NBN Online for the week of February 23, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Obama Foreclosure Plan to Help Resolve Housing Crisis
• California Tax Credit Expected to Spur New Home Construction
• Tax Credit Web Site Looks at Opportunity of a Lifetime
Coast to Coast
• New Tax Credits Provoke Curiosity
Economics & Finance
• January Finds Housing Starts in Free Fall
• Housing Affordability Surges in Fourth Quarter of 2008
• Mortgage Rates Decline as Economic News Worsens
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
• Free NAHB Conference to Offer Business Survival Strategies
• NAHB Members Can Get Free Business Survival Tips Online
Government
• Legislative Conference Comes at Crucial Time for Economy
Tips
• Builders’ Tip: How to Secure a Log for Log Work
sales and marketing
• Buyers With a Home to Sell Should Be Handled With Care
Business Management
• How to Profit From Effective Cash Flow Management
50Plus Housing
• 55+ Market Down in Index But Preparing to Lead Recovery
• Enter the AARP-NAHB Livable Communities Awards
• CAASH in on Active Adults at 50+ Housing Symposium
Multifamily
• Attend Multifamily Pillars Conference in San Diego
Remodelers
• Councils Recognized for Growing Membership
Education
• Education Calendar
Workforce housing
• NHC Tools Address Housing Needs, Foreclosure Crisis
hbi
• Job Corps Students at IBS Showcase Their Trade Skills
Building Products
• Dryvit Outsulation Shows Its Stuff in Adverse Weather
Endowment
• ‘Strategies for Success’ Applications Due March 14
• Free Webcast Explains ANSI Green Building Standard
• Wanted: HBA Proposals for Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative
Association News
• NAHB Members Can Save Big on FedEx Shipping Services
• Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
• NAHB Members Can Get 10% Off Stays With Wyndham Hotel Group
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Attend Multifamily Pillars Conference in San Diego

Attend the 2009 Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference & Awards Gala in San Diego on March 17-18 and find out what’s next in the rapidly changing multifamily market from top economists and multifamily market experts.

Network with the top professionals in the field and find out how they’re navigating the current market. Walk away with new contacts and fresh perspectives.

For more information, visit www.nahb.org/PillarsConference.

 

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> FedEx Delivers New Savings Opportunity for Members
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> GM $500 Offer Is Back for 2009, Better Than Ever