50+ Housing e-Source - 10/23/2008 (Plain Text Version)

Joanne Theunissen
50+ Housing Council Chair

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In this issue:
Join the Call: Prepare A Winning Best of 50+ Housing Awards Entry
NAHB News: David Crowe To Replace David Seiders As NAHB's Chief Economist
Aging-in-Place Market a Bright Spot for Housing
Economy: U.S. Economy Apparently Is in Recession; Global Economy Is on the Edge
Environment: Helping Real Estate Appraisers Evaluate Green Building
Finding Your Best 50+ Consumers
Regulatory: IRC 2009 Code Brings Changes in How Homes Will Be Built
BUILD-PAC UPDATE: Help Keep NAHB's Political Action on the Forefront
Featured Universal Design Product: GREAT GRABZ®
Resources: Jobsite Codes Pocket Guide, NAHB Legal Services Programs
Calendar: Conferences and Events

Join the Call: Prepare A Winning Best of 50+ Housing Awards Entry

In today’s housing climate, marketing is one of your most powerful tools. Distinguish yourself from the competition by winning a national award and let the NAHB 50+ Housing Council do some of the work for you.

The National Association of Home Builders’ 2009 Best of 50+ Housing Awards is the industry’s most prestigious national awards program honoring excellence in building, design and marketing of housing for boomers and beyond.

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 are sure to impress the judges.

Panelists Include:

Doug Ahlstrom, CAASH
2008 Chair, Best of 50+ Housing Awards Committee
Doug Van Lerberghe
Associate Principle
KEPHART Community Planning Architecture
Doris Pearlman
President
Possibilities For Design

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:

How to Prepare Your Winning Best of 50+ Housing Awards Entry
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.

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.

For the complete list of categories, call for entries and other information, visit www.nahb.org/50plusawards.