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

Education Calendar

Sept. 7

Marketing and Communication Strategies for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS I)

Baltimore, Md.

Sept. 7-8

Green Building for Building Professionals

Batlimore, Md.

Sept. 8

Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)

Baltimore, Md.

Sept. 8

Business Accounting and Job Cost

Baltimore, Md.

Sept. 8

Project Management

Baltimore, Md.

Sept. 9-12

Remodeling Show

Baltimore, Md.

Sept. 9

PREP: The Professional Remodeler Experience Profile

Baltimore, Md.

Sept. 9

Business Management for Building Professionals

Baltimore, Md.

Sept. 9

Estimating for Builders and Remodelers

Baltimore, Md.

Sept. 9

Risk Management and Insurance for Building Professionals

Baltimore, Md.

Sept. 12

PREP: Your First Step to CGR

Baltimore, Md.

Oct. 2-3

Leadership Training Conference

Des Moines, Iowa

Oct. 3-5

National Conference on Membership

Des Moines, Iowa

Oct. 22-23

Green Building for Building Professionals

Austin, Texas

Oct. 23

Business Accounting and Job Cost

Austin, Texas

Oct. 24-26

Custom Builder Symposium

Austin, Texas

Oct. 24

Business Management for Building Professionals

Austin, Texas

Oct. 25

BAR: Builder Assessment Review

Austin, Texas

Nov. 16-19

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Memphis, Tenn.

Nov. 20-22

State and Local Government Affairs Conference

Memphis, Tenn.

2009

 

 

Jan. 20-23

2009 International Builders' Show

Las Vegas, Nev.

April 27-29

Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

Philadephelphia, Pa.

May 8-10

National Green Building Conference

Dallas, Texas

Learn More About Upcoming Conferences and Designations

Interested in attending a University of Housing conference or learning more about NAHB designation programs? Visit www.nahb.org/notifyme, and sign up to receive more information.



Free NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips to 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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