1-800 Members (DHL, Roadway Express®, Yellow Freight®), one of the most popular Member Advantage companies, is conducting a survey to determine the shipping needs of NAHB members.

This online survey, which takes about two minutes to complete, will help 1-800 Members learn more about the types of shipping services NAHB members need to ship envelopes, packages, crates or pallets; the companies they currently use; and amount they spend on shipping on a monthly basis.

Survey respondents may also set up an account with 1-800 Members or request more information.

Survey participants will be entered into a drawing for one 80GB iPod valued at $349.

To take the survey, click here. No purchase is necessary to qualify for the prize giveaway.

The deadline for survey submissions is Sunday, September 30.

1-800 Members works with transportation providers in the industry so that NAHB members can take advantage of exclusive discounts for all types of shipping services, including DHL, Yellow Transportation, Roadway, USF Companies and New Penn.

By enrolling in the NAHB Shipping Program, members can save on their inbound, outbound and third party shipments. No costs or obligations are involved to enroll in the program.

Sign up when you take the survey, or call 1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377) and ask for extension 303. For more information, visit www.1800Members.com/NAHB. [return to top]

Home buyer preferences for design, products, features, layout and technology in the home will change within the next decade. This change will be as a result of the changing profile of the American consumer as stated in the “Home of the Future” study conducted by the NAHB Economics Group.

In a recent Washington Post article titled “For 2015, It’s What’s Inside That Counts” Gopal Ahluwalia, of the NAHB Economics Group said “They started buying homes not just to meet functional needs but to fit a lifestyle.”

Sold as a PDF download, Home of the Future is the data your members will need to stay ahead of the competition as it discusses—

• The kind of homes home buyers will prefer in the future.
• The impact of socioeconomic and demographic factors.

Members may use this link to purchase and download a copy today.

Get this and other great resources from http://www.builderbooks.com/:

Consumer Preferences Survey— see how Whites, African-American, Hispanic, and Asian consumers answered questions about their preferences on home design, layout, products, technology and other features.  

Casa Y Comunidad: Latino Home and Neighborhood Design— takes a look at the growing and increasingly prosperous Latino community and their housing needs. [return to top]

Receive a 60-day free trial of the Pitney Bowes Post Perfect®  meter with interfaced scale and $50 in free postage coupons. Some key benefits of PostPerfect®  Postage Meter:

• Get postage anytime – refill over the phone, 24/7
• Refill less frequently – meter holds up to $100,000 in postage
• Never run out of postage – alert displays when postage is low
• Efficiently handle large mailings – get up to 2100 impressions with each ink cartridge

To order call 866-495-0951 or visit pbmailstation.com/nahboffer and refer to order number 999992837. [return to top]

Fuel Efficient, Environmentally Friendly Cars Reservable By Make and Model

Now you can reserve fuel efficient, environmentally-friendly cars that are both easy on the wallet and suitable for families and small groups traveling together.  Reservable by specific make and model, with an EPA highway fuel efficiency rating of 28 miles or more per gallon, the Hertz Green Collection features the five cars listed below. 

• Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Buick LaCrosse, Hyundai Sonata, & Subaru Outback
• Reservable at over 50 major airport locations in the U.S.  
• EPA Highway Fuel Efficiency rating of 28 Miles or more per gallon
• More than 35,000 cars in the Green Collection

To check rates or make a reservation, visit hertz.com, call your travel agent or call Hertz at 1-800-654-2200. Be sure and mention the Discount CDP# 51046 to receive special discounts.

For other Hertz values and fee-waived entrollment in Hertz #1 Club Gold®, visit www.nahb.org/ma.

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Membership planning takes ingenuity, quick thinking and great deal of vision to succeed in today’s market. That’s why you should be preparing for three days of idea-sparking discussions, interactive exercises, informative case studies, and inspiring sessions that will give you a full set of tools to enhance your membership marketing programs. 

Make sure you’re registered and have the most up-to-date information on the new conference dates and other details. Visit nahb.org/membershipconference.
 
The National Conference on Membership, October 10-12 in Charlotte, NC: learn to plan your next move, build your brand, and achieve results in membership growth that will be felt for years to come.

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The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) is once again partnering with NAHB to host the 2007 Sunbelt Builders Show™.

Sunbelt has been recognized as one of TSW's  "Fastest 50" by Tradeshow Week magazine – a list of the 50 fastest growing trade shows in the United States and Canada .

This year's show will feature more than 350 exhibitor booths showcasing the latest home building products and technologies and more than 30 education sessions designed to teach you the latest best building practices. Please visit www.sunbeltbuildersshow.com for the most up-to-date information on the show.

Join us for the 2007 Sunbelt Builders Show
September 27-29, 2007
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Grapevine, TX (DFW Metroplex)

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