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In This Issue:

Front Page
Nearly 600,000 Home Buyers Claim Tax Credit So Far
Wilmington, Del. Home Buyer Benefits From Stimulus Package
Real Estate Outlook: A Turnaround May Be in Sight
Coast to Coast
First-Time Home Buyers Jolt Market Into Life
Economics & Finance
Single-Family Home Starts Unchanged in March
Builder Confidence Shows Biggest Jump in Five Years
Four More States Announce Programs to Monetize Tax Credit
Register Online for NAHB Spring Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Two Strategies for Storing Parts and Tools
Downturn
Stimulus Bill Tax Provisions Help Small Business, Says IRS
Effective Advertising Should Focus on Generating Traffic
How to Overcome Home Buyer Objections in Today's Market
Free NAHB Webinar to Discuss Impact Fee Alternatives on April 21
Free Webinar on April 29 Looks at Negotiating With Lenders
May 14 Audio Seminar Explores Government Contracting Options
Technology
Add Bells, Whistles to Standing Inventory, Without High Costs
Commercial
Builders in Hard Times Find Money for Commercial Jobs
Enter NCBC 2010 Awards of Excellence Competition
Multifamily
Explore FHA Financing at NAHB Webinar on April 22
Remodelers
Universal Design, Green Remodeling Have Joint Appeal
Planning for Aging-in-Place Up 10%, Remodelers Say
Free ‘Remodeling Month’ Materials for May Available From NAHB
Sales
Promote ‘New Homes Month’ With Free Online Resources
Education
Online Directory Makes It Easy to Find Designation Holders
One-Day Passes Available for NAHB’s Spring Conferences
Education Calendar
Green Building
Number of Builders With NAHB Green Credentials Soars
Green Videos Now Available for Builders, Buyers
Green Home Builders Celebrate Earth Day
Earn BuilderBooks Green Savings in April for Use Through June
environment
EPA Greenhouse Gas Finding Could Impact Housing
hbi
HBI Job Corps Students Win State Championship
Building Products
Uponor Plumbing Lead-Free From Inlet to Faucet
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Downturn Bumps Up Demand for Endowment Scholarships
Apply for Herman J. Smith Scholarships by May 4
Association News
Rick Judson Candidate for 2010 NAHB Third Vice Chairman
New Name for Homeless Shelter Recognizes Builder Efforts
Undeterred by Downturn, Builder Finds Way to Give Back
'Struggling' HBAs, Apply for NAHB Assistance Grants by April 24
Office Depot Offers Members 14 Deals Under $5
Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members
Spring Board Last Chance for Spokesperson Training in 2009
Pitney Bowes Postage Meters Offer Convenience, Savings
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Rick Judson Candidate for 2010 NAHB Third Vice Chairman

New Name for Homeless Shelter Recognizes Builder Efforts

Undeterred by Downturn, Builder Finds Way to Give Back

'Struggling' HBAs, Apply for NAHB Assistance Grants by April 24

Office Depot Offers Members 14 Deals Under $5

Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container

FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members

Spring Board Last Chance for Spokesperson Training in 2009

Pitney Bowes Postage Meters Offer Convenience, Savings

Calendar of Events

April 21

Impact Fee Alternatives

Webinar

April 22

"FHA — A Viable Alternative In Today’s Multifamily Lending Market"

Webinar

April 23

Construction Forecast Conference

Washington, D.C.

April 27-29

Building for Boomers and Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

Philadelphia, Pa.

April 28   

Best of 50+ Housing Awards

Philadelphia, Pa.

April 28

50+ Icons of the Industry Award

Philadelphia, Pa.

April 29

Negotiation With Lenders

Webinar

May 6-7

"Green Building for Building Professionals" course

Dallas, Texas

May 8-10

National Green Building Conference

Dallas, Texas

May 8

National Green Building Awards

Dallas, Texas

May 11

"Business Management for Building Professionals" course

Dallas, Texas

May 14

"Stimulus Opportunities for Builders"

Audio Seminar

May 19

National Membership Day

Nationwide

May 24

2009 Government Affairs Recognition Awards

Washington, D.C.

May 25-31

Spring NAHB Board of Directors Meeting

Washington, D.C.

May 26

Train the Trainer

Washington, D.C.

Aug. 11-15

Executive Officers Council Seminar

Louisville, Ky.

Aug. 12

EOC Association Excellence Awards

Louisville, Ky.

Sept. 30-Oct. 4

Fall NAHB Board of DirectorsMeeting

Chicago, Ill.

Sept. 30

Train the Trainer

Chicago, Ill.

Oct. 25-28

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Marco Island, Fla.

Oct. 25-27

CGR and CAPS courses

Indianapolis, Inc.

Oct. 27-30

Remodeling Show

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 29

NAHB Remodeler of the Year Award

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 29

National Remodeling Hall of Fame Award

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 29

Homes for Life Award

Indianapolis, Ind.

Nov. 6-8

Custom Builders Symposium

San Diego, Calif.

Nov. 6-9

National Conference on Membership

New Orleans, La.

2010

 

 

March 29-31

Log Home Council President's Tour

Boise, Idaho

Learn More About Upcoming Conferences and Designations

Interested in attending a University of Housing conference or learning more about NAHB designation programs? Visit www.nahb.org/notifyme, and sign up to receive more information.



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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