NBN Online for the week of May 25, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Sales Agents, Appraisers Underestimate Value of Green
NAHB Guide Finds More Cities Rolling Back Impact Fees
Membership Day Brings in 5,055 New Members in Tough Times
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published on June 1
Coast to Coast
First-Time Home Buyers Can Turn Tax Credit Into Cash
housing forum
Letter to the Editor: Housing Deflation Takes Economic Toll
Politics & Government
House Energy Bill Would Create National Building Code
NAHB Supports Government Efforts on Chinese Drywall
Obama Signs Bill to Help Families Refinance Mortgages
California Seeing Impact Fee Cuts and Deferrals
Economics & Finance
April Single-Family Starts Rise for Second Straight Month
Confidence of Builders Continues to Grow in May
Housing Reaches Most Affordable Level in 18 Years
Florida Builder Encouraged by Recent Uptick in Sales
HUD Withdraws Proposed RESPA Rule
Eye on the Economy: Surveys Signal Revival of Buyer Demand
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Quick, Easy Sanding-Disk Alignment
Green Building
Green Building Growth Bright Spot in a Down Market
10 Practical Strategies Suggested for Green Marketing
Dual Certification Process Set for NAHBGreen and Builders Challenge
Advanced Green Building Courses to Be Available in 2010
Downturn
How to Create a 'Thoughtless' Web Site — and Why
Multifamily
Multifamily Builder Confidence Rallies From Record Lows
Remodelers
First Remodeled Home Certified to Green Standard
Remodelers See Early Signs of Recovery in First Quarter
Building Systems
Webinar Details Modular Construction Basics, Benefits
Commercial
HVAC Tips That Can Save You From Making Costly Mistakes
Design
Enter 2009 Best in American Living Design Competition
Education
Education Calendar
construction safety
Safety Month Focuses on Falls, Overexertion and Driving
Building Products
FlowGuard Manifold System Offers Maximum Versatility
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Students Jumpstart Building Careers With NAHB Internship
Association News
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

Education Calendar

  

June 11

"Leveraging Your LIHTC Deal With TCAP and Exchange Funds"

Web Seminar

June 25

"Making Lemonade with Lenders: Positive Responses to the AD&C Loan Crisis"

Audio Seminar

Aug. 11-15

Executive Officers Council Seminar

Louisville, Ky.

Aug. 12

EOC Association Excellence Awards

Louisville, Ky.

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, Ind.

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

CADRE Awards

Indianapolis, Ind.

Oct. 29

Homes for Life Award

Indianapolis, Ind.

Nov. 5-6

Leadership Training Conference

New Orleans, La.

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

May 16-18

National Green Building Conference

Raleigh, N.C.

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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