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In This Issue:

Front Page
Home Buyer Tax Credit, New NOL Rules Signed Into Law
For Remodelers, Recovery Won’t Mean Business as Usual
NAHB Looks at Steps to Ensure Appraisers Aren’t in the Dark
Coast to Coast
Investors See Mortgage Rates Rising as Fed Wraps Up Buys
housing forum
Letters to the Editor: Costly Fire Sprinklers Aren't Needed
Politics & Government
Senate Panel Moves Bill to Curb Greenhouse Emissions
NAHB Opposes House Health Care Plan
Spokane Voters Defeat Drastic Changes to City Laws
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders' Tip: A More Stable and Handy Step Stool
Downturn
Web Site Content: The Good, The Bad and The Viral
Webinar to Discuss Marketing Tools to Help Prepare for Recovery
remodelers
Remodelers See Encouraging Signs in Third Quarter
Remodelers Need to Focus Harder on Boosting Profits
Screening Out ‘Tire Kickers’ Builds Profitable Relationships
Webcast Course on Dec. 10 to Teach Customer Service Skills
Comments Sought on Proposed Changes to EPA Lead Paint Rule
Safety
Apply for SAFE Work Site Safety Award by Nov. 18
Building Systems
Leaders in Systems-Built Housing Honored
Global
Explore Latest in Global Green Building at Expo Build China
Education
Nominations for 2009 Designee of the Year Awards Due Nov. 13
Education Calendar
environment
Tougher Storm Water Regs Prompt NAHB Study
Green Building
Internet, Conferences Help Builder Maintain Green Edge
Building Products
Whirlpool Readies Home Appliances for Smart Grid
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Evans Scholarships Boost Students' Studies
Association News
FedEx Offers Big Savings on Shipping Till Nov. 15
Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals
Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Web Site Content: The Good, The Bad and The Viral

Webinar to Discuss Marketing Tools to Help Prepare for Recovery

Participants in the upcoming webinar, “50+ Housing: Are You Prepared for the Recovery?” will learn about marketing tools that will help them position their company to take advantage of the 50+ market’s eventual recovery.

Sponsored by the NAHB 50+ Housing Council, the hour-long webinar begins at 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, Nov. 12.

The webinar is free to NAHB 50+ Housing Council members. The fee is $69 for other NAHB members and $100 for non-members.

In today's increasingly competitive marketplace for active adult home buyers, the integration of online and onsite marketing will be more important than ever. During the webinar, industry marketing experts will share practical ideas and information to help participants achieve greater success through integrated marketing.

Panelists include:

  • Rich Carlson, CAASH, MIRM, CMP, of Carlson Communications in Northborough, Mass., and author of “Are You Prepared for the Recovery? A Practical Guide to Help Real Estate Professionals Prepare Now to Achieve Greater Success in the Recovery and Beyond.” Carlson will provide ideas on how to develop more focused marketing messages.

  • Meredith Oliver, MIRM, MCSP, CSP, CMP, of Meredith Communications in Orlando. Oliver will present practical ideas on how to develop a proactive online marketing strategy.

  • Lita Dirks, CAASH, MIRM, CMP, of Lita Dirks & Co. in Greenwood Village, Colo. Dirks will illustrate how to create an emotional onsite marketing experience that helps to accelerate prospects' decisions to buy or rent.


John Rod, of 20 Twenty Graphics in Wall Township, N.J., will be the moderator.

Participants can receive one hour of continuing education credit for CAASH, MIRM, MCSP, CSP, CMP and other NAHB designations.

To Register

To register for the webinar, click here.

For a list of upcoming 50+ Housing Council webinars and to view past webinars, visit www.nahb.org/50pluswebinar.

For more information, e-mail Jeff Jenkins at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8292.



Find Out What the 45+ Housing Market Wants

Right House, Right Place, Right Time: Community and Lifestyle Preferences of the 45+ Housing Market,” available through BuilderBooks.com, will help determine the right design, home features and amenities to attract boomer home buyers in your market.

Author Margaret A. Wylde guides readers through the latest survey results on this important consumer group and explains what their responses mean for today’s and tomorrow’s home building industry.

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



‘Browsers to Buyers’ Available at BuilderBooks.com

Browsers to Buyers,”available through BuilderBooks.com, delivers the proven methods necessary to develop or improve your online new home sales program.

This essential guide provides an easy-to-follow roadmap leading to a successful online sales program that will help builders attract and capture more qualified buyers.

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


 

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NAHB

 
 
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