March 18, 2009

Tom Stephani, MIRM, Master CSP, CGB, GMB
NSMC Chair

Teleconference Sheds Light on the Tax Credit
Energy Tax Credit to Generate $6 Billion in Remodeling Jobs
Attend Crucial Legislative Conference on March 24
Calling All Tax Credit Story Ideas, Press Releases, Articles...
'Opportunity Knocks' Brochure Updated with New Tax Credit Information
What Can a MIRM Designation Do for You? Kelly Kenton Fink Can Tell You
Is Your E-Mail Address Correct? eNews to Update Distribution List Next Month
Details on The Nationals and What Your Member Benefits Are Really Worth
Committee Conference Call Calendar Now Available Online
FREE Job Listings for NSMC Members
Last-Minute Advertising Opportunity in May/June Issue of Sales + Marketing Ideas Magazine
IRM Courses for March, April and May
New Articles on the Channel: Ask a MIRM, Advertising, Customer Relations and Merchandising
Save the Date for the Spring Board of Directors Meeting
Membership Defenders Unite on May 19 -- Earn Double Spike Points from March to May
Get Ready for the New LIHTC Rules with NAHB’s Web Seminar
Learn to Develop Strategic Business Plan at Free Webinar on April 7
Interested in Economic Forecasts from Top Experts?
Find Out How to Market and Sell to Boomers and Beyond
Home Technology: Put It to Work for You
Member Advantage Discounts: FTD, Wyndham Hotels, Solveras
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  Member Advantage Discounts: FTD, Wyndham Hotels, Solveras

FTD, the Longest Established and Best Known Brand in the Floral Business, Joins Member Advantage!

FTD is the newest company to join Member Advantage, and proud to offer NAHB members a 15% discount on all flowers, gifts and gift baskets.

With FTD’s unique ‘Good as Gold’ 7-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, you get fresh, beautiful floral arrangements that will last at least 7 days - guaranteed. Choose from gorgeous red roses, Vera Wang exclusive floral designs, spa sets, chocolates, wine baskets and so much more. Plus, FTD's exclusive new "Say it Your WayTM" Bouquets allow you to send a personal audio greeting. FTD offers same day delivery and satisfaction guaranteed!

With 15,000 domestic retail florists and 45,000 international affiliates, FTD florists adhere to the highest quality and service standards to provide same-day floral service to nearly 100% of the U.S. population. And FTD owned and operated U.S. Call Centers offer 24/7 availability, too, including all major holidays.   

Using your NAHB Member Advantage discount is easy, too. Just visit www.ftd.com/nahb or call 1-800-SEND-FTD and use the phone code 17421.

FTD offers the best selection of beautiful flowers, gifts and gift baskets for every occasion, and is glad to offer this 15% discount to all NAHB members.

For the most up-to-date information on Member Advantage discounts, please visit www.nahb.org/ma


Members Can Save 10% on Vacation Rentals Worldwide

NAHB members can get 10% off the “best available rate" at Endless Vacation Rentals by Wyndham Worldwide, one of the world's largest global marketers of vacation rental properties and part of NAHB’s Member Advantage discount program.

Endless Vacation Rentals represents approximately 60,000 vacation properties worldwide* — ranging from studio and one-bedroom accommodations to multiple-bedroom units throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean to villas, apartments, cottages and homes in Italy, France and the United Kingdom.

Available during specified periods, these unique vacation rentals offer more space, flexibility, privacy and “comforts-of-home” conveniences to make vacation stays more enjoyable.

To Register 

To use the program, visit www.evrentals.com/nahb, or call 877-670-7088 and give the agent the NAHB discount ID number 20090. The NAHB discount will be applied at the time the reservation is made. The Web site also enables members to review key resort amenities, descriptions and directions.

*Destinations and travel times are subject to availability and confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Offers include accommodations only and specifically exclude travel costs and other expenses that may be incurred. Promotional discounts and offers may not apply to all properties. Other restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited by law. Additional taxes and conditions may apply. Visit www.EVRentals.com for terms, conditions and additional disclosures.

The inventory is made available by Resort Rental, LLC (operating as Holiday Rentals, LLC in Maryland and Texas) an Indiana-licensed limited liability company.


Other Member Advantage Discounts 

For the most up-to-date details on the Member Advantage discount program and all of the participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.


 Avoid Visa, MasterCard Processing Increases with Solveras

Even in this economy Visa and MasterCard are implementing processing rate increases this month.

NAHB members and home builders associations can avoid these increases by switching processing providers to NAHB Member Advantage participating company, Solveras Payment Systems by March 30.

By switching by the deadline, Solveras will guarantee 2008 processing rates for one year, and members and HBAs will be able to keep more of their profit on every sale.

For more information, call 800-613-0148, or request request a free analysis online

Other Member Advantage Discounts 

For the most up-to-date details on the Member Advantage discount program and all of the participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA. 

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