NBN Online for the week of August 25, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Strong Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Top Priority for NAHB
50+ Home Buyers in Prime Spot to Lead Housing Recovery
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 1
Coast to Coast
Orange County Housing Slump Ends After 33 Months
Economics & Finance
Builders Rein in Housing Production Further in July
Housing at Its Most Affordable Level in Four Years
Rules Changed for Capital Gain Exclusion for Second Homes
Eye on the Economy: New-Home Sales Are Approaching a Bottom
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Removing Nails From Old Lumber
Technology
Builder-ESC Relationship Could Reap Missed Profits
design
‘Recovery by Design’ Offers Buyers What They Don’t Have
Safety
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 13
Commercial
Crane Safety Addressed in Georgia Work Stand-Down
Sales
Persistence, Training Pay Off When Asking for the Sale
Multifamily
Rental Apartment Builders See Weaker Second Quarter
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Remodelers
Free Workshops, Golf Swing Analysis at Remodeling Show
Member Profile: Providing Details, Adding Value
Custom
Custom Builder Symposium Can Help Navigate Downturn
Education
Education Calendar
Environment
Panel Looks at Effluent Rule Impact on Small Business
international
Student Teams Sought for New Solar Decathlon in Madrid
Legal
Register for Construction Law Seminar on Sept. 11-12
Labor
Independent Study Enhances HBI’s Superintendent Training
Building Products
New Andersen Windows Feature Recycled Materials
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Association News
NAHB Fall Board Meeting Set for San Diego Sept. 23-26
Presentation Skills Sold Out; Few Spots Remain for Interview Skills
Use NAHB PR Toolkit to Help Promote Tax Credit
HBAs: Apply for NAHB/NOD Disability Initiative Award by Sept. 2
Office Depot: $10 Off First $100 for New Member Customers
Fix Credit Card Processing Rates for Two Years With Solveras
Dell Offering Double Discounts in September
GM $500 Private Combined With GM Employee Discount Till Sept. 2
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

NAHB Fall Board Meeting Set for San Diego Sept. 23-26

Presentation Skills Sold Out; Few Spots Remain for Interview Skills

Use NAHB PR Toolkit to Help Promote Tax Credit

HBAs: Apply for NAHB/NOD Disability Initiative Award by Sept. 2

Office Depot: $10 Off First $100 for New Member Customers

Fix Credit Card Processing Rates for Two Years With Solveras

Dell Offering Double Discounts in September

Calendar of Events

GM $500 Private Combined With GM Employee Discount Till Sept. 2

Now through Sept. 2, NAHB members can combine the GM $500 Offer with the GM Employee Discount for Everyone

Follow these simple steps to get your GM authorization number and turn it in at your GM dealer for your $500 discount. The $500 NAHB private offer may be combined with most current GM incentives:

One: Create a username and password.

  • Click on the GM logo from www.nahb.org/MA and click on the authorization number link.

  • Hit the “continue” button under the heading “Obtain username and password to receive authorization to purchase.”

  • Enter last name, first name, street number (note, this must be the street number on file with your HBA) and zip code.

  • The page will then pre-populate with your member information. Create a username and password (note, each must be eight characters).


Two
: Obtain and authorization number

  • Once login is complete, you’ll be directed to a page where you’ll be greeted by your first name.

  • To obtain an authorization number, click on the text, “GM Select Trade Association Private Offer” on the left-hand side of the page.

  • Enter date of birth (00/00/0000 format), zip code and purchaser information (either yourself or a member of your household). Any member of your household living under your roof is eligible for the $500 NAHB private offer.

  • Confirm the information that pre-populates.

  • Print the authorization number page and give it to the dealer.


Three
: Go to www.gmfleet.com/nahb and click on the GM logo for all the details and background information on this $500 offer.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

For information on the Member Advantage discount program and all its participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.



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