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 $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

Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services

   

NAHB members can save an additional 10% off their Member Advantage discounted prices through Thursday, July 31 on printing signs, posters, schematics, blueprints, banners and photo enlargements — all up to 60 inches wide ― with Office Depot’s large-format printing services.

Office Depot’s large format prints are available in black and white or color on a variety of media types, including matte presentation paper, glossy photo paper, artist canvas and indoor/outdoor vinyl materials.

In addition, members can turn basic large format prints into professional looking, durable signs, displays and presentations through foam-board mounting, lamination and grommets available through Office Depot..

Members can use these services at select Office Depot stores, or online at www.officedepot.com/a/design-print-and-ship.

With the online services, members have the option of picking up the printed order at any nationwide Office Depot retail store of having it delivered directly to their office or home.

NAHB members can receive an automatic 10% discount on all online and phone orders if they are registered as Member Advantage customers.

To register for these exclusive Member Advantage Office Depot discounts, call 800-274-2753, or click here for more information.

For a coupon that gives members an additional 10% off Office Depot large-format printing services, click here. The coupon expires July 31, 2008.

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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