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

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 Webinar on April 29 Looks at Negotiating With Lenders

May 14 Audio Seminar Explores Government Contracting Options

Free NAHB Webinar to Discuss Impact Fee Alternatives on April 21

With more communities turning to impact fees to address such problems as aging infrastructure, traffic congestion, overcrowded schools and inadequate water and sewer capacity, NAHB is holding a free webinar on April 21 to give members the tools they need to shift community discussions and solutions to alternative financing mechanisms that will solve infrastructure problems in an ailing economy. 

The webinar, by NAHB’s Land Development Committee with support from NAHB Multifamily, will introduce builders, developers, home builders associations and land development professionals to the resources available from NAHB.

Participants will also learn about strategies to press the case for impact fee rollbacks and alternative solutions. 

In addition, participants will learn:

  • How to evaluate the appropriateness of development impact fees currently being imposed by local governments

  • How impact fees affect land development companies and local jurisdictions

  • How to avoid common administration and implementation problems in impact fee ordinances

  • Common errors made when computing impact fees


Webinar speakers include:

  • J. Michael Noonan, chairman of the NAHB Land Development Committee and division president of Rottlund Homes, and a large, privately-held home builder and developer operating in Minnesota, Florida and Iowa

  • Carter Froelich, managing principal at DPFG Consultants, which focuses on helping land developers and builder clients navigate the development and construction process in a timely and cost-efficient manner

  • Thais Austin, NAHB infrastructure and public finance specialist


To Register

To register for this free webinar, click here.

The webinar is the first in a series on development issues that will be provided by the NAHB Land Development Committee.

For more information, e-mail Jennifer Jones at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8469.


 

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