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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Urge Congress to Remedy AD&C Lending Crisis
Promote ‘New Homes Month’ With Free NAHB Resources Online
Builders Encourage Efforts to Step Up Residential Energy Efficiency
Coast to Coast
What Might Be Hurting Home Values
housing forum
Chipping Away at Mortgage Deduction a Bad Idea
Economics & Finance
Rising in February, New Home Sales May Be Near Bottom
Record Low Mortgage Rates Hard for Would-Be Buyers Not to Notice
Tax Credit Spurs First-Time Home Buyers, Survey Finds
Many First-Timers Considering Buying a Home This Spring
Builders Hope Toxic Asset Plan Will Free Up Mortgage Credit
Eye on the Economy: Economy Moving Toward Recovery
Register Online for NAHB Spring Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
As April 15 Nears, Home Buyer Tax Credit Comes Into View
Learn How to Get a Green Edge at Audio Seminar on April 16
Free NAHB Webinar to Discuss Impact Fee Alternatives on April 21
Attend Free Webinar on Strategic Planning on April 7
Free Online Business Survival Tips Available Till April 17
Tips
Builders’ Tip: A Simple Trick to Clean Mini Paint Rollers
Sales
CRM Can Help Build Quality Customer Relationships
Multifamily
Marketing Critical in Optimizing Revenue in Tough Market
NAHB Honors Year’s Best Apartments and Condos
Remodelers
Apply for 2009 NAHB Remodelers Awards
Remodelers’ Spring Board Preview
Commercial
Enter NCBC 2010 Awards of Excellence Competition
Education
University of Housing Honors Five Designees of the Year
Earn Professional Designations at NAHB Spring Conferences
Education Calendar
building quality
KB Home Earns National Housing Quality Recertification
Green Building
Green Remodel Project a Highlight of Dallas Home Tour
Learn to Green Your Business at Green Building Conference
Earn BuilderBooks Green Savings in April for Use Through June
environment
EPA Rules for Chesapeake Bay Watershed Raise Concerns
Legal
Builders File Suit Over Santa Cruz River Decision
hbi
Lowe’s Continues Support for Job Corps Grads
Building Products
Study Finds Home Technology Preserves Builder Profits
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Apply for Centex ‘Build Your Future’ Scholarships by April 6
Endowment Funds IBS Student Scholarships for 2010
HBAs: Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due April 17
Apply for Herman J. Smith Scholarships by May 4
Association News
Robert Karen Named New Jersey’s ‘Legend of Housing’
Avoid Visa/Master Card Hikes in Processing With Solveras
Register Online for Spring Spokesperson Training
FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members
Members Can Save 10% on Vacation Rentals Worldwide
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Focus on Your Business, Not Your Payroll, With Paychex
Pitney Bowes Postage Meters Offer Convenience, Savings
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

As April 15 Nears, Home Buyer Tax Credit Comes Into View

Learn How to Get a Green Edge at Audio Seminar on April 16

Free NAHB Webinar to Discuss Impact Fee Alternatives on April 21

Free Online Business Survival Tips Available Till April 17

Attend Free Webinar on Strategic Planning on April 7

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA), founding sponsor of NAHB’s Home Technology Alliance, will offer a free webinar on developing business strategies and strategic planning.

The session will be held Tuesday, April 7 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. EDT.

The webinar will provide step-by-step guidelines on how to efficiently implement a strategic business plan with an efficient “One-Page Strategic Plan.”

The program includes:

  • An introduction to the “One-Page Strategic Plan”

  • Keys to aligning a company’s team around a common purpose

  • An interactive session on how to incorporate strategic planning in business


To register, click here

For more information, e-mail Casey Keller, CEDIA director of curriculum and learning, or call 317-328-4336.

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association is an international trade association of companies that specialize in planning and installing electronic systems for the home. These systems include home networking, home automation and communication systems; media rooms, single- or multi-room entertainment systems; and integrated whole-house subsystems providing lighting control, security and HVAC systems.


Evaluate and Assess Your Business Managerial and Operational Systems

Benchmark Your Business,” available through BuilderBooks.com, helps home builders, developers and trade contractors evaluate and assess business management and operational systems. This resource guide directs the reader to a wealth of resources to improve benchmarks for each system.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.


 

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