NBN Online for the week of August 11, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Pulte, Builders Promoting Home Buying Tax Credit
Aug. 12 Audio Seminar to Look at Getting Hesitant Boomers to Buy
Builders Hear Advice on Making Job Changes in Tough Market
Kalamazoo Builders School Home Buyers on Tax Credit
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Rustic Charm Meets High-Tech Luxury and Comfort
Coast to Coast
Tax Benefits Make Now a Great Time to Buy a Home
Housing Forum
Housing Collapse Ahead? Not According to the Data
Politics & Government
Housing Suppliers Help Push Housing Bill Into Law
Economics & Finance
Housing Bill Bans FHA Seller Downpayment Assistance
New Law Alters FHLBank Director Appointment Process
Eye on the Economy: Housing Downswing Approaching a Bottom
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Fix Warped Cabinet Doors
international
Weak Dollar Spurs U.S. Home Sales to British Buyers
Business Management
What to Do When Money Is Tight
Aug. 21 Online Panel to Discuss Coping in Tough Times. Free
Building Systems
Learn More About Advantage of Systems-Built Homes
Enter Building Systems Councils Excellence Awards by Sept. 17
Sales
How to Market Homes Using Social Networking Sites
Multifamily
Builder Confidence in Condo Market Continues to Shrink
Remodelers
Celebrate Remodeling at 2008 NAHB Remodelers Gala
Member Profile: Putting Education, Helping People First
Earn Designation Credits at the Remodeling Show
Learn More About New Lead Paint Rule at Free NAHB Seminars
IBS
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Custom
Register for Custom Builder Symposium in Austin, Texas
Education
Strengthen Leadership Skills at Upcoming Conferences
Education Calendar
Green Building
Indiana Gets Its First Certified NAHB Green Home
Conference Promotes Trees in Public Spaces
Water Efficiency Leader Awards Deadline Aug. 29
environment
Arizona Builders Dispute Santa Cruz River Decision
Legal
Register for Construction Law Seminar on Sept. 11-12
Labor
Dozier Academy Sees First HBI/Project CRAFT Graduates
Building Products
NuTone Ironing Centers Increase Storage Space
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Herman J. Smith Scholarship Award Winners Announced
Association News
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
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas

Registration for the 2009 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas on Jan. 20-23 — the single, most important and largest industry event of the year — is now open.

This year, IBS will feature:

  • More than 1,700 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services
  • More than 250 education sessions or programs designed to help members stay current on industry trends and issues


Full Registration

Full registration provides attendees with access to four days of exhibits on one million net square feet of exhibit space, all the educational sessions and new, daily-featured speakers.

Full registration is $295 for members through Nov. 7 and $425 thereafter. 

Full registration for non-members is $475 and $575, respectively.

Exhibits-Only Registration

Exhibits-only registration is $50 for members through Nov. 7 and $100 after and $50 for their spouses.

Exhibits-only registration for non-members is $100 through Nov. 7 and $200 after and $70 for their spouses.

Education Session Tickets

Exhibits-only registered attendees can purchase tickets to individual IBS education sessions. Individual tickets are $50 for members and $70 for non-members. Registrants can purchase packages of four tickets and get one free or seven tickets and get three free.

(Attendees who purchase full registrations do not have to purchases education session tickets or exhibits-only registration.)

To Register

For registration information, click here. For hotel information, click here.

To register online, click here.

For the latest IBS information — including floor plans, renderings and construction photos of The New American Home — visit the 2009 International Builders’ Show Web site at www.BuildersShow.com.


 

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