NBN Online for the week of August 18, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Finding Strong Home Buyer Interest in Tax Credit
Strategic Home Buyers Can Use Tax Credit for a Downpayment
Non-NAHB Groups Contacting Members, Causing Confusion
Coast to Coast
Home Prices Start to Show Signs of a Turnaround
Economics & Finance
Housing Stimulus Improves Builders' Outlook for Sales
‘Jumbo’ Mortgages Receive a Boost in Securities Market
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Fix Warped Cabinet Doors
Business Management
Assertive Employees Can Boost Sales, Study Shows
Technology
Build a Higher Profit Margin With Modern Intercoms
Remodelers
Remodeling Market Remains Sluggish in Second Quarter
Member Profile: Four Core Values Bring Success
Advanced NAHB Remodelers Honored at Remodeling Show
Earn Certified Green Professional Designation at Remodeling Show
IBS
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Building Systems
Subscribe to Free Newsletter About Systems-Built Homes
Sales
Schultz Tells Builders What to Do to Step Up Sales
Nationals Gold Awards Generate Sales
Education
Education Calendar
international
Students Hear How China Fits Into U.S. Housing Picture
environment
Streamlining Proposed for Endangered Species Act
Green Building
Ranks of Certified Green Professional Now Top 1,000
Legal
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers
Labor
Reporter Chronicles Project CRAFT Teen's Transformation
Building Products
Masco Launches 'Verve' Wireless Lighting System
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Lewis Ranieri to Give Dunlop Lecture at Harvard
Association News
Use NAHB PR Toolkit to Help Promote Tax Credit
HBAs: Apply for NAHB/NOD Disability Initiative Award
Bust Media Myths Confidently With Spokesperson Training
Fix Credit Card Processing Rates for Two Years With Solveras
Dell Offering Double Discounts in September
Office Depot: $10 Off First $100 for New Member Customers
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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In an effort to expand industry knowledge about systems-built construction — including modular homes, building with panels, log homes and concrete construction — the NAHB Building Systems Councils is broadening circulation of its monthly e-newsletter, the Systems-Built Advantage, to enable any industry professional interested in learning more about the systems-built industry to subscribe.

Available free, the Systems-Build Advantage includes:

  • Monthly reports from industry experts that detail how systems have brought them success in the home building marketplace

  • The latest trends in systems building

  • Information on how building all or part of a home in a controlled manufacturing plant can reduce waste, decrease construction time and trim carrying costs


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The next issue will be Friday, Sept. 5.

For more information, e-mail Tony Gacek at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8357.




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Data shows that 25% to 30% of all new housing in the U.S. now uses systems-built technology. NAHB’s Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE ’08 on Nov. 16-19 in Memphis, Tenn. is the only conference focused on ways to advance and promote building systems — especially in today’s housing market.

Network with industry leaders, connect with suppliers and attend education sessions tailored for systems-built housing.

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


 

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