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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

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House Expected to Vote on Housing Stimulus This Week

Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas

Indiana Builders Paint a Brighter Picture of Local Market

Aug. 12 Audio Seminar to Look at Getting Hesitant Boomers to Buy

Experts on selling to the 50+ market will give tips on how to get fence-sitting boomers and others in the 50+ market to buy now in an hour-long audio seminar from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, Aug. 12. 

Get Hesitant Boomers to Buy Now!” audio seminar participants will discuss how to motivate prospective 50+ home buyers to move forward despite today's market conditions.

Seminar panelists will discuss:

  • The psychology of today’s consumers and how to conquer their fears about buying in the current market

  • Why it’s more effective to rely on community and product strengths to motivate prospects

  • How to educate buyers about their financial portfolio and why they might not have to wait to buy

  • How to build value and offer incentives that won’t break the bank

  • How to make it easier for buyers to sell their existing home


Panelists include moderator Rich Carlson, CAASH, MIRM, CMP, of Carlson Communications in Northborough, Mass.; and speakers Deborah Blake, of Pulte Homes/Del Webb, in Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Chuck Covell, of Covell Communities based in Gaithersburg, Md.

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

Participants will earn one hour of continuing education credit for NAHB’s Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation.

To Register

Registration is $79 per phone site. Companies, local home builders associations and local 50+ councils are encouraged to register and can participate with one site registration fee.

Click here to register.

For more information, or to submit questions to be answered during the audio conference, e-mail Jeff Jenkins at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8292.


 

Improve Your Focus on the 50+ Market With Publications From BuilderBooks.com

The 50+ market provides some great opportunities for builders today. BuilderBooks.com brings together the essential resources for builders seeking to grow their businesses while bringing high-quality product to this demanding, often affluent consumer group that has planned well and is ready to build or buy.

BuilderBooks.com also offers publications on customer service so builders can start building strong relationships before breaking ground and turn these experienced consumers into enthusiastic sales people.

To view or purchase these and a wide variety of industry publications online, click here or call 800-223-2665.


 

CAASH in on Boomer Buyers

The Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation gives housing professionals serving the rapidly burgeoning 50+ market the essential knowledge, tools and skills that will help them succeed — from conducting initial research to design considerations and features to serving the customer.

Find upcoming CAASH classes by clicking here.

For more information, call the Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154 or e-mail CAASHinfo@nahb.com.


 

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