NBN Online for the week of December 7, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Pavilion at IBS to Help NAHB Members Line Up Financing
Read Our International Builders' Show Preview on Dec. 14
NAHB Seeks Member Input on Housing Finance Reform
Coast to Coast
Rock-Bottom Mortgage Rates Tempt Hesitant Home Shoppers
Housing Forum
Families Shouldn't Overlook Home Buying Opportunities
Politics & Government
Anti-Fraud Provisions Included in Tax Credit Extension
Senate Begins Floor Debate on Health Care
House Votes to Permanently Extend Estate Tax
Economics & Finance
FHA to Tighten Rules for Borrowers
Housing Affordability Running Near Record High
Record Low Mortgage Rates Help Spur Home Sales
Builder Confidence Continued to Sag in Early November
Housing Starts Decline in October
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Trim Baseboards for a Snug Fit
Downturn
Your Balance Sheet Can Point You in the Right Direction
Move Forward in Your Market With Market Research
Dec. 14 Webinar to Discuss Affordable Housing Tools
IBS
Slots Filling for Spokesperson Training at Builders' Show
Early Bird IBS Registration Deadline on Friday, Dec. 11
Multifamily
FHA Announces Temporary Waivers to New Condo Policy
Remodelers
Apply for NAHB Remodelers Leadership Grant
Building Systems
Keyser Honored for Advancing Systems-Built Industry
Education
Education Calendar
codes
Builders Win Some, Lose Some in 16-Day Code Hearings
environment
New Storm Water Rules Ineffective and Burdensome
Remodeler Training to Meet New EPA Lead Paint Rule Lags
Green Building
First 'Emerald' Remodel Completed in Phoenix
Promote Green Building Locally With New PR Resources
Sales
A Simple Handshake Can Lead to Increased Sales
Workforce housing
ULI Honors Four Workforce Housing Communities
hbi
HBI Offers Online Certification Programs in Building Trades
Building Products
Whirlpool Appliances Go Into Sustainable Kit-Built Homes
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
HUD Secretary Gives Dunlop Lecture on Future of Housing
Association News
NAHB Board to Meet on Jan. 21 in Las Vegas
Affiliate Representative Nominations Due Dec. 10
FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members
Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier
Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

NAHB Board to Meet on Jan. 21 in Las Vegas

Affiliate Representative Nominations Due Dec. 10

FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members

Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals

Calendar of Events

Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier

The authorization process for NAHB members to receive $500 towards the purchase or lease of most new GM passenger cars, light-duty trucks, vans and SUVs — whether for business or personal use —just got easier.

Members who want to purchase or lease a new 2008, 2009 or 2010 model year Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC or Cadillac passenger car and light-duty truck, van or SUV can simply go to the NAHB Web site to for the authorization information needed to participate in GM’s $500 exclusive offer

The GM offer can be combined with most retail national and regional incentives in effect at the time of delivery.

The offer excludes Cadillac CTS-V, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and Hummer, Saab and Saturn vehicles, and medium-duty trucks are also excluded.

Quick Steps to Get Authorization

  • Go to www.nahb.org/ma and click on the GM logo.
  • Click on the “Get Your Proof of Membership Form” button.
  • If the member is logged in to www.nahb.org, a page with the necessary information will appear. If they are not logged in to the NAHB Web site, the member will be prompted to either log in to nahb.org or to create a log-in if they do not have one. Members will need their PIN number to create a log-in.
  • Print the “Proof of Membership” document and give to the GM dealer.


Process for New and Recently Renewed Members

  • Members should contact their local home builders association to gain immediate access to the program.
  • The member will be faxed a completed form for the GM program from the HBA.
  • HBA instructions on how to complete the form can be found in the Member Advantage Toolkit.


For more information about the GM program, as well as all other member discounts, visit www.nahb.org/ma.


 

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