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In This Issue:

Front Page
Housing Stimulus Urged to Halt Erosion of U.S. Economy
NAHB Advises Obama Transition Team on Housing Policy
Lending Horror Stories Proliferate in Florida
Read Our International Builders' Show Preview on Dec. 15
Read More in Nation’s Building News — Win a Full IBS Registration
Coast to Coast
Low Rates Produce Housing Interest
Housing Forum
We Must Put a Stop to Falling Home Values
Economics & Finance
New Single-Family Home Sales Down 5.3% in October
Eye on the Economy: Affordability Is Improving, But Other Forces Rule
IBS
Register for NAHB Room Rates at IBS by Dec. 12 and Save
Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
IBS Education Focuses on Staying Ahead in Tough Market
Tips
Builders’ Tip: A Cutting-Edge System to Keep Chisels Sharp
50Plus Housing
NAHB Has Facts to Support 55+ Housing Project Approvals
50+ Housing Council Networking Events at the Builders' Show
Multifamily
NAHB Multifamily to Host Key Networking Events at IBS
Remodelers
Attend NAHB Remodelers Special Events at IBS
Brush Up on New Lead Paint Rule by Purchasing Audio Seminar
Building Systems
Concrete Is Sustainable, Durable — and Green
Webb Honored for Advancing Systems-Built Industry
Best in Systems-Built Housing Design and Marketing Honored
Education
Designations Can Give You an Advantage in 2009
Education Calendar
Green Building
Modular Homes Now Eligible for NAHB Green Certification
Green Day Returning to International Builders’ Show
First WaterSense House Unveiled by Vanguard Homes in Chapel Hill
Legal
‘Navigable’ Waters Definition Murky After New Decisions
Labor
Job Corps Students a ‘Blessing’ to Communities
Building Products
CertainTeed Adds Protection Against Foundation Leakage
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Baton Rouge HBA Honored for Aiding Good Samaritan in Need
Association News
NAHB Mourns the Death of 1998 President Don Martin
NAHB Board Meeting Set for Jan. 22 in Las Vegas
Combine GM $500 Private Offer With Red Tag Event Till Jan. 2
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

NAHB Mourns the Death of 1998 President Don Martin

NAHB Board Meeting Set for Jan. 22 in Las Vegas

Combine GM $500 Private Offer With Red Tag Event Till Jan. 2

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

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

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

Calendar of Events

Jan. 16-19

IBS Pre-Show Education

Las Vegas, Nev.

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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