NBN Online for the week of April 20, 2009

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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

Calendar of Events

Pitney Bowes Postage Meters Offer Convenience, Savings

Pitney Bowes small business postage meters and scales offer the convenience, savings and increased productivity of having your own post office. Pitney Bowes is an NAHB Member Advantage participating company.

Convenience

Pitney Bowes postage meters enable member to have postage available 24/7 and avoid the hassle and time needed to go to the post office. 

Save Money on Postage

Pitney Bowes meters and scales let business owners know exactly how much postage is required so they can eliminate overstamping. Small businesses that use postage meters can save up to 20% a year in postage.

Postage Tailored to Your Needs

With several postage meter and scale options, members can tailor a solution to their business based on the amount of mail they send.

Flexible, Trackable

Several employees or departments can use the same meter, but each postage expense can be tracked by user or department.

Be Prepared for Postal Rate Change

Pitney Bowes will notify business owners of new postal regulations and rate changes. Rate changes can be downloaded into Pitney Bowes meters within minutes.

For more information, click here, or call 800-376-7047. Be sure to refer to order number 999991198. 



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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