NBN Online for the week of June 29, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Big Boost in Housing Demand Expected From Echo Boomers
More States Help First-Time Home Buyers Monetize Tax Credit
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published on July 6
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: A Federal Farmhouse With Built-In Sustainability
Coast to Coast
New Appraisal Rules Blamed for Killing Some Sales
Politics & Government
House Votes to Preempt National Building Code Process
Panel Nears Agreement on $1 Trillion Health Care Plan
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Flat in May, Decline in the South
Young Workers Waiting for a Stronger Economy
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Emerging Market Represents a New Departure for Housing
SBA Stimulus Program to Help Builders, Suppliers Pay Their Bills
Strong Sales Require Hiring a Strong Sales Manager
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Putting New Windows in an Old Brownstone
50Plus Housing
Deadline Nears for AARP-NAHB Livable Communities Awards
Multifamily
FHA Condo Announcement Brings Good News and Bad
July 8 Webinar to Discuss Costs, Benefits of Going Green
Explore FHA Financing at NAHB Webinar on July 22
Remodelers
EPA Warns Remodelers About Vermiculite Insulation
Members, Listen Free to Audio Seminar Recording on Lead Paint
Building Systems
Modular Industry Leaders to Share Concerns at SHOWCASE
Education
Education Calendar
construction safety
Summer Heat Can Cause Safety, Health Risks
DEWALT Recalls Two Framing Nailer Models
Green Building
EVHA Winners Provide Tips on Energy-Efficient Building
environment
EPA Greenhouse Gas Finding Could Raise Cost of Housing
Legal
NAHB, Supreme Court Like-Minded in Wetlands Decision
N.J. Court Limits Exactions for Recreation, Open Space
hbi
HBI Steps Up Assistance to YouthBuild Programs
Building Products
Overhead Door Corporation RSX Operator Featured at PCBC
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Student Competitions Boost Grades, Salaries, Study Finds
Association News
Save Big on 4th of July Essentials at Omaha Steaks
Members Can Save 10% on Vacation Rentals Worldwide
Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations
Members Can Save Big on FedEx Shipping Services Beginning July 1
ConstructionJobs.com Named a Top 100 Job Board
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations

ConstructionJobs.com Named a Top 100 Job Board

Calendar of Events

Members Can Save Big on FedEx Shipping Services Beginning July 1

Beginning July 1, FedEx will be the exclusive provider of small-parcel shipping services for NAHB and members will be eligible for discounts of up to 29%* on select FedEx shipping services:

  • FedEx Express®   up to 29% on select services
  • FedEx Express® international services —  up to 25% on select services  
  • FedEx Ground® — up to 20% on select services
  • FedEx Home Delivery® — up to 10% on select services


Click here and enter passcode HVCSP8 to start saving on shipping.

Members who are current FedEx customers only have to enter the passcode to recieve their savings. They do not have to open a new account. 

For questions or additional information, call 1-800-MEMBERS (800-636-2377) between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST Mondays through Fridays to speak to a dedicated member service representative.

*FedEx shipping discounts are off standard list rates and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Shipping discounts are exclusive of any FedEx surcharges, premiums or special handling fees and are not available to package consolidators. Eligibility for discounts subject to FedEx credit approval. Eligible services subject to change. Base discounts on FedEx Express® are 19-24%. An additional 5% discount is available for eligible FedEx Express shipments when you ship online at fedex.com. Discounts are subject to change.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

For the most up-to-date details on the Member Advantage discount program and all of the participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.



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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