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In This Issue:

Front Page
Rescue Plan Shores Up Hopes for Housing Turnaround
Builders Cite Appraisal Problems in Declining Housing Markets
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Rustic Elegance, Contemporary Comfort
Coast to Coast
For Bailout to Work, Housing Market Needs to Mend
Politics & Government
Expiring Energy Tax Incentives Extended
50+ Home Owners See Tax Benefits in Housing Bill
FBI Investigating Construction Defect Schemes in Las Vegas
New Jersey Builders, Realtors Host Seminar on Housing Act Benefits
Economics & Finance
New Single-Family Home Sales Slip Further in August
FHA ‘Hope for Homeowners’ Program Up and Running
Eye on the Economy: Near-Term Housing Outlook Has Darkened
Get Essential Housing Analysis at Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Coaching Legend Lou Holtz to Kick Off 2009 Builders' Show
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Think — and Act — Radically About Industry Education. Sign Up at IBS
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Bend PVC Pipe Without Putting a Kink in It
Business Management
Properly Focused Technology Can Help Builders Survive
Construction Safety
NAHB Safety Training Program Receives OSHA Grant
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 13
Commercial
Experts to Discuss Diversifying Into Light Commercial
Suspended Ceilings Have Economic, Green Advantages
50Plus Housing
Best of 50+ Housing Awards Open for Nominations
Revolutionize Your Thinking About 50+ Housing
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Nominees Sought for HCCP of the Year Award
Remodelers
Learn About Lead Paint Rule During Oct. 28 Audio Seminar
Call Your Former Clients, There Is Work Out There
Member Profile: A Super-Assertive Advocate for His Association
Building Systems
SHOWCASE Offers Solutions in a Challenging Market
Log Homes Council Membership Drive Continues Through Dec. 31
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Oct. 17
Custom
Custom Builder Symposium Can Help Navigate Downturn
Earn CGP Designation at Custom Builder Symposium
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
NAHB Brochure Offers Green Building Liability Advice
HBI
Student Members Get Set for Builders’ Show in Las Vegas
Building Products
Lutron Introduces Energy-Efficient LED Dimming Driver
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
NAHB Intern Encouraged About Future in the Industry
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Association News
Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online

Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card

GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3

UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping

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

Calendar of Events

Oct. 22-23

Green Building for Building Professionals

Austin, Texas

Oct. 23

Business Accounting and Job Cost

Austin, Texas

Oct. 24-26

Custom Builder Symposium

Austin, Texas

Oct. 24

Business Management for Building Professionals

Austin, Texas

Oct. 25

BAR: Builder Assessment Review

Austin, Texas

Nov. 16-19

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Memphis, Tenn.

Nov. 20-22

State and Local Government Affairs Conference

Memphis, Tenn.

2009

 

 

Jan. 20-23

2009 International Builders' Show

Las Vegas, Nev.

Feb. 12

Best in American Living Awards

Orlando, Fla.

March 17-18

Pillars of the Industry Conference and Awards Gala

San Diego, Calif.

April 27-29

Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

Philadelphia, Pa.

May 8-10

National Green Building Conference

Dallas, Texas

May 8

National Green Building Awards

Dallas, Texas

Learn More About Upcoming Conferences and Designations

Interested in attending a University of Housing conference or learning more about NAHB designation programs? Visit www.nahb.org/notifyme, and sign up to receive more information.



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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