NBN Online for the week of October 27, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Housing Stimulus Needed as Downside Risks Pile Up
Economists Upbeat About U.S. Financial Rescue Efforts
Read More in Nation’s Building News — Win a Full IBS Registration
Coast to Coast
Trying for a Bigger Tax Credit
Housing Forum
Letters to the Editor: Nurses Play Vital Role in Aging-in-Place
Legal
Indiana Judge Rules Local Park Impact Fees Invalid
Affirmative Minority Marketing Required for FHA Financing
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Edge Up in September, But Demand Weak
Economic Picture Darkening for Most Parts of the Country
Fannie, Freddie Economists Say Housing Slump Bottom Is Near
Housing Downturn Could Be Entering Roughest Stretch Yet
Oversupply Slows Multifamily Rental and Condo Markets
David Crowe Replacing David Seiders as NAHB Chief Economist
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
IBS Education Focuses on Staying Ahead in Tough Market
Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Sign Up for Designation Courses and Education Sessions at IBS
Downturn
Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial on Nov. 5
Experts to Discuss Finding, Using Alternate Funding Sources
Learn How to Work Through the Credit Crunch With Your Lender
Tips
Builders’ Tip: My Personal On-the-Job Hardware Store
Technology
More Consumers Want Their Kitchens Connected
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Multifamily Awards by Nov. 21
Market Realities, Emerging Trends at Pillars Conference
Remodelers
Education Needed to Sell Green Remodeling Jobs
Learn About Lead Paint Rule During Oct. 28 Audio Seminar
Education
Apply for University of Housing Designee of the Year by Nov. 3
Education Calendar
Safety
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 31, Application Fee Waived
Green Building
Study Shows How to Combine SIPs Roofs and Concrete Walls
Environment
Conference Promotes Trees in Public Spaces
Sales
'Option Selling' Can Help Boost Sales, Revenue, Profits
HBI
Hispanic Construction Workers Putting Safety First
Building Products
Mohawk Makes Carpet From Plastic Bottles and Corn Sugar
Endowment
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Nov. 21
Association News
HomeAid Reaches Milestone of Serving 100,000 Homeless
EOs, Strengthen Leadership Skills at Nov. 6 Training Conference
Online Registration Open for Spokesperson Training at IBS
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
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
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

HomeAid Reaches Milestone of Serving 100,000 Homeless

EOs, Strengthen Leadership Skills at Nov. 6 Training Conference

Online Registration Open for Spokesperson Training at IBS

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

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

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

Calendar of Events

Nov. 5

Audio Seminar: Up Your Profits in a Down Market With Light Commercial

n/a

Nov. 6-7

Leadership Training Conference

Atlanta, Ga.

Nov. 12-13

Multifamily Leadership Board  Fall Board Meeting   

Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nov. 13   

Audio Seminar: Finding Alternative Sources of Funding

n/a

Nov. 16-19

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Memphis, Tenn.

Nov. 18

Audio Seminar: Builder Financing — Working With Your Lender in the Credit Crunch

n/a

Nov. 20-22

State and Local Government Affairs Conference

Memphis, Tenn.

2009

 

 

Jan. 20-23

2009 International Builders' Show

Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 20   

2008 Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) Ceremony and Breakfast

Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 20

2009 IRM Commencement Breakfast

Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 21

50+ Housing Council Education and Events at IBS

Las Vegas, Nev.

March 17-18

Pillars of the Industry Conference and Awards Gala

San Diego, Calif.

March 19

Pillars of the Industry Awards

San Diego, Calif.

March 29-31

Log Home Council's President's Tour

Boise, Idaho

April 27-29

Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

Philadelphia, Pa.

April 28   

Best of 50+ Housing Awards

Philadelphia, Pa.

May 8-10

National Green Building Conference

Dallas, Texas

May 8

National Green Building Awards

Dallas, Texas

May 17-19

Building Systems Councils Modular and Panel Plant Tour

Manchester, N.H.

May 25-31

Spring NAHB Board of Directors Meeting

Washington, D.C.

Aug. 11-15

Executive Officers Council Seminar

Louisville, Ky.

Oct. 29

NAHB Remodeler of the Year Award

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 29

National Remodeling Hall of Fame Award

Indianapolis, Ind.

Nov. 6-9

National Conference on Membership

New Orleans, La.

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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