NBN Online for the week of March 30, 2009

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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

Attend Free Webinar on Strategic Planning on April 7

Free Online Business Survival Tips Available Till April 17

Now through Friday, April 17, NAHB members can get free business survival information on such issues as bankruptcy, reorganization, liens, subcontractor disputes, partnership issues and more that will help them survive the downturn.

The information, prepared by the Texas-based international law firm Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, will be available on the NAHB Web site in a "Frequently Asked Questions" format that will address a variety of topics, including:

Bankruptcy/Reorganization

  • Bankruptcy, reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, restructuring, foreclosures, deficiency judgments


Business Structures

  • Director/officer issues, partnership issues, personal guarantees, business divorces


Operational

  • Liens, developer disputes, subcontractor disputes


Available to NAHB members only, the information will be available at www.nahb.org/legalconsultation.

Members whose questions are not answered on the Web site posting will be able to call or e-mail the law firm for more information.

For further information on this program, e-mail David Jaffe at NAHB.



Tax Credit Web Site Looks at Opportunity of a Lifetime

Builders and other industry professionals can help spur home sales by referring prospective first-time home buyers to www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com. The NAHB Web site provides detailed information on the $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers included in the economic stimulus legislation signed into law by President Obama.

Consumers can use the Web site to find information on the tax credit – including a detailed question and answer section. It also includes information about other housing-related and small business measures in the legislation and a number of home-buying resources for consumers.

“The new tax credit provides a great opportunity for first-time home buyers,” said NAHB Chairman Joe Robson. “Combined with today’s near record low interest rates, the large selection of homes on the market and very competitive pricing, the tax credit should provide the extra incentive needed to get prospective buyers who have been sitting on the fence into the market.”

Industry professionals are encouraged to highlight the tax credit Web site when marketing to their potential first-time home buyer market.


 

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