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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

Councils Recognized for Growing Membership

During ceremonies by the NAHB Remodelers at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas earlier this year, nine local remodelers councils were honored for growing their membership in 2008. In addition, the NAHB Remodelers also recognized the establishment of eight new councils.

The NAHB Remodelers conduct an annual Local Council Growth Competition, with local councils competing in three size categories.

The winning councils included:

Small Councils (1-50 members)                                                               

Council

2007

2008

Net Gain

Place

Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans

53

100

47

1st

Home Builders Association of Craven & Pamlico Counties, N.C.

8

29

21

2nd

Charleston Trident Home Builders Association, S.C.

17

32

15

3rd

 

 

 

 

 

 


Medium Councils (51-100 members) 

Council  

2007

2008

Net Gain

Place

Home Builders Association of Lexington, Ky.

95

182

87

1st

Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando

61

94

33

2nd

Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association

96

124

28

3rd

Large Councils (More than 100 members)

Council

2007

2008

Net Gain

Place

Greater Houston Builders Association

226

298

72

1st

Master Builders Association of Pierce County, Wash.

120

162

42

2nd

Home Builders Association of Lincoln, Neb.

126

141

15

3rd

The eight new remodelers councils founded in 2008 included:


The councils honored were each presented with plaques at the NAHB Remodelers Chairman's Dinner, held during IBS.

For more information, e-mail Abbey Cameron at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8217.



Capitalize on Your Experience

The ultimate symbol of the building professional, the Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation, is for experienced veterans only.

The GMB provides advanced knowledge of the building business, covering topics such as risk management, land acquisition and financial management.

Before beginning the GMB designation process, you must have the Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designation or the Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designation with five years of building experience, or 10 years of building experience and have completed three CGB/CGR courses.

For more information, visit www.nahb.org/GMBInfo, or call The Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154.


 

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