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

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

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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