50+ Housing e-Source - 12/18/2008 (Plain Text Version)

Joanne Theunissen
50+ Housing Council Chair

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In this issue:
50+ Housing Awards Application Deadline Extended Until Monday!
50+ Housing Networking Events at the Builders' Show
Icons of the Industry Nomination Deadline Extended!
Earn NAHB’s CAASH Designation at 2009 IBS
Economy: Decline In Housing Production Accelerates In November
Approving 55+ Housing: Facts That Matter Now Available Online!
Codes and Standards: NAHB's ICC Appeal Rejected
50+ Housing Economic Impact Models
The Gold Rush Is On: Build With Universal Design or Be Green With Envy
NCHI Product: CraftMaster® Interior Doors
Resources: New Safety Products From NAHB
Calendar: Conferences and Events

50+ Housing Networking Events at the Builders' Show

Make the most of the show this year and be sure to attend the events that the 50+ Housing Council has scheduled during the International Builders Show from Jan. 18-23.

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.

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.

For more information and to register, click here.

Monday, Jan. 19

50+ Housing Council Membership Reception
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Convention Center, North 249, Level II

The annual networking event is free and open to 50+ Housing Council members, potential members and other 50+ housing professionals.

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.

For more information and to register, click here.

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.