NBN Online for the week of October 20, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Aging-in-Place Market a Bright Spot for Housing
IRC 2009 Code Brings Changes in How Homes Will Be Built
Coast to Coast
Surrounded by Ruins, Mortgage Market Remains Intact
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Lose Further Ground in September
Financial Tumult Shakes Builder Confidence in October
Eye on the Economy: New Housing Stimulus Package Is Sorely Needed
Attend or View the Construction Forecast Conference on Oct. 22
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Builders Race Against the Clock on New American Home
Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Online Registration Open for Spokesperson Training at IBS
Sign Up for Designation Courses and Education Sessions at IBS
Tips
Builders’ Tip: My Personal On-the-Job Hardware Store
Building Quality
2009 National Housing Quality Award Winners Announced
Survey Finds Home Buyers Increasingly Looking for Quality
Downturn
Ready Your Company Now for Housing’s Eventual Recovery
Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial on Nov. 5
Women
SBA Set-Aside Proposal Falls Short for Women Contractors
Economic Stimulus Sought for Women-Owned Businesses
Remodelers
Top Remodelers, Councils Honored at Annual Gala
Learn About Lead Paint Rule During Oct. 28 Audio Seminar
Building Systems
SHOWCASE Offers Solutions in a Challenging Market
Education
Apply for University of Housing Designee of the Year
Education Calendar
codes and standards
‘Today’ Fire Sprinkler Segment Presents Bad Information
Green Building
Appraisers Learning How to Valuate Green Homes
State, Local HBAs Affiliate With NAHB Green Building Program
Environment
Report Cites Need for Major Shift in Storm Water Regulation
Construction Safety
OSHA Launches New Fall Safety Web Resources
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 31, Application Fee Waived
Legal
Builders Receive Aid for Litigation on Housing Issues
Building Products
Timberlake Cabinets Supports Local Military Home Buyers
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Five HBAs Honored for Community Service Projects
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Nov. 21
Association News
Members, Save 10% at Omaha Steaks When Shopping Online
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
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

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

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

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

Calendar of Events

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

Receiving $500 towards the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles, whether for business or personal use, is now as easy as one, two, three.

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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