NAHB - University Education Programs Guide - 2009 - (Page 5) The NAHB University of Housing education programs guide 50+ housing conferences. BUILDING FOR BOOMERS & BEyOND: 50+ HOUSING SyMPOSIUMSM www.nahb.org/build4boomers april 27–29, 2009, Philadelphia, Pa, Philadelphia marriott downtown ts from I took away two great concep helped the last 50+ Symposium; one ct and secure an “on-the-fence” prospe job that resulted in an $18,00 0 research ward for helped them decide to move ity. The mmun on an age-qualified co 00 second idea helped sign a $24,0 t a bad project; it grew to $36,00 0. No t! return on a $1, 30 0 investmen –L arry Armstrong, CA ASH, CAPS, CMP, CSP, MIRM 50 Plus Communities, Inc. learn more about the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. attend the Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing SymposiumSM, the premier educational and networking event for industry professionals who serve the burgeoning 50+ market. designations. CERTIFIED ACTIVE ADULT SPECIALIST IN HOUSING (CAASH) www.nahb.org/CAASHinfo With a record-breaking number of people turning 55 every day, the active adult market is the fastest growing segment of the housing industry today and into the foreseeable future. The Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation gives housing professionals serving this rapidly increasing market the essential knowledge, tools and skills that will help them succeed – from conducting initial research to design considerations and features to closing the sale and servicing the customer. reQUiremeNTs: successfully complete three required courses, have a minimum of three years experience in the 50+ housing field and provide evidence of fifty elective credits. courses. DESIGNING FOR THE ACTIVE ADULT [revIsIon In 2009] learn how to meet the needs of the growing active adult market. this one-day course gives you an overview of design considerations to take into account when planning single-family and multifamily housing for active adults. (8 hours) Designation Credit: CAASH yoUr soUrce for iNdUsTry-wide edUcATioN ANd iNformATioN sTrAigHT from THe lArgesT ANNUAl ligHT coNsTrUcTioN sHow! THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’ SHOW® www.BuildersShow.com discover new products, explore new concepts and network with your industry peers at the largest annual light construction show in the world. choose from nearly 30 pre-show education courses that will help you build your business (they count towards an naHB designation, too!). during the show, an extensive selection of close to 250 educational seminars and workshops is available to choose from, with topics ranging from architecture and interior design, to land development and environmental regulation, business management, marketing and everything green. January 19–22, 2010 Las Vegas, nV Las Vegas ConVention Center SELLING TO THE ACTIVE ADULT are you aware of the current trends in the active adult housing community and among 55+ households? this course will help in knowing what your customers want and differentiating your community from the competition. (8 hours) Designation Credit: CAASH TRENDS AND RESEARCH METHODS TO DEFINE THE ACTIVE ADULT LIFESTyLE a diverse population with discriminating tastes, the Boomers are influencing everything about planning active adult developments. learn how to better identify and serve the needs of this unique aging population. (8 hours) Designation Credit: CAASH http://www.nahb.org/build4boomers http://www.nahb.org/CAASHinfo http://www.BuildersShow.com
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