NBN Online for the week of February 16, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Stimulus Provisions to Help Put Housing on the Right Track
Expanded Energy Tax Credit to Boost Demand for Renovation Jobs
Builders Launch Tax Credit Web Site
Coast to Coast
From Fannie and Freddie, Here Come the Fee Increases
Economics & Finance
Builder Confidence Languishes at Historic Lows
Eye on the Economy: Economic Growth Weaker Than It Looks
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
NAHB Members Can Get Free Business Survival Tips
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Secure a Log for Log Work
Business Management
Effectively Manage Business With Free, New Biztools Guides
sales and marketing
Auctions Creating Sense of Urgency and Moving Inventory
Multifamily
Job Losses, Tight Credit Erode Confidence in Apartments
Green Standard Scoring Tool Now Available for Multifamily Buildings
Remodelers
Home Remodelers Lower Their Market Expectations
Arizona Remodeler Selected as NAHB Remodelers Chair
Building Systems
Prefab Systems Can Help Solve Freddie Mac Appraisal Issue
Building Quality
‘Leading From the Front’ a Secret of Success
Education
CAASH in on Active Adults at 50+ Housing Symposium
New Consumer Brochures Tout Value of Designations
Boost Business, Skills During National Designation Month
Education Calendar
Green Building
Major Role Seen for New ANSI Green Building Standard
Perceived Higher Cost a Barrier for Introducing Green Products
Green Gives Builders the Sales Edge in Tight Florida Markets
35 Local Green Home Building Programs Join NAHBGreen
Conference to Look at Business Advantages of Building Green
design
Inaugural BALA Hall of Fame Inducted at Las Vegas Gala
hbi
Support for Project CRAFT Renewed in Florida
Building Products
Whirlpool Unveils its Most Energy-Efficient Kitchen Ever
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Webcast Touts Benefits of New ANSI Green Building Standard
Wanted: HBA Proposals for Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative
Association News
NAHB Members Can Save Big on FedEx Shipping Services
NAHB Members Can Get 10% Off Stays With Wyndham Hotel Group
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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NAHB Members Can Save Big on FedEx Shipping Services

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

Calendar of Events

NAHB Members Can Get 10% Off Stays With Wyndham Hotel Group

NAHB members can get 10% off the “best available unrestricted rate"* at all participating Wyndham Hotel Group (WHG) hotels — Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Wingate by Wyndham, Super 8, Days Inn, Ramada Worldwide, Travelodge, Howard Johnson, Baymont Inn & Suites, Knights Inn and AmeriHost Inn.

The Wyndham Hotel Group represents nearly 6,500 hotels and more than 535,000 hotel rooms on six continents.

Through the NAHB Member Advantage program, NAHB members can get a 10% discount off the hotel chain’s best rate, its brand Internet rate.

To Register

To use the program by phone, call 877-670-7088 and give the agent the NAHB discount ID number 20090. The NAHB discount will be applied at the time the reservation is made.

To book rooms online, visit the Wyndham Hotel Group page of the Member Advantage discount pages on the NAHB Web site by clicking here and follow the simple steps to make your reservation. The Web pages also enable you to review key hotel amenities, hotel descriptions and directions.

*“Best Available Rate” is defined as the best, non-qualified, publicly available rate on the Internet for the hotel, date and accommodations requested. The discount for International properties may be less than or equal to 10% off Best Available Rate. Certain restrictions apply. To redeem this offer, click our URL link on Organization’s website or call the hotel brand phone number above and give ID at the time of reservation. Offer not valid if hotel is called directly, caller must use toll free numbers listed provided. Advanced reservations are required. Offer is subject to availability at participating locations and some blackout dates may apply. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers, or special promotions. Discounts vary by location and time of year. Offer is void where prohibited by law and has no cash value

Other Member Advantage Discounts

For the most up-to-date details on the Member Advantage discount program and all of the participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.



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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