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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Webcast Touts Benefits of New ANSI Green Building Standard

Wanted: HBA Proposals for Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative

The National Housing Endowment, the philanthropic arm of NAHB, is seeking proposals from state and local home builders associations through its Challenge/Build/Grow (CBG) matching funds initiative.

Under the program, HBAs are encouraged to find opportunities to build new partnerships in their communities to assist local programs targeting issues of importance to the industry — including job training, image building and  labor shortage, educational and scholarship support.

The endowment will award HBAs a total of $25,000 through the grant initiative, with each applicant eligible for a matching challenge grant of up to $5,000.

HBA Proposals Must Be Received by April 7

Applications and guidelines can be downloaded from the endowment Web site by clicking here.

Completed proposals can be e-mailed to the endowment at nhe@nahb.com.

HBAs requesting grants are encouraged to seek advice on their proposals from the endowment staff well in advance of the deadline.

Since the program was launched in 2001, more than $175,000 has been awarded to state and local HBAs throughout the country.

For more information about grant opportunities, or to download funding guidelines, visit www.nationalhousingendowment.org.


 

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