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Energy Code Updates ..................................11.6.08.


•  New Energy Code

 How Projects Are Impacted

•  Energy Office of Michigan


• First-time Home Buyer Credit Enacted as Part of Housing Stimulus Package After months of intensive lobbying by the entire NAHB federation and the dedicated staff in Washington, President Bush has signed the housing stimulus package into law.   It is important for you to get the word out to your customers about the tax credit and “why NOW is a great time to buy a home”.   A new consumer website, www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com has been created that includes details and a set of comprehensive questions & answers about how the credit works & how consumers can take advantage of it.

Economic Links .....................................................................................................11.24.08

The Foundation for Economic Recovery  - Stay informed of MAHB's 6 key points for recovery.

Fix Housing First - Detailing the Need for Housing Stimulus and what to do about it.




 
Scholarship Recipients Announced   
  Read the Press Release    3.25.08


                                                              HBAWC Members receive our monthly E-Newsletter                                                              
       
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Download the the Builder Informer Newsletter for December

If you would like to advertise in the Builder Informer inquire here.


     More Building Industry Resources                                                                                                                                                  

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    Michigan Builder magazine is the leading Michigan home building
   industry publication. It has a circulation of 18,000 statewide. It is
   produced bimonthly and encompasses the latest industry topics
   of relevance to the state. The magazine covers both business and
   legislative topics on the cutting edge ofthe industry. Michigan
   Builder is for home builders and  industry suppliers who want to
   be in the know about their industry!
   


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   For over 40 years, NAHB has been the nation's leading source for housing information.
   Chances are, if you need to learn more about a specific area of home building, NAHB has
   a publication designed for you.  In this section, you can
search, view, and download industry
   reports and publications for free or purchase industry-related books from NAHB’s official
   bookstore,
BuilderBooks.com


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The Business Review will be delivered to your door every week while
you are a member of the HBAWC. This full color, large magazine formatted
newspaper contains articles highlighting the changes and trends in our
local marketplace. Giving you a reading on the pulse of our economy,
their reporting will help guide your business in the right direction.

Regularly $52/year, this insightful business information is provided to
HBA members at a group rate of only $7/year which is non-deductible
from membership dues.


   












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