NBN Online for the week of March 2, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Obama's Budget Hits Mortgage Interest Deduction
Stimulus Bill Provides Wide Range of Housing Provisions
NAHB Resources Promote Home Buyer Tax Credit
Reports of Chinese Drywall Problems Bring Swift Response
Coast to Coast
Wrong Turn on Housing
Forum
Letter to the Editor: Tax Credit Web Site Is Welcome
Politics & Government
Attend Crucial Legislative Conference on March 24
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Skid 10.2% in January to New Record Low
Bank Uses Bailout Funds to Help Its Builder Customers
Eye on the Economy: Fed Holds Hope for Near-Term Recovery
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Learn to Market Housing Tax Credit at Free Teleconference
NAHB Members Can Get Free Business Survival Tips Online
Tips
Builders’ Tip: A Cloud-Free Way to Collect and Dispose of Dust
sales and marketing
Toll Brothers Offers Buyers Mortgage Protection Plan
construction safety
Court Says Builders Must See to Safety of Subs' Workers
Business Management
Streamlined Business Data Can Help You Through Downturn
Accomplishments Will Get Your Resume — and You — Noticed
50Plus Housing
Livable Communities Winner Brings Vitality to Vermont
Enter the AARP-NAHB Livable Communities Awards
Multifamily
New LIHTC Rules Examined During NAHB Web Seminar
Attend Multifamily Pillars Conference in San Diego
Building Systems
Video Touts Benefits of Modular Building in Downturn
Education
Earn Professional Designations at NAHB Spring Conferences
New Consumer Brochures Tout Value of Designations
Education Calendar
Green Building
NAHB Research Center to List 'Green Approved' Products
RESNET to Add NAHBGreen Verification to Product Offerings
Learn to Green Your Business at Green Building Conference
environment
EPA WaterSense Labeling Proposal Looks Burdensome
High Costs, Low Benefits Cited in EPA Storm Water Rules
hbi
HBI, Ohio State Offer RCA Instructor Certification
Building Products
Poll Finds Rising Awareness of Concrete Building Systems
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Grant Funds Program for More Home Building Educators
‘Strategies for Success’ Applications Due March 14
Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due April 7
Free Webcast Explains ANSI Green Building Standard
Association News
Register Online for Spring Spokesperson Training
NAHB Members Can Save Big on FedEx Shipping Services
Members Can Save 10% on Vacation Rentals Worldwide
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Register Online for Spring Spokesperson Training

Members Can Save 10% on Vacation Rentals Worldwide

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

Calendar of Events

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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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