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

Education Calendar

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.

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

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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