ReNews -- Remodelors Council News - 06/24/2009 (Plain Text Version)

Greg Miedema, CGR, CGB, CAPS
NAHB Remodelers Chair
Tucson, Ariz.

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In this issue:
New Lead Paint Resources Available from NAHB
IRS Clarifies What Qualifies for Home Owner Energy Tax Credit
First Remodeled Home Certified to Green Standard
Apply Online for the NAHB Remodeler of the Month
Enter the AARP-NAHB Livable Communities Awards
Apply for NAHB Remodelers Awards!
Spring Board Overview
Turning Over a New Leaf: The Greening of Remodeling
Seminar Proposals Sought for Green Building Conference
Green Remodeling Award Winners
Spike Club Triples Retention Credits, Begins Other Changes
Social Media…There Is More to It Than Facebook
CGP Consumer Brochures Available for Order
June 25 Audio Seminar Examines AD&C Lending Challenges
Save 15% on NAHB Safety Products at BuilderBooks During National Safety Month
Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations
Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Applications Now Available for the 2009 NAHB/N.O.D Disability Initiative Recognition Award

June 25 Audio Seminar Examines AD&C Lending Challenges

Experts from the policy and lending arenas will discuss the challenges of and possible solutions to the acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) lending crisis during an upcoming NAHB audio seminar beginning at 2:00 p.m. on June 25.

Panelists in the seminar, “Examining the Challenges of the AD&C Lending Crisis,” will explore strategies to respond to the crisis and messaging that builders and remodelers can use to help communicate the AD&C lending problems they are experiencing to their federal, state and local government officials.

Seminar participants also will get an update on NAHB's efforts with regulators and lawmakers.

In addition, during the seminar:

Speakers will illustrate ways to deal with increased regulations and strategies for bankers and lenders to maintain relationships with long-time customers.
Speakers will explain effective ways for builders to communicate with banks and possibly get more funding.
The program will provide vital information on how the AD&C lending crisis is changing the relationship between banks and builders.

Karl Eckhart, NAHB political director, will moderate the seminar and provide strategies and messaging for builders to effectively relate their experiences to local government officials so they can, in turn, apply pressure to local banks.

Speakers include Chellie Hamecs of NAHB’s Housing Finance Department; Scott Meyer, NAHB federal lobbyist; and Kirk Hartley of Bank of America Home Loans California.

To Register

The registration fee is $79 per phone site and enables as many people as can fit in a room to participate. The fee also provides participants with free online access to the archived seminar after June 25.

To register, visit www.nahb.org/ADCLoanAudio.

For more information, e-mail Karl Eckhart at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8126.