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In This Issue:

Front Page
ICC to Decide Heated Debate on Mandatory Fire Sprinklers
Home Buyers See Mortgage Rates Plunge Below 6%
Coast to Coast
Housing-Price Economist Sees Market as Near Bottom
Politics & Government
NAHB Seeks Passage of Seller Downpayment Assistance Bill
Now Is the Time for Builders to Seek Impact Fee Relief
Free NAHB Handbook Offers Strategies to Counter Impact Fees
County Leaders Express Support for Housing Industry
Economics & Finance
FHFA Voices Support for Fannie, Freddie Mission
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Using a Form to Create Built-Up Crown Molding
Business Management
Liquidity, Good Business Practices Are Keys to Survival
IBS
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Sales and Marketing
Interviews With Contractors Sought for New Book
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Remodelers
Member Profile: Customer Outreach Grows Business
NAHB Remodelers Meetings and Events at Fall Board
Building Systems
Panelization Is a Quick, Easy Way to Go Green
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Tennessee Builder Chooses NAHBGreen Certification
disaster
Flood Victim Elevates His Land to Avoid Future Flooding
HBI
Project CRAFT Instructors Honored for Career Training
Building Products
Web Tool Finds Suitable Local Framing Products
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Endowment Scholar Once Built Tree Forts, Now Army Housing
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Association News
Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online
Dell Offering Double Discounts Through September
GM $500 Private Combined With GM Employee Discount Till Sept. 30
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
NAHB Fall Board Meeting Set for San Diego Sept. 23-26
EOs, Apply for Leadership Training Scholarships by Sept. 17
Presentation Skills Sold Out; Few Spots Remain for Interview Skills
Office Depot: $10 Off First $100 for New Member Customers
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Member Profile: Customer Outreach Grows Business

NAHB Remodelers Meetings and Events at Fall Board

The following are NAHB Remodelers meetings, events and activities at the NAHB fall board meeting in San Diego on Sept. 23-26

Wednesday, Sept. 24


Friday, Sept. 26

  • NAHB Board of Directors meeting
    1:00-6:00 p.m.
    San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina


For more information, e-mail Kelly Mack at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8451.


'How to Find a Professional Remodeler' Available at BuilderBooks.com

"How to Find a Professional Remodeler," available at BuilderBooks.com, promotes the professionalism of your remodeling business by offering valuable advice to your customers on the process of selecting a remodeler.

The brochure guides consumers from the dream to the reality of having their homes remodeled by skilled and trained professionals. Sections include what to look for in a professional remodeler and what questions to ask.

To view or puchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665 to order.

 

 

 


 

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