Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium 2007

Post-Conference Courses
You may register for post-conference courses when you register for the Symposium. There are additional fees for post-conference courses.

Early Bird registration for the Symposium ends March 30. Register by March 30 and save $100 on Symposium registration fees.

New Designation for the 50+ Market! Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) Designation Courses

With a record-breaking number of people turning 55 every day, the active adult market is the fastest-growing segment of the housing industry today and into the foreseeable future. The Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation gives you the skills to succeed—from conducting initial research to design considerations and features to closing the sale and servicing the customer.

Saturday, June 2
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Designing for the Active Adult*

The 50+ market is comprised of a variety of segments that are defined by lifestyle, community and amenities/product design preferences. This one-day course gives you an overview of design considerations to take into account when planning single-family and multifamily housing for active adults. Learn how to meet the needs of this diverse market and provide them with the housing options they demand.

FEE: 50+ HOUSING COUNCIL MEMBER: $160, NAHB MEMBER: $185, NON-NAHB MEMBER: $235
DESIGNATION CREDIT: CAASH
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, MASTER CSP, CSP, CMP, MIRM

Saturday, June 2
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Selling to Active Adults*

To improve your sales success with the active adult home buyer, it's critical to have sales strategies specific to this complex customer. This course is designed to give you techniques to more effectively communicate with, qualify, handle objections from and close sales with your potential active adult home buyers.

FEE: 50+ HOUSING COUNCIL MEMBER: $160, NAHB MEMBER: $185, NON-NAHB MEMBER: $235
DESIGNATION CREDIT: CAASH
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, MASTER CSP, CSP, CMP, MIRM

Sunday, June 3
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Smart Planning for Active Adult Communities*

Are you aware of the current trends in the active adult housing community and among 55+ households? Do you want to learn more about key characteristics of this market? To learn how to assess the competition and profile prospective customers? Get answers to these questions and more in this course. Invest in knowing what your customers want and distancing your community from the competition.

FEE: 50+ HOUSING COUNCIL MEMBER: $160, NAHB MEMBER: $185, NON-NAHB MEMBER: $235
DESIGNATION CREDIT: CAASH
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGR, GMB, MASTER CSP, CSP, CMP, MIRM

* Please note: There are additional fees for post-conference courses. All post-conference courses will be capped at attendance of 50 registrants per course. Each registrant will receive an email confirmation from the Office of the Registrar. [Return to top]