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

Related Articles

Brush Up on New Lead Paint Rule by Purchasing Audio Seminar

Attend NAHB Remodelers Special Events at IBS

The NAHB Remodelers has planned committee meetings, education sessions, a chairman's dinner and more at the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas in January.

NAHB Remodelers Special Events Highlights:

Wednesday, Jan. 21

  • Marvin Rise and Shine Breakfast
    8:30-10:30 a.m.
    NAHB Remodelers Hospitality Suite
    Convention Center, South 105

    Marvin Windows and Doors is sponsoring this complimentary breakfast in the NAHB Remodelers hospitality suite so remodelers can start the day by networking with their peers. No RSVP is required.

  • Local Council Roundtable
    11:00 a.m.-noon
    NAHB Remodelers Hospitality Suite
    Convention Center, South 105  

    The roundtable is an opportunity to hear what other councils are doing and to pick up valuable tools for success. The roundtable enables remodelers to brainstorm, network and share ideas and best practices with local council staff and leaders.

    For information and to RSVP, click here.

  • NAHB Remodelers Chairman's Dinner
    6:30-10:00 p.m. 
    Las Vegas Hilton Hotel

    The dinner, a celebration of 2008 accomplishments and the premier social event for NAHB Remodelers at IBS, includes the Chairman’s Awards presentation, an announcement of membership contest winners and the official change in council leadership.

    The fee is $50.
    Advanced registration is required.
    Click here to register.


NAHB Remodelers Education Highlights:


NAHB Remodelers ‘Pocket Guide’

NAHB Remodelers also has a new “IBS Pocket Guide,” a handy brochure of all meetings and activities at IBS that are relevant to remodelers. To download the guide from the NAHB Web site, click here.

To Register

For more information about remodeling events, e-mail Kelly Mack at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8451.

To register for events at the 2009 International Builders’ Show, visit www.buildersshow.com.



Increase Your Professional Credibility

The Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designation emphasizes business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation.

Remodelers who earn the CGR become members of an exclusive national program and gain recognition as industry leaders.

To learn more about the CGR designation, visit www.nahb.org/CGRinfo, or call The Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154.



'How to Find a Professional Remodeler' Available at BuilderBooks.com

"How to Find a Professional Remodeler," available at BuilderBooks.com, promotes the professionalism of your remodeling business by offering valuable advice to your customers on the process of selecting a remodeler.

The brochure guides consumers from the dream to the reality of having their homes remodeled by skilled and trained professionals. Sections include what to look for in a professional remodeler and what questions to ask.

To view or puchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665 to order.

 

 


 

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