NBN Online for the week of September 8, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
NAHB to Look at Restoring Home Finance System Health
Builders Ask for Energy Code Changes to Be Cost-Effective
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Ranch-Style Living for Active Empty Nesters
Coast to Coast
First Time Home Buyers … Celebrate!
Politics & Government
Housing Rally Draws Hundreds to State Capitol in Atlanta
SLGA Conference Early-Bird Registration Ends Sept. 19
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Rise in July and Inventories Decline
FHA Single-Family Mortgage Insurance Premiums Changing
Eye on the Economy: Home Sales Appear to Be Stabilizing
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Removing Nails Easily From Old Lumber
Business Management
Hone Your Warranty Service to Boost Referrals
Technology
Home Entertainment Products Are Moving Outdoors
IBS
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Multifamily
Multifamily Builders Report They Are Going Green
Seminar Looks at Investing in Affordable Housing
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Safety
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 13
Remodelers
Disabled Veterans Housing Program Boosts Grant Limits
Use Marketing Best Practices to Help Get Through the Downturn
Member Profile: Building Trust and Personal Connections
NAHB Remodelers Meetings and Events at Fall Board
Building Systems
In New York: Prefab Houses Seen as Works of Art
BSC's SHOWCASE: Solutions in a Challenging Market
Custom
Custom Builder Symposium Can Help Navigate Downturn
Earn CGP Designation at Custom Builder Symposium
Education
Education Calendar
environment
Builders in Texas Avoid Storm Water Fines
Improvements Suggested for New EPA Water Efficiency Designation
Green Building
Green Building Awards Nominations Now Open
Legal
Register for Construction Law Seminar on Sept. 11-12
Labor
Sen. Wicker Visits Gulf Coast Reconstruction Program
Building Products
GE and GAF Materials Join to Advance Solar Energy
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
EOs, Apply for Leadership Training Scholarships by Sept. 17
Dell Offering Double Discounts in September
GM $500 Private Combined With GM Employee Discount Till Sept. 30
Fix Credit Card Processing Rates for Two Years With Solveras
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Office Depot: $10 Off First $100 for New Member Customers
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

EOs, Apply for Leadership Training Scholarships by Sept. 17

Dell Offering Double Discounts in September

GM $500 Private Combined With GM Employee Discount Till Sept. 30

Fix Credit Card Processing Rates for Two Years With Solveras

Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals

Calendar of Events

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

Office Depot is offering $10 off any delivery order of $100 or more (excluding technology) for NAHB members who register for the first time as new customers through Sept. 30. This offer includes home builders associations who also sign up as new customers.

The one-time $10 off is in addition to the everyday 10% Office Depot discount available to NAHB members who have signed up for the program. The one-time offer will be applied to purchases made during the entire month of September.

To register, new customers should call 800-274-753 and mention coupon code 35235365 to receive the additional $10 off a $100 order.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

For the most up-to-date details on the Member Advantage discount program and all of the participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.



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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