NBN Online for the week of February 2, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Stimulating Housing Demand Key to Reviving U.S. Economy
ANSI Approves National Green Building Standard
Coast to Coast
Builders Scale Back House Sizes as Buyers Commit to Energy Efficiency
Housing Forum
American Bankers Association Says Banks Continue to Lend
Politics & Government
IRS Gives Unmarried Home Co-Buyers Guidance on Tax Credit
Economics & Finance
Bottom Nears, But 2009 Looks Like Another Painful Year
New-Home Sales Data More Grim News for U.S. Economy
Housing Starts Plummet to Record Lows in December
Builder Confidence at a Record-Low Ebb in January
Prospective Home Buyers Unable to Sell Existing Homes, Poll Finds
Eye on the Economy: The U.S. Economy Is Faltering Badly
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
NAHB Members to Get Free Business Survival Tips
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Strain Paint for Touch-Ups, Without the Mess
ibs
Interest in IBS Exhibits Strong Despite Thinner Crowds
New American Home 2009 Wows Crowds in Las Vegas
legal
Revised Form I-9 to Verify New Hires Is Delayed
Remodelers
Be a Professional and Build a Better Business
Green Building
Home Remodels, Retrofits Key to Energy Efficiency in Housing
Green Product Demand Continues to Rise, Manufacturers Say
Design Competition Showcases Affordable Green Homes
Purdue Students to Earn Green and Other NAHB Designations
Entry Deadline Extended for NAHB Green Building Awards
environment
EPA Storm Water Guidelines Costlier Than First Believed
construction safety
NAHB's Thibodeaux Appointed OSHA Committee Chair
education
February Is NAHB National Designation Month
Education Calendar
Labor
Awards Recognize Top NAHB Student Chapters, Educators
Student Teams Vie in Construction Management Competition
Building Products
Free Webinars Aim at Helping Builders in Tough Times
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Endowment Webcast Examines Green Building Opportunities
Association News
Nation’s Home Builders Elect Leadership for 2009
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
NAHB Members Can Save Big on FedEx Shipping Services
NAHB Members Can Get 10% Off Stays With Wyndham Hotel Group
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

NAHB Members to Get Free Business Survival Tips

Beginning on Feb. 16, NAHB members can get free business survival information on such issues as bankruptcy, reorganization, liens, subcontractor disputes, partnership issues and more that will help them survive the downturn.

The information, prepared by the Texas-based international law firm Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, will be available on the NAHB Web site in a "Frequently Asked Questions" format that will address a variety of topics, including:

Bankruptcy/Reorganization

  • Bankruptcy, reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, restructuring, foreclosures, deficiency judgments


Business Structures

  • Director/officer issues, partnership issues, personal guarantees, business divorces


Operational

  • Liens, developer disputes, subcontractor disputes


Available to NAHB members only, the information will be available at www.nahb.org/legalconsultation from Feb. 16 through March 13.

Members whose questions are not answered on the Web site posting will be able to call or e-mail the law firm for more information.

For further information on this program, e-mail David Jaffe at NAHB.


 

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