NBN Online for the week of March 23, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Job Losses Compound Multifamily Housing Woes
U.S. Transportation Department Warns Members of Scam Faxes
Coast to Coast
A Big Boost for Buyers Seeking Jumbo Loans
Economics & Finance
Fed Actions Suggest Great News on Mortgage Rates
Home Starts Regain Some Ground in February
New Web Site Provides Home Owner Relief Information
Register Online for NAHB Spring Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
IRS Gives Details on Expanded NOL Carryback Provisions
Attend Free Webinar on Strategic Planning on April 7
Free Online Business Survival Tips Available Till April 17
Tips
Builders’ Tip: A Coping Table for Crafting Molding
50Plus Housing
Winning Remodeled Home Blends Grace, Beauty, Livability
Remodelers
EPA Sets $300 Certification Fee for Lead Paint Rule Compliance
Develop Your Business ‘Sweet Spot’ to Achieve Lasting Success
Building Systems
Add Character, Sustainability With Concrete Products
Education
Earn Professional Designations at NAHB Spring Conferences
Education Calendar
Green Building
First Home Certified to National Green Building Standard
Colleyville Eco House on NAHB Tour Showcases Green
Sales
Five Tips to Building a More Effective Web Site
Workforce housing
HUD to Support Preserving Affordable Rental Housing
hbi
Tampa Project CRAFT Students Start Life on a New Path
Building Products
Dryvit Lightweight Finish Contains Recycled Material
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due April 17
Applications for Centex ‘Build Your Future’ Scholarships Due April 6
Apply for Herman J. Smith Scholarships by May 4
Association News
Avoid Visa/Master Card Hikes in Processing With Solveras
Focus on Your Business, Not Your Payroll, With Paychex
FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members
Register Online for Spring Spokesperson Training
Members Can Save 10% on Vacation Rentals Worldwide
Pitney Bowes Postage Meters Offer Convenience, Savings
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Avoid Visa/Master Card Hikes in Processing With Solveras

Focus on Your Business, Not Your Payroll, With Paychex

FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members

Register Online for Spring Spokesperson Training

Pitney Bowes Postage Meters Offer Convenience, Savings

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

Calendar of Events

Members Can Save 10% on Vacation Rentals Worldwide

NAHB members can get 10% off the “best available rate" at Endless Vacation Rentals by Wyndham Worldwide, one of the world's largest global marketers of vacation rental properties and part of NAHB’s Member Advantage discount program.

Endless Vacation Rentals represents approximately 60,000 vacation properties worldwide* — ranging from studio and one-bedroom accommodations to multiple-bedroom units throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean to villas, apartments, cottages and homes in Italy, France and the United Kingdom.

Available during specified periods, these unique vacation rentals offer more space, flexibility, privacy and “comforts-of-home” conveniences to make vacation stays more enjoyable.

To Register

To use the program, visit www.evrentals.com/nahb, or 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.

The Web site also enables members to review key resort amenities, descriptions and directions.

*Destinations and travel times are subject to availability and confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Offers include accommodations only and specifically exclude travel costs and other expenses that may be incurred. Promotional discounts and offers may not apply to all properties. Other restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited by law. Additional taxes and conditions may apply. Visit www.EVRentals.com for terms, conditions and additional disclosures.

The inventory is made available by Resort Rental, LLC (operating as Holiday Rentals, LLC in Maryland and Texas) an Indiana-licensed limited liability company.

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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