Nation's Building News Online for June 14, 2004

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	Front Page n Harvard Report Predicts Higher Housing Production Ahead as More Households Are Formed n Benefits of Good Planning in ‘Building Community’ n Federal Judge Yanks 'No Surprises' Certainty From Habitat Conservation Plans n Housing Snapshot

	President's Message n You Can Help Solve the General Liability Insurance Problem

	Housing and Economics n Existing-Home Sales Headed for Yet Another Record, Economist Predicts

	Business Management n Take a Page From Big Builders: Use Customer Feedback to Build Your Business n NAHB Members Urged to Watch the Mail for Liability Insurance Survey

	Seniors Housing n Seven Rules for Powerful Pre-Marketing to Active Adults n New Marketing Categories Added to Seniors Housing Council Awards

	Multifamily n Upscale Lofts Put Problematic Site on the Right Side of the Tracks

	Small Builders and Remodelers n Remodelers Are Setting Up Shop in Cyberspace to Reach New Customers

	Design n Design Trends to Watch: 'Friends' Entries, More Courtyards n Best in American Living Awards Entry Deadlines Near

	Sales and Marketing n Call for Entries for The Nationals to Open Soon

	Member Dividends n CGA Will Turn Your Associate Into a Beneficial Partner

	Building Quality n NAHB Research Center Certifies Two Builders for Commitment to Quality n Competition Opens for EnergyValue Housing Awards

	Housing Finance n Home Buyers in Charlotte Can Boost Qualifying Income by Riding the Bus

	Labor n Job Corps Graduate Starts His Career With Help From Lowe’s and HBI

	Building Products n Merchandising Program Provides Upgrading Opportunities for Surface Materials

	Building News Coast To Coast

	Association News & Events n 1976 NAHB President John Hart Dies in Indiana n National Housing Endowment Awards Grants for Housing-Related Initiatives n Home for Large Family Demolished and Rebuilt in the Most Extreme of ABC-TV’s ‘Extreme Makeovers’ n Six Leaders Named to California Building Industry Hall of Fame n Sign Up for 2005 Committees and Councils by July 9 n Awards Programs Deadlines n Calendar of Events

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Calendar of Events

August 24, 2004	2004 EOC Seminar	Destin, FL
August 26, 2004	2003 EOC Association Excellence Awards	Destin, FL
September 15, 2004	Innovation in Workforce Housing Awards	N/A
September 29- October 3, 2004	NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting	Columbus, OH
October 7-9, 2004	The Remodeling Show	Chicago, IL
October 9, 2004	CADRE	Chicago, IL
October 9, 2004	Remodelor™ of the Year	Chicago, IL
October 9, 2004	Remodeling Hall of Fame	Chicago, IL
October 23, 2004	National Conference on Membership	Memphis, TN
October 27, 2004	Fall Construction Forecast Conference	Washington, DC
October 31- November 3, 2004	Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE	Austin, TX
November 4-6, 2004	State & Local Government Affairs Conference	Biloxi, MS
November 7, 2004	2nd International Housing Conference of the Americas	Mexico City, Mexico
November 12-14, 2004	Custom Builder Symposium	Indian Wells, CA
January 12, 2005	Best in American Living Awards	Orlando, FL
January 13, 2005	techHomExpo	Orlando, FL
January 13, 2005	The International Builders' Show	Orlando, FL

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