CFPB To Hold March 1 Webinar on ‘Know Before You Owe’ Rules

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced it will be holding a free webinar on March 1 from 2-3 p.m. ET to “address specific questions relating to the Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule and construction lending.” The webinar will be hosted by the Federal Reserve.

The mortgage lending rules instituted last fall eliminated the Good Faith Estimate, the Truth in Lending and HUD-1 Settlement Statements and replaced them with the CFPB’s new integrated disclosure forms, the “Loan Estimate” and the “Closing Disclosure.”

The biggest change is that the Closing Disclosure must be provided to the consumer a full three days prior to closing, and if there are certain changes during that 72-hour period, the closing could be delayed. The three-day period is designed to give consumers more time to review their loan documents.

Register for March 1 seminar here.

View CFPB resources and previous webinars to help you comply with the lending rules.

Learn more about the new rules and download resources to help you comply.

Economists to Discuss Housing Outlook at Upcoming Webinar

Crystal balls and magic 8 balls will not be used. Rather, industry experts will rely on hard data, notable trends and key insights as they discuss the housing outlook for 2016 and beyond during the Fall Construction Forecast Webinar.

NAHB will host the semi-annual event tomorrow Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 2-4 p.m. ET. Leading economists and finance experts will examine some of the most pressing issues in housing, including:

• Predictions of housing’s path in 2016-17
• Hurdles regarding labor and land shortage
• Changes in demographics and demand
• Actions and impacts of the Federal Reserve

During the webinar, NAHB chief Economist David Crowe, NAHB chief economist, will break down complex concerns impacting the building industry. Robert Denk, NAHB’s assistant vice president for forecasting and analysis, will then present a state-by-state analysis of key areas such as housing prices, starts and employment.

Trulia Housing Economist Ralph McLaughlin will also join as a special guest. McLaughlin’s specialties include housing economics, land use and housing policy, and industrial geography.

Participants will be able to submit their questions online throughout the webinar.

For more information and to register, go to nahb.org.

Upcoming NAHB Webinars: Of Profits and Non-profits

With topics such as risk management and getting your projects involved in your community, September offers webinars that will provide profits to your business and conscious. Learn how managing risk, creating a successful business plan, getting involved in your community and getting rid of pests (figuratively and literally) can all lead to a more profitable business.


Doing Well by Doing Good: Building Strategic Partnerships Through Community Action
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Presented by NAHB National Sales and Marketing Council

Giving back solidifies your reputation in the community, but did you know that your charitable efforts can also be used to form strategic partnerships, gain positive public relations and increase your brand awareness? Our experts say yes and will show you how in this in this how-to webinar. Register for this webinar.


Builders Need Their Tools Back: Fixing the 2015 Codes
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Presented by NAHB Construction, Codes and Standards

Construction Codes and Standards staff will discuss important changes proposed for the 2015 editions of the International Code Council family of model building codes, including significant energy code changes that will fix the mistakes made during the 2012 code cycle. Register for this webinar.


Risk Management Fundamentals for Home Builders and Contractors
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Presented by NAHB Business Management

Risk management is a critical part to every company and encompasses a wide variety of business practices. It's more than looking at safety issues; it includes insurance, contracts, and regulatory compliance. This webinar is a discussion about the basics of risk management. Register for this webinar.


Planning for Profits in Your Remodeling Business
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Presented by NAHB Remodelers

Not making as much as you'd like? In this webinar, remodelers will learn how to create a successful business plan and annual operating budget for their business. Participants will get help troubleshooting common roadblocks on the road to profitability. Register for this webinar.


Keep Bedbugs from Infesting Your Company's Bottom Line
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Presented by NAHB LIHTC and Multifamily

In this special Thursday webinar, an NAHB attorney will outline the legal obligations of owners and managers who find themselves in such situations, or who want to proactively avoid liability issues. Since prevention is the first line of defense, an experience entomologist will discuss strategies for keeping your buildings pest-free, and will describe the various approaches to recognizing and solving the problem once it appears. Register for this webinar.

Learn more about Webinar Wednesdays.

Upcoming Webinars from NAHB

Upcoming Webinars: Strategic Partnerships and Risk Management

Doing Well by Doing Good: Building Strategic Partnerships Through Community Action 
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Everyone involved in the home building industry understands the importance of giving back to their communities. Whether it’s giving in-kind gifts, raising money on behalf of beloved local charities, or forming a charitable arm of your organization, your commitment to fostering the idea of “community” is evident. Giving back definitely solidifies your reputation in the community, but did you know that your charitable efforts can also be used to form strategic partnerships, gain positive public relations and increase your brand awareness? Our experts say yes and will show you how. Please note, there is a fee to participate in this webinar. Click here for more information and to register.

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Risk Management Fundamentals for Home Builders and Contractors
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Risk management is a critical issue for every company and encompasses a wide variety of business practices. It’s more than looking at safety issues; it includes insurance, contracts, and regulatory compliance. This webinar is a discussion about the basics of risk management. Please note, there is a fee to participate in this webinar.
Click here for more information and to register.

Ready for a cool down? Check out some of the cool webinars for August

Summer's winding down, but NAHB's Webinar Wednesdays is revving up its schedule for August with webinar topics like land-planning and appraising for green homes and recent updates on the evolving 50+ market.

• High-Performance Appraisals: Steps for Success
  Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
  Presented by NAHBGreen 
  
  In this webinar, you will get a better understanding of the appraisal process and the tools that are needed to receive an appraisal that appropriately reflects the added value provided by a high-performance home.
  
  Register for this webinar.
  
   
• Achieving Green Development Objectives Through Site Planning and the NGBS 
  Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
  Presented by NAHB Land Development Committee and NAHBGreen
  
  Land-planning professionals will walk through how to evaluate green and sustainable opportunities on a development site that can help achieve your project's best potential and even earn points under the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS). Get practical, cost-effective ideas to enhance your project, gain an understanding of land-planning alternatives that add to development potential, and learn how to create competitive but sustainable green development options that can work in your market.
  
  Register for this webinar.
  
   
• Boomers in Your Backyard
  Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
  Presented by NAHB 50+ Council
  
  Discover the demographic trends that are forming a very large group of mature-market buyers and renters in both the general housing market and in the active-adult sector. In this webinar, participants will learn what's important for active adult communities in terms of location, zoning, and amenities. Participants will also learn what's different in marketing to this group of buyers, and what is available specifically to such buyers in the way of financial help.
  
  Register for this webinar.

Learn more about NAHB's Webinar Wednesdays at nahb.org/webinars.

NAHB: Top 12 Accomplishments 2012, Number 10: Webinars

Builder Review Daily is highlighting the top 12 actions taken on behalf of Home Builders so far this Spring.

Accomplishment number 10: Production of a Wide Variety of Educational Webinars that Have Given our Members Access to Top Industry Experts and Advice

NAHB has produced 20 educational webinars and has 15 more informative offerings to come in 2012. NAHB webinars offer expert discussion on industry issues, trends and best practices, and give our members access to top industry experts.

Designed to meet the needs of a broad range of participants, our webinars are relatively inexpensive to produce and provide a cost-effective way to reach our members with the information they need to improve their businesses. One of the recent highlights of the NAHB webinar program was the well-attended and well received State of the Industry: A Mid-Year Update webinar in July. Speakers included NAHB CEO Jerry Howard, Chief Economist David Crowe, and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin. More than 500 individual sites were registered for this offering, which was a record high. Another very popular offering was the Financing for Home Builders webinar, which was provided free to members and gave guidance on how home builders can access and maintain credit for their projects. Our webinar speakers have been evaluated as top experts in their field, and 94% of webinar attendees surveyed said it is likely they will participate in a future such event. In total, more than 1,700 sites and more than 50 HBAs have participated in NAHB webinars this year. For all of NAHB’s upcoming Wednesday Webinars, go to www.nahb.org/webinars.

FREE Webinar through BDX 10/10/2012 and 10/22/2012

The Builders Digital Experience or BDX is hosting free webinars this month to help you build your business through their research and advertising strategies. This months topics include Innovative Builder Advertising Strategies For 2013 and Home Buyer Insights- The latest research,trends,and learning.
Listed below is the information on how to register and the system requirements for your pc to get the most out of the webinar.

Join us for a Webinar on October 10

As you plan your marketing initiatives for 2013, you won't want to miss this informative webinar on the trends and latest technologies in online advertising. Our expert, Thane Tennison will walk you through:

• Key elements for banner ads that are proven to work -- from creative design to ad placement – we’ll make sure you’re armed with the best information.
• Ad Retargeting: How can you capture those shoppers who are actively searching for new homes.
• Video Ads: Stand out online with your most engaging content.
• Mobile Advertising: The world is going mobile... is your advertising following? AND MORE!

Title: FREE WEBINAR: Innovative Builder Advertising Strategies For 2013
Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Mac®-based attendees 
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer 

Mobile attendees 
Required: iPhone®/iPad®/Android™ smartphone or tablet

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/330987296

AND on October 22 Join Hanley Wood's Jonathan Smoke and BDX’s Tim Costello as they unveil the results of a recently completed, comprehensive survey of home buyers.  As you plan  for 2013, you will want to hear about:  :: What home buyers are looking for in a new home -- floor plans, amenities and more.  :: How to position your homes -- what messages resonate.  :: What events trigger a buyer to purchase a new home.  :: How changes to the home buying timeline will affect your marketing.  :: Our plans to invest millions of dollars to promote new home advantages with a new “Don’t Buy A To-Do. Buy New.” campaign. Title: FREE WEBINAR: Home Buyer Insights -- The latest research, trends and learning. Date: Monday, October 22, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Mac®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer Mobile attendees Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/888113128

Education Opportunities: Webinars in the month of September

NAHB has new Webinars designed to help you! All from the comfort of your office!  This months topics include:

• Selling Universal Design So Buyers See it as a Plus.
• Surviving the LIHTC Compliance Period.
• Top 10 Green Building Strategies You can Implement Now.

Selling Universal Design So Buyers See It as a Plus
Wednesday, September 19, 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Homes with universal design features are, by definition, for everyone. But too often, the ease-of-use features that help everyone – young, old, able, mobility-challenged – are presented to mature buyers as aging-in-place features or ADA compliant. Such terms can raise the spectre of a frail old age to prospective buyers who are just looking for a more user-friendly, lower-maintenance home that complements an easy-living lifestyle. Our expert speakers will explain the importance of educating the consumer on the benefits of specific universal design features and the importance of highlighting such features as enhancements to all buyers' lifestyles.

Speakers:
Jane Marie O’Connor, CAPS,CAASH, MIRM, CSP, CMP, 55 Plus, LLC
Gian Hasbrock, MIRM, Wowism
Bill Owens, CAPS, Owens Construction, Powell, Ohio
Presented by NAHB 50+ Council

Surviving the LIHTC Compliance Period
Thursday, September 20, 2:00-3:00 PM ET

During this one-hour webinar, industry experts will share their fool proof tips for surviving the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) compliance period. From getting the development off to a good start to successfully maintaining the asset, participants will learn the importance of reading the legal documents, identifying and implementing a preventative maintenance plan and staying on top of complicated program requirements.

Speakers:
Bill Harris - Moderator
Melody Poetzsch, HCCP, SunAmerica Affordable Housing Partners, Inc.
Oke Johnson, LEDIC Management
Patricia Murphy, HCCP, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

See the schedule of upcoming Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and HCCP webinars here.

Top 10 Green Building Strategies You can Implement Now
September 26, 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Presenter Jeannie Leggett Sikora provides practical strategies for moving from conventional construction to green home building. Based on her interviews of experts and field observations, study of independent research, and review of product data, Sikora will show you easy-to-implement green building options to help you construct homes with a price tag both you and your customers can count toward green home certification.

Speaker: Jeannie Leggett Sikora
Presented by NAHB BuilderBooks

To learn more about NAHB’s Webinar Wednesdays series, check out www.nahb.org/webinars.