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In This Issue:

Front Page
Lost Wealth Won’t Keep 50+ Home Buyers Down for Long
‘Get Housing Moving’ Tour Hits Sales Goal in 53 Days on the Road
NAHB Members Urged to Take Precautions Against Swine Flu
Coast to Coast
First-Time Buyers Find Deals, Help Perk Up House Sales
housing forum
Letter to the Editor: Higher Economic Ground Is Far Off
Politics & Government
Congress Omits Limiting Mortgage Interest Deduction
'Cramdown' Amendment Fails in Senate
Former Congressman, HUD Secretary Jack Kemp Dies at 73
Economics & Finance
Bank of America Home Loans Brand Launched
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Honesty, Understanding Keys to Negotiating With Lenders
Online Communications and PR Cut Costs, Not Results
Recession Selling 101: Tips to Overcome the Pressure
May 14 Audio Seminar Explores Government Contracting Options
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Fashion Heavy-Duty Sawhorse Brackets
Sales
Customer Relations: What It Means, Why You Should Care
Remodelers
Audio Seminar on Lead Paint Now Free to NAHB Members
Boost ‘Remodeling Month’ With Free Materials From NAHB
Design
Enter 2009 Best in American Living Design Competition
Commercial
Enter NCBC 2010 Awards of Excellence Competition
Education
One-Day Passes Available for Green Building Conference
Education Calendar
Green Building
First Home Certified Emerald Under Green Building Standard
Free House Plans Add Green Building Standard Checklist
Greensburg, Kan. Puts Green in Tornado Recovery Effort
environment
Return to Old ESA Rules Expected to Delay Approvals
hbi
Latino Students Become ‘Team Builders’ for Housing Industry
Building Products
Home Depot to Award $300,000 to Trades Students This Fall
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
CBG Funds Boost High School's Building Trades Program
Association News
People Magazine Profiles Charleston Builder 'Heroes'
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 26-30 in Washington
Mother's Day Gift Ideas From FTD
Spring Board Last Chance for Spokesperson Training in 2009
Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations
Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

People Magazine Profiles Charleston Builder 'Heroes'

NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 26-30 in Washington

Mother's Day Gift Ideas From FTD

Spring Board Last Chance for Spokesperson Training in 2009

Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations

Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

Calendar of Events

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

 

 

Jan. 19-22

2010 International Builder's Show

Las Vegas, Nev.

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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