Builder News Network
A Service of the Home Builders Association of South Carolina October 22, 2011
Senate Reinstates Higher Loan Limits for Fannie, Freddie and FHA

The Home Builders Association of South Carolina applauds the actions of the Senate to reinstate higher loan limits for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration that expired on Sept. 30

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State Headlines
Builder Speed Dating Coming in March

Associate members will have an excellent opportunity in March to talk one-on-one with some of South Carolina’s top builders.

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Master Builder Program Releases Consumer Brochure

The Certified Master Builders of South Carolina Committee recently approved the first brochure for the CMB program.

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Continuing Education
November CEU Opportunities on the Local Level

Looking for Certified Master Builder credit? What about some good classes to help your business? There are a few opportunities coming up within the next month, in addition to NAHB University of Housing classes, NAHB's Webinar Wednesdays, and McGraw-Hill Construction Education.

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Sales & Marketing
Social Media, Networking, Land Deals Help Builders Thrive in Tough Market

Keith Grant, co-owner of Grant & Co. in Collierville, Tenn., may not have heard of half of the social media websites on which his agents are listing his homes, but he knows they’ve helped his company grow from a 2% to a 15% share of the Memphis market.

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NAHB
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to Address Open Board Session at IBS

NAHB members who attend the 2012 International Builders' Show will have an outstanding opportunity to hear Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke deliver remarks during a special session at the board of directors meeting on Feb. 10.

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Small Builders May Be Eligible for Small Business Health Care Tax Credit

Small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that primarily employ 25 or fewer workers with an average income of $50,000 or less may be able to claim the small business health care tax credit.

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New OSHA Products Provide Guidance on Avoiding Trench Hazards

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released three new guidance products to educate workers about the hazards they may face in trenching operations on residential job sites.

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Events
October
25 Greenville HBA Clay Shoot, Harris Springs Sportsman Preserve, Waterloo
November
9 HBASC Legislative Day Conference & BBQ, Columbia

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Education Calendar
November
3 Wood Products: Durability and Sustainability, Aiken
9 The Power of Email Marketing, HBASC Office, Columbia
9 Creating the Modern Marketing Budget, NAHB Webinar
16-17 Horry Georgetown HBA Education Conference, Myrtle Beach
17 Spartanburg HBA Seminars: Business Essentials, Basics of Customer Service, Project Management Strategies, and Advanced Framing, Spartanburg

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