NBN Online for the week of November 24, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
FDIC Bank Takeovers Hurting Home Sales, Builders Report
No Radon Health Risks Uncovered in Granite Countertop Study
Buffalo Builders Find Sales Among Mid-30s, 40s Buyers
Read More in Nation’s Building News — Win a Full IBS Registration
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Dec. 1
Coast to Coast
Some Parts of U.S. Escape Housing Mess
Politics & Government
Federal GSE Backing Needed to Reduce Mortgage Rates
Economics & Finance
Home Starts Sink to Record Low Level in October
Builder Confidence Plunges as Consumers Hunker Down
Requirements Announced for HCEM Home Purchases
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
Builder Completes New American Home on Time
Register for IBS Hotel Room Block Rates by Dec. 12
Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
IBS Education Focuses on Staying Ahead in Tough Market
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Accurately Cut I-Joists With a Cutoff Fixture
Downturn
Builders Can Work With Banks to Survive the Credit Crunch
Explore ‘Green’ Building Markets in Asia With U.S. Trade Mission
50Plus Housing
One in Four Boomers Plans to Move, AARP Survey Reports
Four Honored for 2008 AARP-NAHB ‘Livable Communities’
Cohousing an Emerging Market Niche for 50+ Builders
Apply for the 2009 Best of 50+ Housing Awards by Dec. 5
Multifamily
Builder Confidence Slips in Rental, Condo Markets
Learn About Utility Allowances for Affordable Housing on Dec. 3
Market Realities, Emerging Trends at Pillars Conference in March
Remodelers
Brush Up on Lead Paint Rule by Purchasing Audio Seminar
Building Systems
Log Home Systems: Eco-Friendly and Going Greener
Education
Designations Can Give You an Advantage in 2009
Education Calendar
Environment
EPA Effluent Rules Would Add Billions to Development Costs
Green Building
NAHB Certifies 1,500th Green Building Professional
Planned Community Combines Green With Universal Design
Commercial Green Building Standard Back on Track
research
EnergyValue Housing Award Finalists Named
Safety
NAHB Offers New Trenching, Excavation Safety Resources
Sales
Listening Can Lead to Stronger Sales, New Book Says
Labor
Disaster Relief Trainees Hone Skills in Community Projects
Building Products
Lennox Web Tool Helps Select HVAC Products
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Grant to Help Fund Student-Built Home in Missoula, Mont.
Lee S. Evans Scholarship Deadline Extended to Dec. 1
Association News
Few Spots Remain for ‘Presentation Skills’ at IBS
Members, Combine GM $500 Private Offer With Red Tag Event
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

One in Four Boomers Plans to Move, AARP Survey Reports

Four Honored for 2008 AARP-NAHB ‘Livable Communities’

Cohousing an Emerging Market Niche for 50+ Builders

Apply for the 2009 Best of 50+ Housing Awards by Dec. 5

Apply for the 2009 Best of 50+ Housing Awards ― the industry’s most prestigious national awards programming honoring excellence in building design and marketing housing for the boomers and beyond market.

Launched by the NAHB 50+ Housing Council to encourage quality and innovation in the 50+ housing market, the awards highligh innovation, emerging trends and quality housing, the awards showcase the best in active adult and service-enriched communities across the country.

Awards are presented in three categories: completed 50+ housing projects, projects in the design or construction process, and marketing efforts.

Winners will be recognized at an awards gala held during the Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium in Philadelphia on April 27-29.

Nominations will be accepted until Dec. 5.

To apply for the award or for more details on eligibility requirements and categories, visit www.nahb.org/50plusawards.

For more information on the awards program, e-mail Lynn Basso at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8130.


 

Revolutionize Your Thinking About 50+ Housing

Plan to attend the 2009 Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium on April 27-29 in Philadelphia and revolutionize thinking and working in the 50+ housing market. 

The symposium includes information and educational sessions covering all aspects of the 50+ market, as well as a special housing tour of 50+ communities in the greater Philadelphia area.

For more information and to sign up to be notified when registration opens, visit www.nahb.org/Build4Boomers.


 

Improve Your Focus on the 50+ Market With Publications From BuilderBooks.com

The 50+ market provides some great opportunities for builders today. BuilderBooks.com brings together the essential resources for builders seeking to grow their businesses while bringing high-quality product to this demanding, often affluent consumer group that has planned well and is ready to build or buy.

BuilderBooks.com also offers publications on customer service so builders can start building strong relationships before breaking ground and turn these experienced consumers into enthusiastic sales people.

To view or purchase these and a wide variety of industry publications online, click here or call 800-223-2665.


 

CAASH in on Boomer Buyers

The Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation gives housing professionals serving the rapidly burgeoning 50+ market the essential knowledge, tools and skills that will help them succeed — from conducting initial research to design considerations and features to serving the customer.

Find upcoming CAASH classes by clicking here.

For more information, call the Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154 or e-mail CAASHinfo@nahb.com.


 

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