NBN Online for the week of October 19, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Lawmakers Look at Home Buyer Tax Credit to Spur Jobs
50+ Housing Sales Slump at the End of the Road
Coast to Coast
Uproar Over Appraisals: Property Owners Chafe at Change in System Designed to End Fraud
Politics & Government
Appraisal Groups Respond to NAHB Testimony
Economics & Finance
White House Gives a Boost to Affordable Mortgage Finance
Builder Confidence Slips in October
Eye on the Economy: The Economy Is Improving, Or Is It?
Don't Miss Oct. 21 Construction Forecast Conference, Webcast
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Decorate With Emerging Trends to Extend Model Life
Manage Cash Flow With Accurate, Timely Cash Flow Projections
Tips
Builders’ Tip: An Easy-to-Build Dust-Isolation Box
codes and standards
2,400 Code Changes Under Consideration in Baltimore
IBS
Enter Talent Contest to Sing the National Anthem at IBS
Multifamily
Oct. 22 Webinar to Explore Multifamily Marketing
Sales
Go for The Nationals Gold — Entries Due Oct. 28
Remodelers
Attend NAHB Remodelers Events at Remodeling Show
Education
Nominations for 2009 Designee of the Year Awards Due Nov. 13
Education Calendar
Green Building
N.C. Builder Leads the Nation in Certified Green Homes
500th Home Achieves National Green Building Certification
hbi
Project CRAFT Success Cited at ICCA Conference
Building Products
Dow Breaks New Ground With Affordable Solar Roof Shingles
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
BIA Uses CBG Funds to Create Student Recruitment Materials
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 30
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Oct. 30
Association News
Chicago Dream Home Raffle Supports Worthy Causes
Save Big — at Least 60% — on Selected FedEx Shipping
Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals
Members, Save on HP Business Products and More
Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Attend NAHB Remodelers Events at Remodeling Show

NAHB Remodelers who want to learn about the latest technical skills and business practices should plan to attend the 2009 Remodeling Show on Oct. 27-30 in Indianapolis.

The NAHB Remodelers will host several events, pre-show education, an exhibit booth and more.

NAHB Remodelers events at the show include:

Thursday, Oct. 29

  • NAHB Remodelers Local Council Workshop
    1:00-3:30 p.m.
    TBD

    This free workshop is for staff and leaders of local NAHB Remodelers councils and will address how to increase membership through special recruitment campaigns, not-to-be-missed meetings and branding.

    Register in advance by Oct. 26. To register, e-mail remodel@nahb.com.


For a complete list of pre-show education and more information about NAHB Remodelers’ activities at the Remodeling Show, visit www.nahb.org/remodelingshow.



Learn How to Run a Successful Remodeling Company

The Paper Trail: Systems and Forms for a Well-Run Remodeling Company,” available through BuilderBooks.com, shows how to use proven management systems to run a successful remodeling company.

The publication includes a CD containing 160 essential forms and documents — culled from successful remodelers across the country — that you can customize to suit your business needs.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.



'How to Find a Professional Remodeler' Brochures Available at BuilderBooks.com

"How to Find a Professional Remodeler," available at BuilderBooks.com, promotes the professionalism of your remodeling business by offering a wealth of valuable advice to customers on the process of selecting a remodeler. 

The newly updated brochure highlights the before and after photos of the most frequently remolded rooms in the house.

To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.

 


 

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