NBN Online for the week of May 4, 2009

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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

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Education Calendar

One-Day Passes Available for Green Building Conference

The NAHB University of Housing is offering economical one-day passes for The National Green Building Conference in Dallas.

The passes are being offered to help builders and other housing professionals get the most out of the conference while maximizing their time and financial resources.

A one-day pass for The National Green Building Conference can be purchased any day of the conference, which will be held from May 8-10. The fee for a one-day pass is $300.

Activities available each day include:

  • Admission to breakout sessions, with tracks including sales and marketing, business management, building technology and design

  • Admission to general sessions; including one on The National Green Building Standard on May 9; or the general session, “The Green Guild — Visions of a Sustainable Future,” on May 10

  • Exhibit hall admission

  • Breakfast, lunch, breaks and reception, where applicable


Note: A one-day pass does not include the Green Home Tour or the National Green Building Awards Reception and Dinner.

For more information and to see all the National Green Building Conference registration options, including a schedule to determine the best one-day pass to purchase, visit www.nahb.org/GreenBuildingConference.

To Register

Advance registration has ended, but full registration and one-day passes can be purchased onsite at the conference.

General Conference Information

For more information on The NAHB University of Housing conferences, visit www.nahb.org/Conferences, call the Office of the Registrar at 800-368-5242 x8338 or e-mail registrar@nahb.com.



‘National Green Building Standard’ Available at BuilderBooks.com

The National Green Building Standard,” available through BuilderBooks.com, provides “green” practices that can be incorporated into multifamily and single-family new home construction, home remodeling and additions and site development.

The standard covers lot design, resource, energy and water efficiency; indoor environment quality; and owner education.

Currently the first and only ANSI-approved green building rating system, the National Green Building Standard is the benchmark for green homes.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here.


 

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