April 17, 2009

Resourceful Relationships Open Doors for Financing Affordable Projects
Carried Interest Bill Introduced in House
NAHB on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Fees and Requirements
Latest HUD Appointees
Fair Housing Act: Statute of Limitations by Geographic Region
New Action Plan on AD&C Lending
Pool and Spa Safety Act Reminder
Resources: 2009 HOME Limits Published, New HOME and NSP Courses
Calendar: Conferences and Events
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Calendar: Conferences and Events

April 2009 

" Top Trends in Impact Fees" Web Seminar
April 21, 2009

2:00 PM EST
REGISTER HERE! 

Fee: Free

Speakers:
 
Thais Austin, Infrastructure and Public Finance Specialist,
NAHB; Carter Froelich, Managing Principal, DPFG Consultants
Moderator:
 J. Michael Noonan, Division President, Rottlund Homes, 

Come learn the latest trends in impact fees and get the tools you need to shift the conversation to other financing mechanisms. In this free first-in-a-series webinar brought to you by NAHB’s Land Development Committee with support from NAHB Multifamily, attendees will:

  • Learn what impact fees are and how they affect companies and local jurisdictions
  • Understand how to avoid common administration and implementation problems in impact fee ordinances
  • Find out the common errors made when computing impact fees
  • Learn strategies used to argue for impact fee rollbacks
  • Discover the resources available from NAHB to deal with impact fees.

FHA – A Viable Alternative In Today’s Multifamily Lending Market
April 22, 2009
2:00 PM EST
REGISTER HERE! 

NAHB Multifamily Council Member Fee: Free
NAHB Member Fee: $100

Speakers:

Catherine Pharis, Director-Head, FHA, for Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage, Inc.; Margaret Allen, CEO, AGM Financial Services, Inc. 

Moderator: Stillman Knight Jr., President, The Knight Company 

NAHB Multifamily invites you to join our panel of experts as they provide an in-depth overview of both the FHA Section 221 (d)(4)and the Section 223(f) programs.This will help you decide if FHA financing is for you.

 
2009 Spring NAHB Construction Forecast
April 23, 2009
Washington, D.C
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Registration is now open online for the 2009 Spring NAHB Construction Forecast Conference. NAHB's CFC is the most comprehensive housing forecast from the voice of the housing industry. Speakers from a range of vantage points will provide you with the highest-level insight and analysis of the challenging climate for new residential construction. If unable to attend this important event in person, you can participate via Webcast, during which you can still ask these renowned experts questions.

Attend the Forecast Conference and get answers to these critical questions:

  • How will the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 stimulate the economy and spur new residential construction?
  • How will the mortgage markets change?
  • Will some regions see an earlier recovery?
  • When will the housing market reach bottom?

The CFC's panel of expert speakers, including NAHB's new Chief Economist David Crowe, will look at the national and regional markets, the state of the mortgage finance industry and housing prices.

In response to today's economy, NAHB is lowering registration fees by $75 See the new agenda and more detailed information at www.nahb.org/CFC.

Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium™

April 27-29, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Registration rates have been reduced for the 2009 NAHB Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium™ . This is the premier event for 50+ housing professionals—you can’t afford to miss it! :  The deadline has been extended until April 10, Register TODAY!

Get fresh ideas that will lead to concrete solutions and help you revolutionize your business:

  • Develop a winning strategy – hear the latest economic forecast, get a look at the capital markets, emerging design trends, green building for the boomer market, hot amenities and more;
  • Plug into the future – see the latest product and technology for the 50 and up crowd;
  • Learn from the experts – hear from seasoned professionals who have been through several market cycles;
  • Get a blueprint for success – tour award-winning condos, single-family homes, clubhouses and more;
  • Develop and cultivate business relationships – network to grow your circle of contacts.


May 2009


National Green Building Conference
May 8-10
Dallas


A new business management track at the National Green Building Conference will help you learn to green your business. The educational sessions will address green business practices, legal issues, government programs and more.

The conference offers more than 30 educational sessions in green business management, building science, design and sales, and marketing. Author Joel Makower, the co-founder and executive editor of Greener World Media as well as a senior strategist at GreenOrder, a sustainability consultancy, will be the keynote speaker. The conference also will feature a tour of green homes in the Dallas area, a dinner honoring the winners of the NAHB National Green Building Awards and an exhibit hall featuring the latest green products and materials.

In addition, the 2009 class of Certified Green Professionals (CGP) will be honored at a pre-conference reception on Thursday, May 7. To date, more than 2,000 builders, remodelers and other home building industry professionals have earned the CGP designation.

To register for the conference, visit www.nahb.org/GreenBuildingConference.



Attend NAHB's Spring Board of Directors Meeting
May 25-31
Washington, D.C
Register Now!


The 2009 Spring Board of Directors Meeting will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel located at 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC on
May 25 - 31.

Just a reminder that this year's Legislative Conference took place in conjunction with the March Executive Board Meeting, March 22-25, 2009.   If you would like more information concerning the issues that NAHB discussed on the Hill, click here. 



July 2009


Are you ready to be recognized as one of the best in the country?

You design and build great projects — why not get the recognition you deserve?

Enter the 2009 Best in American Living Award, the nation’s most prestigious residential design competition, and show customers why your product is head and shoulders above the rest.

Enter at www.probuilder.com/bala. Forms and fees are due by July 15, 2009.

For more information, e-mail Judy Brociek or call her at 630-288-8184.

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