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In This Issue:

Front Page
Faulty Appraisals Harming Housing and the Economy
AD&C Credit Crunch Imperils Housing-Led Economic Recovery
I-9 Audit Notices Issued at Record Pace
Coast to Coast
Lowball Appraisals Spark Uproar
Economics & Finance
Confirmation of Stevens as FHA Commissioner Applauded
New-Home Market Slowly Improving in California
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Time to Start Worrying About the Better Times Ahead
Webinar to Focus on 50+ Housing Trends, Cost-Effective Design
Free July 29 Webinar to Discuss Storm Water Compliance
New NAHB Summit to Address Wide-Ranging HBA Needs
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Apply Tar Paper Easily With Spindle Applicator
50Plus Housing
Entries for AARP-NAHB Livable Communities Due July 23
Multifamily
Explore FHA Financing at NAHB Webinar on July 22
Remodelers
Know the Basics When Getting Into Green Remodeling
Sales
In-House or Outsourced Sales? Weigh Their Merits
Education
Education Calendar
environment
Public Volunteers Training to Monitor Construction Sites
Green Building
NAHB Suggests Improvements for WaterSense Certification
Student Teams Prepare for This Fall’s Solar Decathlon
Green Features Attracting Tenants to New Buildings
NAHB Headquarters Garners Fifth Energy Star Designation
Legal
Costly ‘No-Match’ Rule to Be Rescinded
hbi
Latino College Students Teach Construction Workers English
Building Products
James Hardie Launches Climate-Specific Siding
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Nine HBAs Awarded 2009 Challenge/Build/Grow Grants
Association News
NAHB Hall of Fame Builder Raymond A. Watt Dies at 90
NAHB Committee, Council Appointment Process Underway
Save Big on Summer Essentials at Omaha Steaks
Members, Save Up to 29% on FedEx Shipping Services
Sign Up for Solveras Check Card Processing at 1.39% by July 31
Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations
Members Can Save 10% on Vacation Rentals Worldwide
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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NAHB Hall of Fame Builder Raymond A. Watt Dies at 90

NAHB Committee, Council Appointment Process Underway

Save Big on Summer Essentials at Omaha Steaks

Members, Save Up to 29% on FedEx Shipping Services

Sign Up for Solveras Check Card Processing at 1.39% by July 31

Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations

Members Can Save 10% on Vacation Rentals Worldwide

Calendar of Events

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. 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, 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. 5-7

NAHB Summit on Association Excellence

New Orleans, La.

Nov. 6-8

Custom Builders Symposium

San Diego, Calif.

2010

 

 

Jan. 15-18

2010 IBS Pre-Show Courses

Las Vegas, Nev.

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 2009 NAHB 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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