NationalsSM Entry Deadline Extended until Oct. 17 Enter your best in sales and marketing and design for the 2009 National Sales and Marketing awards, the largest and most prestigious competition for residential and marketing professionals and communities. Sponsored by NAHB’s National Sales and Marketing Council, The Nationals honor the best in architectural achievement, product and community design, advertising and promotion, interior merchandising, and Web site design in over 50 categories. Entrants now have until Oct. 17 to submit entries. Late entries will be accepted until Oct. 24 with an additional fee. New home sales and marketing professionals are encouraged to enter the 2009 National Sales and Marketing Awards, sponsored by the NAHB National Sales and Marketing Council. To Apply For a list of The Nationals awards categories, click here. For entry forms, click here. For more information, visit www.TheNationals.com, e-mail Lisa Parrish, or call her at 800-658-2751.

October 2008

Fall 2008 Construction Forecast Conference National Housing Center, Washington, D.C.; local locations via Webcast. Attend the Fall 2008 Construction Forecast Conference, featuring multifamily Industry Analyst, Ron Witten, on October 22, 2008. In a volatile economy, good information is the most important currency. You can hear the country’s most respected economists give up-to-the-minute forecasts on the national economy, regional economies, the mortgage market, construction finance, and the multifamily market. Many local Builders’ Associations are hosting webcast viewings. Register and view more conference information on this page.

November 2008

The Sunbelt Builders Show November 6-8, 2008 Gaylord Texan Grapevine, TX / DFW The Sunbelt Builders Show has become the Southwest region's largest building industry trade show. Nearly 20% of all Americans who moved in the last few years relocated to Texas – most of them to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Produced by the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Sunbelt offers you a positive business climate in which to learn, network and have fun at the show named one of the 2006 "Fastest 50" by Trade Show Week Magazine. Whether you’re marketing products or building and remodeling, this is your opportunity to meet and network with the nations top housing professionals. For more information, e-mail Lawrence McFadden or contact him at 800-368-5242 x8550.

January 2009