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

Related Articles

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

Remodelers and other industry professionals interested in earning the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation can take both required courses at The Remodeling Show in Baltimore.

“Green Building for Building Professionals” and “Business Management for Building Professionals” will be offered as pre-show courses at the annual conference from Sept. 9-12 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

  • “Green Building for Building Professionals” (two-day course)
    Sunday and Monday, Sept. 7-8
    9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    Learn how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value. This two-day course for building professionals discusses strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. Learn how green homes and remodeling incorporate environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and development process to minimize environmental impact. 

    Designation Credit: CGA, CGB, CGP

  • “Business Management for Building Professionals”
    Tuesday, Sept. 9
    9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

    Learn the management skills that give industry leaders the edge. This course will provide a solid foundation in those best business practices so valuable to smaller businesses: planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling. Instructors use case studies and sample forms to provide practical and applicable tools for management success.

    Designation Credit: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, Master CSP


More than 1,000 builders, remodelers and other members of the home building industry have earned the Certified Green Professional educational designation since it was introduced early this year by NAHB.

To register for pre-show courses at The Remodeling Show, visit www.nahb.org/TheRemodelingShow.

For complete CGP requirements, go to www.nahb.org/CGPinfo.



‘Profit from Green Building’ Available at BuilderBooks.com

Profit from Building Green — Award-Winning Tips to Build Energy Efficient Homes,” available through BuilderBooks.com, showcases what energy conscious award-winning builders are doing, provides innovative energy-efficient features and covers successful techniques for building this niche market.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.


 

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