NBN Online for the week of July 28, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Can Use New Tax Credit to Help Spur Home Sales
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Aug. 4
Landmark Housing Bill Awaits Signature of President Bush
Coast to Coast
Gas Prices Drive Push to Reinvent America’s Suburbs
housing forum
Now Could Be a Great Time to Buy a Home
Politics & Government
FHA Retooled to Meet Nation's Housing Needs
FHA Provides Relief to Owners Facing Foreclosure
Housing GSEs Receive New Support, a Strong Regulator
Fannie, Freddie Given Temporary Line of Credit
regulation
Impact Fee Relief Spurs Local Growth in Down Economy
Economics & Finance
New Homes for Sale Drop Off Some in June
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Quick and Accurate Shorthand Measuring
Business Management
Business Analysis Builds on Strengths, Isolates Threats
Online Conference Looks at Coping in Difficult Times
Women
When You Can’t Recoup Your Losses, Exit Gracefully
IBS
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
50Plus Housing
Aug. 12 Audio Seminar: Getting Hesitant Boomers to Buy
Multifamily
IRS Provides New Ways to Compute Utility Allowances
SEBC Courses Discuss How to Revitalize Sales, Rentals
Sales
Builders of Madison County Report Impressive Home Sales
Nature Blossoms as an Amenity in the Southeast
Remodelers
Learn More About New Lead Paint Rule at Free Seminars
Member Profile: Getting Involved, Giving Back
Earn Designation Credits at the Remodeling Show
codes and standards
Costly ICC Code Changes Up for a Vote in Minneapolis
construction safety
New Ergonomics Standard Calls for Three-Foot Drywall
Design
Enter the BALA Design Competition by July 31
Commercial
Apply for 2009 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1
Education
Strengthen Leadership Skills at Upcoming Conferences
Education Calendar
research
Conclave Looks at Tools to Commercialize New Products
Green Building
NAHB Advises FTC on Accuracy of ‘Green' Product Claims
Momentum Grows for NAHB Green Building Program
Legal
Ask the Lawyer: Enforcing Personal Guaranties
Federal Hourly Minimum Wage Raised to $6.55
Building Products
Danze Product Catalog Taps Into What Makes Design Fun
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
John and Ann Koelemij Named Founding Advocates
Association News
Builder and Housing Advocate David K. Hill Dies in Illinois
Bust Media Myths Confidently With Spokesperson Training
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Builder and Housing Advocate David K. Hill Dies in Illinois

Bust Media Myths Confidently With Spokesperson Training

UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping

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

Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container

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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