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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Aug. 4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

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IRS Provides New Ways to Compute Utility Allowances

SEBC Courses Discuss How to Revitalize Sales, Rentals

Multifamily builders will learn about the state of the multifamily market, how to revitalize sales and best practices in condominium and apartment marketing during three courses at the Southeast Building Conference in Orlando on July 30-Aug. 2.

The courses, presented by NAHB Multifamily, are designed to help condo and apartment builders drive sales in today’s challenging market. All the courses will be held on Friday, Aug. 1.

  • Multifamily Design: Latest, Greatest and Most Efficient
    8:30-10:00 a.m.

    Niles Bolton, of Niles Bolton and Associates; Adrienne Faulkner, of Faulkner Design Group; and Manny Gonzalez, of The KTGY Group, will review design components in the multifamily market that are wowing potential buyers and renters, but are not breaking builders’ budgets. The session also includes a discussion of technologies and practices that are becoming an integral part of successful designs.

  • Multifamily State of the Industry
    1:00-2:30 p.m.

    Mike Mulhall, of Lane Company, and Joe Wilber, of Gables Residential, will provide insights on the apartment and condominium markets and where they are headed.

  • Best Practices in Condo and Apartment Marketing
    3:00-4:30 p.m.

    Tracey Hopkins, of Jump Start Marketing; Christine Lutz, of Garrison Partners Consulting; and Lisa Trosien, of Apartmentexpert.com, will discuss marketing and advertising ideas that can help maximize profits in today’s market.


For more information, view the SEBC multifamily education program flyer.

To register online, click here.

For more information, e-mail Lawrence McFadden at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8550.


 

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