The NAHB 50+ Housing Council will be hosting several networking activities and events at the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas the week of Jan 18-23.

View the 50+ Housing Council schedule for IBS here.

Sunday, Jan. 18

• CAASH Induction Ceremony/50+ Housing Council Networking Dinner
  6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
  Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom E
  Fee: $85 in advance, $95 at the door
  
  

  Playing the Active Adult Game: Changing Rules and Exciting Opportunities

  Current market conditions and the economy have changed the rules in the housing industry, and even the 50+ housing market, once thought to be untouchable, is no exception. Nationally recognized expert Mollie Carmichael, senior vice president for John Burns Real Estate Consulting, will discuss how the active adult model for success has been impacted.
  
  Although many builders and consumers alike are having a difficult time at the moment, Carmichael encourages industry professionals to be diligent, especially with the biggest bulge of boomers still to come. Carmichael also will cover the changing housing mix, the different segments of 50+ consumers and the type of products and amenities they prefer. You’ll get a report card of the top 10 strongest active adult markets from coast to coast.

  Industry professionals who have earned the Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation will be inducted during a special ceremony and industry leaders will be recognized during this induction ceremony and networking dinner. 
  
  Be sure to bring your registration form with you to IBS and see staff at the 50+ Housing Council Lounge, South 113 L1.
  

Tuesday, Jan. 20

50+ Housing Council Whirlpool Reception
Off-Site
Fee: Free for 50+ Housing Council members,
$35 for non-members.

The reception — scheduled for 50+ housing professionals at IBS for the first time — will enable builders, developers, lenders, architects and other 50+ housing professionals to mix, mingle and discuss successful strategies for dealing with the challenges of the 50+ housing industry. 

Be sure to bring your registration form with you to IBS and see staff at the 50+ Housing Council Lounge, South 113 L1.

Other 50+ housing networking opportunities at IBS include a marketing breakfast, “Meet the Active Adult Housing Experts” seminar, architectural plan reviews and 50+ Housing Council committee meetings.

For more information about 50+ Housing Council activities at IBS, click here, e-mail the NAHB 50+ Housing Council at 50plus@nahb.com, or call 800-368-5242 x8220. [Return to top]