October 31, 2007

Robert Tippets, CGB, CAASH
50+ Housing Council Chairman
50+ Housing Council 
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Apply for NAHB's New CAASH Designation
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NAHB Launches Pilot Programs to Test National Green Building Program
Enter NAHB's 2007 Community Service Awards; Deadline Nov. 12
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Apply for NAHB's New CAASH Designation

NAHB's new Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation gives housing professionals serving the rapidly growing 50+ housing market the essential knowledge, tools and skills to help them succeed — from conducting initial research to design considerations and features to closing the sale and servicing the mature customer.

To apply for the CAASH designation:

  • Meet the requirements
    • Complete the three CAASH courses
      • Designing for the Active Adult
      • Selling to Active Adults
      • Trends and Research Methods to Define the Active Adult Lifestyle
    • Have a minimum of three years in the 50+ housing industry
    • Show evidence of 50 elective credits
  • Submit your application by Dec. 15, 2007
  • Go to www.nahb.org/caashinfo to fill out the CAASH application

Industry veterans also can apply to be grandfathered for the CAASH designation. To be eligible, you must:

New CAASH inductees and those who are grandfathered will be recognized at the CAASH Induction Ceremony/50+ Housing Council Networking Dinner to be held Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, during the 2008 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla.

For more on the CAASH designation, call NAHB's Professional Designation Help Line at 800-368-5242 x8154 or e-mail CAASHinfo@nahb.com.  Or visit CAASH facts for more details. [Return to top]

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