AC Houston now Alpine Lumber Company :

As of April 1st, Alpine Lumber Company’s purchase of AC Houston Lumber Company will be final. Alpine Lumber is headquartered in Denver. Alpine Lumber has been in business since the 1960’s and owns 10 yards around Colorado. With this recent purchase, Alpine will add five new yards throughout Colorado and New Mexico. Bill Bader, current HBASC Board member, will be continuing as Manager of the local business.

Free NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips
to Navigate the Slowdown:

What was once expected to be a relatively mild housing slump following three years of record new home construction and sales has given way to a significant downturn. To help members navigate the uncharted waters of this slowdown, NAHB has compiled a comprehensive “Back to Basics” online toolkit - the best of the basics, the tried and true and the truly new. To access the “Back to Basics” toolkit, you must be an NAHB member and have a login to www.nahb.org. To create a login, go to www.nahb.org/login or click on the log-in button on the main menu bar. For assistance, call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242.

Topics include:
• Housing Market Perspective
What’s happening in the market and what does that mean for your business?
• Construction Financing
Make sure you have the funds you need when you need them.
• Measuring & Benchmarking Financial/Business Performance
Understand your business’ financial situation and plan for the future.
• Mortgage Options
Contrary to popular belief, mortgages are available for qualified buyers.
• Advertising Guide
Print or electronic? Radio or TV? You work hard and so should your ads.
• New Home Sales Techniques
Sharpen your skills and get back to basics.
• Go to Myth Buster Information for HBA Leadership
Go to the Myth Buster resources that NAHB is providing to HBA leaders to help reassure the public and spur new home sales in the For HBAs section.
• Improving Business Profitability
Maximize profitability with these essential business practices.
• Marketing Guide
Make the most of your marketing dollars by being smart, focused, and innovative.
• Diversifying Your Business
Find out if a new niche is right for you.
• Toolkit Info Central
Housing statistics, market indicators, and much more - infor- mation that you can put to work for your business.