NBN Online for the week of August 3, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Clock Running Down on First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
NAHB Asks Bank Regulators for Prompt Action on Faulty Appraisals
Compliance With Storm Water Rules Serious Business
Coast to Coast
High-End Homes Frozen Out of Budding Housing Rebound
Politics & Government
Lawmakers Approve Housing Initiatives Before Adjourning
No Floor Votes on Health Care Before September
NAHB Continues to Seek Co-Sponsors for NOL Bills
Economics & Finance
‘Second Look’ Program to Expand Mortgage Modifications
Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly Along With Optimism on Housing
Fed’s Beige Book Sees Spotty Signs of a Housing Turnaround
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Webinar to Explore Selling to 50+ Buyers in a Down Economy
Free Aug. 17 Webinar to Discuss Land Development Opportunities
NAHB Provides HBAs Incentives to Save on Recruitment Training
Tips
Builders’ Tip: A Simple Way to Bore Clean Holes
IBS
Hot Housing Deals at IBS When You Register in August
Technology
Home Technology Can Add Value, Boost Appeal
Multifamily
Interest Grows in FHA Multifamily Finance Programs
Remodelers
Deadlines Near for Four NAHB Remodelers Awards
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Grant Supports Green Building in New Hampshire
Appraisal Institute Webinar to Look at Value of Green Homes
hbi
Lowe’s Helps Job Corps Grads Begin Industry Careers
Building Products
Dryvit Donates ‘Green’ Finish to Silo Eco-Home in Kansas
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Herman J. Smith Scholarship Award Winners Announced
Association News
Save Big on Summer Essentials at Omaha Steaks
Members, Continue to Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Members Can Save Big on FedEx Shipping Services
Members, Get 15% Discount on New FTD Luxury Collection
NAHB Committee, Council Appointment Process Underway
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Education Calendar

  

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. 5-7

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. 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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