LIHTC Utility Allowance Estimates: Understanding an Applying the New Methods. Dec. 3, 2008 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST Join NAHB for this audio seminar in which experts in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) policy will break down the new options for calculating utility allowances: obtaining a utility estimate from the agency with jurisdiction over the building, using the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Utility Schedule Model, and using the energy consumption model. HCG Steering Member $39 per Phone Site HCG Builder Member $59 per Phone Site Non-Member  $89 per Phone Site Presenters on the audio conference will: -Provide an overview of the new methods and practices allowed -Go over the HUD utility schedule model in depth -Discuss hiring qualified contractors to run energy consumption models Speakers: Scott Michael Dunn, HCCP, Compliance Solutions Craig Drumheller, NAHB Research Center Paul Emrath, NAHB To register visit www.nahb.org/HCG or e-mail Carmel Mcguire  for more information.

January 2009

If you decide to book your Las Vegas hotel reservation through the NAHB hotel block we have great news for you. The NAHB staff continues to negotiate lower hotel rates and any savings will be passed along to you regardless of when you book your room. For example, if the hotel block room rate is $180 a night when you make your reservation today but a lower NAHB room block rate becomes available in the future, you will receive the lower rate upon check-out. Again, you do not need to do anything to get the lower NAHB room block rate, we'll handle that for you! Just one of the great benefits of booking in the NAHB block. Reminder, the NAHB hotel block closes, Friday, December 12th. Register for IBS and reserve your room today!

March 2009

NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference March 17-18, 2009 San Diego, CA Hotel Del Coronado Register NOW! The fluctuating economy and risky credit markets have even the most savvy multifamily developers rethinking their business plans. They’re strategizing new ways to finance current deals and positioning their companies for future opportunities. NAHB’s Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference is the place where smart developers and other industry professionals know they can come for: The most up-to-date market and financial information Interactive learning on key topics such as REIT’s, debt markets, sustainability and emerging trends The chance to network with peers, potential partners, capital sources and essential product and service providers View more about the Pillars of the Indstry Awards here.