NBN Online for the week of November 3, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Tax Credits Heat Up Demand for Solar Homes in Florida
Read More in Nation’s Building News — Win a Full IBS Registration
Level Heads Keep Topeka's Housing on Healthier Track
Coast to Coast
A Vote for Homeownership
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: Housing Downswing Has Further to Run
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Discounts on Early Registration and IBS Hotels End Nov. 7
Sign Up for Designation Courses and Education Sessions at IBS
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Align Shingle Courses Without Chalklines
building quality
Cost and Quality Suffer When Jobs Aren’t Ready
Downturn
Be Specific When Determining Your Target Operating Profit
Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial on Nov. 5
Attend SHOWCASE on Nov. 16 for Solutions in a Challenging Market
Experts to Discuss Alternate Funding Sources on Nov. 13
Learn How to Effectively Work With Your Lender in the Credit Crunch
Technology
Start With Wiring When Making Technology Features Standard
50Plus Housing
Apply for the Prestigious 2009 Best of 50+ Housing Awards
Revolutionize Your Thinking About 50+ Housing
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Multifamily Awards by Nov. 21
Market Realities, Emerging Trends at Pillars Conference in March
Remodelers
Getting Prospects to Commit Key to Success in Remodeling
Deconstruction: One Path to Green Remodeling
Safety
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Nov. 14, Application Fee Waived
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Energy Star Warns of ‘Energy Vampire’ Standby Power
National Green Building Award Applications Now Being Accepted
Legal
HBAs Sign Up for VA Affirmative Marketing
Workforce housing
Three Win ULI/Terwilliger Workforce Housing Awards
home builders institute
Delmar Cengage Learning Cited for Service to Students
Building Products
Historic American Molding Collection Available at Lowe’s
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Lewis Ranieri Discusses Credit Crisis in Dunlop Lecture
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Nov. 21
Association News
New York Housing Leader Herb Warshavsky Dead at 85
EOs, Strengthen Leadership Skills at Nov. 6 Conference
Don’t Get Tripped Up by the Media, Take Spokesperson Training
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
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

Be Specific When Determining Your Target Operating Profit

Learn About Diversifying Into Light Commercial on Nov. 5

Attend SHOWCASE on Nov. 16 for Solutions in a Challenging Market

Learn How to Effectively Work With Your Lender in the Credit Crunch

Experts to Discuss Alternate Funding Sources on Nov. 13

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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