NBN Online for the week of November 10, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Housing Posts Key Wins on Election Day
Brochure Tells Hesitant Home Buyers ‘Opportunity Knocks’
Read More in Nation’s Building News — Win a Full IBS Registration
Coast to Coast
In Times Like This, Only the Freshest Comps Will Do
Politics & Government
Builders Rally Around Strong South Carolina Market
IBS
Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Sign Up for Designation Courses and Education Sessions at IBS
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Align Shingle Courses Without Chalklines
Downturn
Builders Should Buy in Groups, Work Together to Cut Costs
Slow Your Sales Pitch and Let Poetry Help Close the Sale
Experts to Discuss Alternate Funding Sources on Nov. 13
Attend SHOWCASE on Nov. 16 for Solutions in a Challenging Market
Learn How to Effectively Work With Your Lender on Nov. 18
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
50Plus Housing
Apply for the Prestigious 2009 Best of 50+ Housing Awards
Revolutionize Your Thinking About 50+ Housing
Multifamily
Dayton Company Upgrades Based on What Women Want
Enter Pillars of Industry Multifamily Awards by Nov. 21
Market Realities, Emerging Trends at Pillars Conference in March
Remodelers
Learn About Lead Paint Rule by Purchasing Audio Seminar
Safety
Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Nov. 14, Application Fee Waived
Education
Education Calendar
building quality
Management Key in Marketing Higher Performing Homes
sales and marketing
Redesign Makes Move.com Searches More Productive
Regulation
Design Guide for Duct Systems Released for Public Review
Labor
Lowe’s Continues Scholarship Fund for Sixth Year
Building Products
Trane Air Cleaner Reduces Surface Dust, Air Particles
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Nov. 21
Association News
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Register Now for Spokesperson Training at IBS, Sessions Limited
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

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

Register Now for Spokesperson Training at IBS, Sessions Limited

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

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

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

Calendar of Events

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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