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In This Issue:

Front Page
HUD Secretary Looks for Housing to End Recession
Tax Credits Helping Housing Regain Its Footing, Robson Says
Coast to Coast
A Nascent Recovery: Overlooked Signs the U.S. Housing Market Is Turning
Politics & Government
Sales Boost Expected From New FHA Tax Credit Rules
Bolstering GSEs Key to Future of Nation’s Housing Finance System
Economics & Finance
New Home Inventories Continue to Shrink in April
Foreclosures, Tight Credit Pose Housing Recovery Hurdles
Eye on the Economy: House Price Depreciation May Be Easing Off
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Home Builders Offering Job Loss Payment Protection Plans
Tough Times Call for New Floor Plans
NAHB Supports Struggling HBAs With 66 Grants Worth $499,925
June 25 Audio Seminar Examines AD&C Lending Challenges
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How, Why and When You Should Tint Spackle
Business Management
Recognition, Acknowledgement Boost Morale and Productivity
50Plus Housing
Expectations for 50+ Market Show Modest Rise
June 10 Webinar Presents Survey of What Boomers Want
Multifamily
Lean How to Leverage LIHTC Deals With TCAP on June 11
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
IRS Clarifies What Qualifies for Home Owner Energy Tax Credit
Don’t Miss Energy Value Housing Awards June 30 Deadline
Seminar Proposals Sought for Green Building Conference
Free Webinar Looks at Energy-Efficient Window Upgrades
environment
NAHB Proposes Alternatives to Limit Storm Water Runoff
Design
2009 Best in American Living Awards Entry Forms Due July 1
Safety
Save 15% on NAHB Safety Products During Safety Month
hbi
Project CRAFT Success Stories Brought to Florida State Capitol
Building Products
S.C. Idea Home Uses Benjamin Obdyke Siding Drainage Matrix
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Green Building Scholarship Receives Tonjes Donation
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

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Calendar of Events

June 11

"Leveraging Your LIHTC Deal With TCAP and Exchange Funds"

Web Seminar

June 25

Examining the Challenges of the AD&C Lending Crisis

Audio Seminar

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

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. 18

Best in American Living Awards (BALA)

Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 19-22

2010 International Builder's Show

Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 19

Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE) Awards 

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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