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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

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Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due April 17

Apply for Herman J. Smith Scholarships by May 4

Applications for Centex ‘Build Your Future’ Scholarships Due April 6

Applications for the Centex  "Build Your Future" scholarships to undergraduate students pursuing careers in the residential construction industry for the 2009-2010 academic year are due on April 6.

The Centex "Build Your Future" scholarship program encourages students to further their education in such industry-related fields as construction management, construction technology, civil engineering, architecture, design or any of the trade specialties at the college or university they are attending.

Preference is given to students who are active NAHB Student Chapter members at their university or college and who maintain a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all course work and a 3.0 in their core curriculum courses.

Scholarship applications are reviewed and awarded by a small group of Centex employees.

Established in 2000 by Centex Homes with a $1 million pledge, this scholarship was created to help address the pressing need for educating and training managers. Since then, Centex has awarded more than $250,000 to students attending residential construction programs across the country. The scholarships provide students with tuition assistance.

Applicants must be pursuing study in a housing- related program such as construction management, building, construction technology, civil engineering, architecture, design or any of the trade specialties at the college or university they attend.

Applicants interested in applying for the scholarship funds must be pursuing study in a housing-related program, be registered as a full-time student this coming fall, be a rising sophomore in a two- or four-year college or university and have at least one full academic year of course work remaining after the scholarship is received.

To Apply

Scholarship applications can be downloaded from the scholarship page of the National Housing Endowment Web site, www.nationalhousingendowment.org. Applications are available in Word and PDF formats.

About Endowment Scholarship Programs

The endowment administers 12 scholarship programs and awards more than $300,000 each year to students pursuing careers in residential construction and related fields.

For more information, visit the endowment Web site at www.nationalhousingendowment.org.


 

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