NBN Online for the week of July 21, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
House Expected to Vote on Housing Stimulus This Week
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Aug. 12 Audio Seminar to Look at Getting Hesitant Boomers to Buy
Indiana Builders Paint a Brighter Picture of Local Market
Coast to Coast
Credit Seen Drying Up for Small Business
Politics & Government
Mandate Benefits Limited for Residential Energy Efficiency
Economics & Finance
Single-Family Home Starts Slip Further in June
Builder Confidence Loses More Territory in July
Housing Demand Grows as Buyers Struggle to Overcome Obstacles
Federal Reserve Tightens Mortgage Underwriting Rules
Aug. 15 Deadline for FHLBank Director Applications
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Quick and Accurate Shorthand Measuring
codes and standards
Performance Solid for Vinyl Siding Over Foam Sheathing
Business Management
Retaining Assets: How to Get Paid in a Bankruptcy
Technology
Technology Helps Solidify Revenue in Volatile Market
50Plus Housing
SEBC Courses Discuss How to Attract 50+ Buyers
Women
During Lean Times, Seek Opportunities Outside the Box
Remodelers
Use Escalation Clause to Manage Pricing Increases
Deadline for NAHB Remodelers Awards Is July 25
Remodelers Making a Difference in Their Local Councils
Design
Enter the BALA Design Competition by July 31
Building Systems
Enter Building Systems Councils Excellence Awards
Commercial
Apply for 2009 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 26
Education
Education Calendar
Safety
In Case of Lightning, Workers Need to Take Precautions
New Scaffold Safety Video Essential for Fall Protection
environment
July 23 Webcast Looks at Storm Water Rules for Housing
Legal
Ask the Lawyer: New Online Copyright Process
Labor
Top HBI Job Corps Instructors Receive Awards
Building Products
Safe Plumbing Site Provides Water Efficiency Information
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
24 Centex ‘Build Your Future’ Scholars Announced
Association News
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
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

Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services

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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