Legislative Conference Set for April 30

Looking ahead to 2008, builders are reminded to mark their calendars now for the most important grassroots event of the year — the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference — which will take place on Wednesday, April 30 in Washington, D.C. leading into the association’s spring board meeting.

The timing of next year’s Legislative Conference — which will take place six weeks earlier than the 2007 conference — is particularly significant considering the current shakeout in the subprime mortgage sector and its repercussions for the housing market.

Builders are encouraged to travel to the nation’s capitol and to urge their representatives and senators to support policies that will stabilize the housing market, help reduce foreclosures, restore confidence in the credit markets and keep the economy moving forward.

The annual NAHB conference provides an ideal opportunity for association members to share their concerns on housing-related issues with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Especially in these challenging times, your participation can make a huge difference as various interest groups compete to push their agendas in Washington.

A strong builder turnout on April 30 will certainly send a powerful message to members of Congress that housing must remain a top national priority. For more information, e-mail Molly Murray at NAHB or call her at 800-368-5242 x8282.