NBN Online for the week of July 14, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Extended Term Sought for Home Buyer Tax Credit
Fannie, Freddie Plan Underscores Need for Housing Stimulus Bill
Calls and E-Mails Needed as Stimulus Bill Moves to Finish Line
Coast to Coast
Housing Market Not So Bad in Right Places
Politics & Government
Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Extension Urged
State BUILD PAC Events Gear Up for Busy Campaign Cycle
Economics & Finance
Easing of Jumbo Loan Crunch Key to Recovery in California
Eye on the Economy: Home Sales and Prices Continue Downward
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Sales
Connecticut HBAs Team Up to Have Media Tell Their Story
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 26
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fabricating an Inexpensive Dust Collector
Business Management
Protect Against Personal Liability in Down Market
Technology
Critical Questions to Ask Before Installing Technology
IBS
Registration Open for 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Remodelers
New EPA Brochure Gives Tips on Lead-Safe Practices
NAHB Remodelers Membership Has Its Advantages
Remodelers Making a Difference in Their Local Councils
Women
Digging In to Dig Out: Riding Out the Downturn
Building Systems
Enter Building Systems Councils Excellence Awards
Design
Enter the BALA Design Competition by July 31
Commercial
Apply for 2009 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1
Custom
Register for Custom Builder Symposium in Austin, Texas
Education
Education Calendar
construction safety
NAHB Safety Card Helps Builders Avoid Silica Hazards
Green Building
Green Home Business Brisk in Slow Delaware Market
Durham Builders Help Families Own Green Habitat Homes
NAHB Research Center Accredits 100th Green Home Verifier
Builders Line Up for 'Certified Green Professional' Designation
environment
Modular Home Builders Need Storm Water Permits and Plans
disaster
Iowa HBAs Swing Into Action After Flooding
Labor
Project CRAFT Training Draws Housing Industry Support
Building Products
Bose and Rinnai Show ‘Cool’ New Products at PCBC
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Glunt Scholar Timothy Mueller Interns as NAHB Law Clerk
Association News
HBAs: Apply for NAHB/NOD Disability Initiative Award
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
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

Related Articles

Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Extension Urged

State BUILD PAC Events Gear Up for Busy Campaign Cycle

This summer and fall promise to be active seasons for BUILD-PAC fundraising, as state home builders associations host numerous events that are playing an important role in achieving BUILD PAC’s goals for the 2008 election cycle and are helping to increase membership participation.

Some state events have come and gone, some are scheduled and others are in the planning stages. States that have yet to plan an event are encouraged to contact BUILD-PAC staff members and schedule one today.

The following states have already held their fundraisers and helped get BUILD-PAC that much closer to its goal:

  • Arizona — Golf Reception
  • Indiana — Indians Baseball Game
  • Iowa — Board of Directors Reception
  • Indiana — Golf Reception
  • Kansas City, Mo. — Reception and Dinner
  • Montana — Golf Reception
  • Oklahoma — Fundraiser at Installation Banquet
  • South Dakota — Turkey Hunt
  • South Dakota — BUILD-PAC Lunch
  • Wisconsin — Golf Reception


The following have scheduled BUILD-PAC fundraisers for this summer and fall:

  • North Carolina — BBQ Roast at Hickory Motor Speedway
  • North Dakota — Fishing Excursion
  • Connecticut — Golf Outing
  • New Jersey — Golf Tournament and Texas Hold’em Poker
  • North Carolina — Cuban Party
  • Nevada — Golf Reception
  • North Dakota — Golf Reception
  • Idaho — Boat Cruise
  • Nebraska — Golf Reception
  • Oklahoma (Tulsa) — Golf Reception
  • Michigan — Cocktails with Rep. Camp
  • South Dakota — Golf Reception
  • Virginia — Golf Reception
  • Kansas — Golf Reception
  • North Carolina — Shrimp and Oyster Roast
  • Texas (Fort Worth) — Golf Reception
  • Georgia — Golf Reception
  • Alaska — Gold Key Club Reception
  • Arkansas — Golf Reception
  • Idaho — Golf Reception
  • Texas (San Antonio) — Golf Reception
  • Texas (Dallas) — Golf Reception
  • Vermont — Golf Reception


For those considering hosting a BUILD-PAC event in their state, the BUILD-PAC staff can help with the “nuts and bolts” of putting the event together; can provide reimbursement for some of the costs; can provide a list of past and current contributors; and can provide prizes and give-aways. Officers of BUILD-PAC and staff members will travel to the event.

For more information, e-mail Rachel Sullivan at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8289; or contact Betsy Savage, x8510.



Build on Change at State and Local Government Affairs Conference

No matter what the outcome of the 2008 election, one thing is certain — change. The 2008 State and Local Government Affairs Conference on Nov. 20-22 in Memphis, Tenn, gives HBA government affairs staff and volunteer leadership the resources to navigate the shifting political landscape with ease.

Learn the most effective ways to educate new leaders about the housing market and make housing a priority at the local and state levels.

For more information, visit www.nahb.org/SLGAConference.


 

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