www.NAHB.org Week of February 9, 2004 Subscribe to NBN Online Front Page   President's Message n Housing America’s Working Families   Housing Politics n An Interview With Assistant Treasury Secretary Wayne Abernathy n An Interview With NAHB Executive Vice President Jerry Howard n Woodyard Golf Tournament Provides Support for Political Action   Housing and Economics n Free Publication Provides Background on Trends in Homes and Apartments   Business Management n Good Self-Defense Strategies Will Help Protect Your Business From Fraud   Multifamily n New Book Examines Changing Role of Property Managers n 2004 Multifamily Finalists for Pillars Awards Announced   Environment n Deadline Nears for Building With Trees’ Awards of Excellence Competition   Codes and Standards n Action Kit Promotes Adoption of the International Residential Code   Research n Builders Report Progress on Zero Energy Homes n PATH Unveils Home Building’s Top 10 Advanced Technologies   Design n Kitchens Now the Focal Point of Household Activity n Bathroom Designers Putting the Emphasis on Relaxation and Function n Architects Suggest Strategies for Competing With Large-Volume Builders   Seniors Housing n A Well-Planned Design Studio Can Lead to Satisfied Customers n Seniors Housing Councils Open in Denver and Central Washington   Small Builders and Remodelers n A Professional Designation From NAHB Is Good for Your Business   Building Systems n Concrete Home Building Council Introduced at Builders’ Show   Labor n HBI Job Corps Graduates Honored at NAHB Board Meeting n Programs Address Shortages of Skilled Construction Workers   Sales and Marketing n Awards Recognize Achievement in Sales and Marketing   Building Products n Program Provides Builders With Expertise on Electronic Systems Technology   Building News Coast To Coast   Association News & Events n Sears Contract Sales Signs on as NAHB Exclusive Membership Sponsor n Washington Builders Recognized for Efforts on Behalf of the Disabled n Mixed-Use Project to Transform Trenton Inner City Neighborhood n Help Build This Year’s Family Build Home for a Mother of Three n California Executive Recruiter Named NAHB Associate of the Year n Calendar of Events   NBN Back Issues   Print This Article   Print All Articles   Email the Editor     Hot Topics! Building A Better Business Through Education? A Guide to Better Buyer Relations: Marketing, Sales and Purchase Contract Confused about Subcontractor Agreements? Structural Defects, Can They Happen to You? go to top Learn how to reduce financial risk and convert leads faster with Countrywide's One-Time Close Loan. Check out the best part about Countrywide's EasyWay loan -- little or no down payment for qualified borrowers.

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