NBN Online for the week of October 13, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
States, Cities Told Housing Needed to End Revenue Slump
NAHB Achievement Award Honors ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’
Clarification on Extension of Energy Tax Provisions
Coast to Coast
Mortgage Last Loan People Pay, Study Finds
Politics & Government
Build on Change, Attend SLGA Conference in November
Economics & Finance
Builders Can Rehab Foreclosed Homes for HUD Program
Mortgage Insurance Tax-Deductible for Some Home Buyers
Household Budgets Stretched Thin by Housing Costs, Study Finds
Get Essential Housing Analysis at Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Daily Speakers at IBS to Give Tips on Surviving Downturn
Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Think — and Act — Radically About Industry Education. Sign Up at IBS
Downturn
How to Compete for Sales in a Fearful Market
Improve Daily Operations Using Available Technology
Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial Market
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Bend PVC Pipe Without Putting a Kink in It
Technology
Home Technology Within Reach of Average Buyers
50Plus Housing
National Debt Called a Threat to Well-Being of the Elderly
Best of 50+ Housing Awards Open for Nominations
Revolutionary Ideas for 50+ Market at Boomers and Beyond in Philly
Multifamily
Multifamily Builders Report Summer Credit Tightening
Enter Pillars of Industry Multifamily Awards by Nov. 21
Remodelers
Energy Tax Credits Available in 2009 for Existing Home Owners
Plan a Local Event Around the Lead Paint Audio Seminar
Member Profile: Surviving Through Sharing Ideas
Building Systems
SHOWCASE Offers Solutions in a Challenging Market
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Landscaping Represents Missed ‘Green’ Opportunities
Construction Safety
NAHB SAFE Award Fee Waived, Deadline Extended to Oct. 31
disaster relief
‘Gifts In Kind’ Donations Aiding Hurricane Ike Victims
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Oct. 17
hbi
HBI Leader Bill Paul Named Florida Builder of the Year
Building Products
CertainTeed Web Site Provides Ideas for a Dream Porch
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Nov. 21
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Association News
CBIA Mourns Loss of Chairman Raymond Becker
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

CBIA Mourns Loss of Chairman Raymond Becker

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

Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online

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

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

Calendar of Events

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

Williams Scotsman is offering NAHB members one month free rent for each mobile office, storage container or specialty trailer leased for six months or longer, plus a $50 gas card for each mobile office, section modular complex, executive/sales office, or GoSpace™ leased for seven months or longer.

These offers are available through Dec. 31 and delivery must be accepted by Jan. 15.

For more information, call Williams Scotsman at 877-884-4065, or visit www.willscot.com/products/mobile-offices.html.

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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