Trade
Women
Survive or Dive: Facing the Challenging Market
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 26
Commercial
LED Lighting Solutions Can Help Turn Parking Lots Green
Remodelers
Apply for 2008 NAHB Remodelers Awards
Plan to Attend the Remodeling Show in Baltimore
Education
Education Calendar
construction safety
Precautions Needed to Protect Workers From Summer Heat
environment
Toolkit Provides Information on Storm Water Control
research
Judges Named for 2009 EnergyValue Housing Awards
international
NAHB Teaches Nigerians About American Housing System
Legal
Bosch Recalls Unsafe Hammer Drills
Labor
Pulte Homes Promotes Diversity Among Its Interns
Building Products
$2,500 in Rebates Per Home Available From Manufacturers
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Endowment Begins Pilot Internship Program at NAHB
Association News
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
Sign Up for UPS Savings and Be Entered to Win a Handheld GPS
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container

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

Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services

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

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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