October 2008

Prepare A Winning Best of 50+ Housing Awards Entry Audio Seminar 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 29 Call In Number: 877-718-5108 Pass Code: 9204807 RSVP HERE! There is no cost to join the call.  This year, the Best of 50+ Housing Awards Committee is hosting an audio seminar entitled “How to Prepare Your Winning Best of 50+ Housing Awards Entry” from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET Wednesday, October 29. The panel will share valuable tips on packaging a quality entry that is sure to impress the judges.     By winning a Best of 50+ Housing Award, you are guaranteed recognition in 50+ Housing Magazine and other trade publications, promotion on NAHB's website, press coverage, and more. To participate in the call, call the number and pass code below: Entering the Best of 50+ Housing Awards is easier than ever. Take advantage of the new online process. Apply online by Friday, December 5. 50+ Housing Council members receive a $100 discount on each entry category submission.

Fall 2008 Construction Forecast Conference National Housing Center, Washington, D.C.; local locations via Webcast. Attend the Fall 2008 Construction Forecast Conference, featuring multifamily Industry Analyst, Ron Witten, on October 22, 2008. In a volatile economy, good information is the most important currency. You can hear the country’s most respected economists give up-to-the-minute forecasts on the national economy, regional economies, the mortgage market, construction finance, and the multifamily market. Many local Builders’ Associations are hosting webcast viewings. Register and view more conference information on this page.

November 2008

The Sunbelt Builders Show November 6-8, 2008 Gaylord Texan Grapevine, TX / DFW The Sunbelt Builders Show has become the Southwest region's largest building industry trade show. Nearly 20% of all Americans who moved in the last few years relocated to Texas – most of them to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Produced by the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Sunbelt offers you a positive business climate in which to learn, network and have fun at the show named one of the 2006 "Fastest 50" by Trade Show Week Magazine. Whether you’re marketing products or building and remodeling, this is your opportunity to meet and network with the nations top housing professionals. For more information, e-mail Lawrence McFadden or contact him at 800-368-5242 x8550.

Builder Financing: Working with your Lender in the Credit Crunch Audio Seminar November 18, 2008 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST Fee: $39 per phone site REGISTER NOW! The current state of the credit market has had far reaching effects for business. Builders are reporting an adverse shift in terms and availability on loans for acquisition, development and single family construction (AD&C) and builders with outstanding loans are facing mounting challenges. In this Audio Seminar, NAHB brings you together with banking experts to discuss the actions and options Our experts will discuss: The current environment for single-family residential construction lending Strategies, alternatives and hazards for both performing and non-performing credits Potential legal options that may be available to builders.  Be there for both parts of our banking series!  Register for this and Alternative Funding for only $69

December 2008

2009 50+ Housing Awards Submissions Now Online Dont miss an opportunity to receive national recognition as the ’best of the best’ in 50+ Housing by your peers, current and potential clients and the media.  The application deadine is December 5, 2008, and you must apply online in order to submit an entry nomination. Receiving a Best of 50+ Housing Award brings immediate credibility to your project and distinguishes your product from your competition. Visit www.nahb.org/50plusawards to download a call for entry, view a list of categories, or get helpful hints on preparing a submission. Enter online today!. For more information, e-mail Sheronda Carr or call her at 800-368-5242 x8168

January 2009

Our 2009 IBS Grand Opening Ceremonies keynote speaker is...  legendary football coach Lou Holtz!  The only coach in history to take six different college teams to a bowl game, Holtz is a West Virginia native who started his head coaching career at the College of William & Mary, followed by the University of Minnesota, University of Arkansas, North Carolina State University and Notre Dame; he was also head coach for the NFL's New York Jets for one season. While at Notre Dame, he turned a struggling team into one with the longest winning streak in the school's history. He's now a college football analyst on ESPN, and earlier this year was named to the College Football Hall of Fame. Holtz will speak during opening ceremonies for the 2009 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas on January 20. Read more in our press release.   Register now. Visit the all-new www.buildersshow.com to lock in the best registration rates and the choice hotels for IBS 2009 in Las Vegas. January 20-23, 2009.

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