NBN Online for the week of September 22, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Solution to Calm Financial Storm Centers on Housing
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 29
Soft Remodeling Market Looks Good to Home Builders
Fire Official Surge Sweeps Sprinkler Mandate to Victory
Coast to Coast
Many Find Success in Volatile Housing Market
government
Tax Credit Moves First-Timers Off the Fence and Into a Home
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Decline Further in August
Builders More Confident About Single-Family Sales Outlook
FHA Downpayments Set to Rise on Jan. 1
Eye on the Economy: Housing Demand Beginning to Stabilize
Get Essential Housing Analysis at Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
disaster
Home Builders on the Scene in Early Ike Recovery Efforts
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Using a Form to Create Built-Up Crown Molding
IBS
Last Minute Touches Put on The New American Home
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Technology
Build Home Buyer Appeal With Low-Cost Audio Technolgy
50Plus Housing
Best of 50+ Housing Awards Open for Nominations
Multifamily
Pillars Award-Winning Web Site Turns Leads Into Leases
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Nominees Sought for HCCP of the Year Award
Safety
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 13
Remodelers
Member Profile: Education and Trust Mean Good Business
NAHB Remodelers Booth Wins Design Award at Remodeling Show
Building Systems
Chicago Museum Exhibits Green Modular Home
Log Homes Council Embarks on Membership Drive Through Dec. 31
SHOWCASE Offers Solutions in a Challenging Market
Custom
Custom Builder Symposium Can Help Navigate Downturn
Earn CGP Designation at Custom Builder Symposium
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Oct. 17
Education
Education Calendar
environment
Coalition Calls for Extending Energy Tax Incentives
Ruling Makes Storm Water Permit Effluent Limit Guidelines Likely
Mitigation Banking Conference Seeking Speakers
HBI
Jefferson Star for Community Service Goes to HBI Educator
Building Products
Timberlake Kitchen Cabinet Accessories Prevent Clutter
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Grant Aids Florida Students at Future Builders Camp
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
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly
NAHB Fall Board Meeting Set for San Diego Sept. 23-26
GM $500 Private Combined With GM Employee Discount Till Sept. 30
Office Depot: $10 Off First $100 for New Member Customers
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online

Dell Offering Double Discounts Through September

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

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

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

Calendar of Events

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

Now through Sept.  30, 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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