NBN Online for the week of December 8, 2008

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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

NAHB Multifamily to Host Key Networking Events at IBS

NAHB Multifamily is hosting three events at the 2009 International Builders’ Show where council members can network with their peers and industry partners and hear and discuss the latest strategies to navigate the challenging housing market.

The events include:

Tuesday, Jan. 20 

  • Multifamily Builder Networking and Design Coffee Break
    2:00-3:15 p.m.
    Las Vegas Convention Center, S113
     
    Mix and mingle with condo and apartment professionals at the NAHB Multifamily Headquarters Lounge and view designs from finalists of the Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards.


Wednesday, Jan. 21

  • NAHB Multifamily New Members Orientation Luncheon
    12:00-1:30 p.m.
    Las Vegas Convention Center

    The Multifamily New Members Orientation Luncheon brings members of the NAHB Multifamily Council together to meet members of the Multifamily Leadership and learn about the council’s staff members and resources.

    Admission is free and by invitation only. For more information and to register, click here.

  • Multifamily Developers Reception 
    5:00-6:30 p.m.
    Las Vegas Convention Center

    This Multifamily Council members-only free networking enables developers, builders, managers and other multifamily industry professionals to mix, mingle and discuss successful strategies for dealing with the challenges of the multifamily industry. 

    For more information and to register, click here.


For more information about NAHB Multifamily events at IBS, visit www.nahb.org/multifamilyevents.



Market Realities, Emerging Trends at Pillars Conference in March

How to stay ahead of the curve in the multifamily market will be discussed at the Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference and Awards Gala, the premier industry event for the multifamily industry, on March 17-18 at San Diego's Hotel Del Coranado.

Developers, multifamily owners, lenders, capital investors, architects, designers, sales and marketing professionals and other attendees will receive:

  • The most timely market and financial information

  • Interactive learning on key topics such as REIT’s, debt markets, sustainability and emerging trends


They will also have the opportunity to network with peers, potential partners, capital sources and essential product and service providers.

For more information and to register, visit www.nahb.org/PillarsConference.


 

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