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In This Issue:

Front Page
It May Be Time for Builders to Get Back in the Game
Green Not Always an Easy Sell to Skeptical Consumers
New Guidelines Needed to Appraise Distressed Properties
Coast to Coast
Mortgage Window Shopping: Rates Have Been Volatile, But Get Ready, They May Fall Again
Politics & Government
More Jurisdictions in California Slash Housing Impact Fees
Senate Panel Approves Expansion of Clean Water Act to All Waters
Obama Proposes Sweeping Financial Overhaul
Sticker Shock Puts Health Care Reform Off to a Shaky Start
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts and Permits Post Gains in May
Eye on the Economy: Housing Production Should Stabilize Soon
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Fix Your Balance Sheet Now to Be in Position for the Upturn
CRM Systems Put Fundamentals Back Into Accountability, Sales
June 25 Audio Seminar Examines AD&C Lending Challenges
Free Webinar to Discuss Storm Water Compliance on July 29
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Putting New Windows in an Old Brownstone
Technology
Help Consumers Address Their Home Energy Concerns
Free NAHB Webinar on Building and Home Technology in July
50Plus Housing
Revised Requirements Make CAASH Easier to Complete
Remodelers
New Lead Paint Resources Available on Web From NAHB
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Energy-Efficient Homes Can Meet ‘Builders Challenge’
Denver Energy Conference to Examine ‘Houses That Work’
Design
2009 Best in American Living Awards Entry Forms Due July 1
Building Products
Icynene Insulation Shows PCBC That Castor Oil Is ‘Cool’
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Five Awarded Women’s Council Scholarships
Association News
Get Free Videos on New, NAHB-Exclusive YouTube Channel
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 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

Train the Trainer

Chicago, Ill.

Oct. 21

Construction Forecast Conference

Washington, D.C.

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. 15-18

2010 IBS Pre-Show Courses

Las Vegas, Nev.

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 2009 Professional Development Offerings

See the variety of professional development offerings available through NAHB and its local associations in this interactive brochure

Or, search for specific course offerings and check out upcoming conferences.



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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