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

Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial on Nov. 5

Learn How to Work Through the Credit Crunch With Your Lender

Experts to Discuss Finding, Using Alternate Funding Sources

With funding from banks and private investors difficult to secure, builders and developers participating in an upcoming NAHB audio seminar will hear experts in real estate finance and a custom home builder and land developer discuss how to find, approach and work with alternate sources of funding.

The hour-long broadcast begins at 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, Nov. 13.

Presented by NAHB’s Business Management Department, Executive Officers Council and The NAHB University of Housing, participants in “Alternate Funding Sources: Ideas and Perspectives to Keep Your Business on Track” will discuss the various resources available and the legal implications and issues borrowers will have to keep in mind when working with these new funding sources.

Panelists include: 

  • Ron Robichaud, of Robichaud Financial Servces based in Laconia, N.H.
    Robichaud has more than 30 years experience in real estate in mergers and acquisitions, management consulting and residential and commercial development.

  • Troy Taylor, of the Algon Group in Atlanta.
    Drawing on professionals who have more than 160 years of combined experience, the Algon Group provides real estate and financial advisory services including raising capital, litigation support, mergers and acquisition support, bankruptcy and restructuring and monetizing unique and illiquid assets.

  • Harley Riedel, of Sticher Riedel, Blain & Prossner, P.A., of Tampa, Fla.
    Riedel has served as counsel for the debtor in possession in many of the largest bankruptcy cases in Florida. He is also a founder and has served as president and chairman of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association.

  • Tom Stephani, of Stephani Enterprises, Inc. and Custom Construction Concepts, Inc. of Crystal Lake, Ill.
    Stephani develops commercial and residential land and builds light commercial projects as well as custom homes in traditional infill neighborhoods.

Participants in the seminar can e-mail questions to the panelists at alternativefundingaudio@nahb.com through Friday, Nov. 7.

To Register 

To register and for more information, click here.

Register for the Companion 'Working With Your Lender' Seminar

Register for the companion seminar, “Builder Financing: Working With Your Lender in the Credit Crunch,” which will be broadcast on Tuesday, Nov. 18 beginning at 2:00 p.m., for the discounted fee of $69 for both.

Sponsored by NAHB’s Housing Finance Committee and The NAHB University of Housing, panelists will discuss the current environment for single-family residential construction lending; strategies, alternatives and hazards for both performing and non-performing credits; and potential legal options that may be available to builders.

Visit www.nahb.org/LenderFinancingAudio for more information and to register.


 

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