www.NAHB.org Week of September 13, 2004 Subscribe to NBN Online Front Page n Survey of Home Inspectors Helps Builders Identify Potential Trouble Spots n Learn More About Concrete With Free E-Newsletter n Celebrate 40 Years of Innovation from the National Council of the Housing Industry n Housing Snapshot   President's Message n Please Take the Time to Help Us Solve the GLI Crisis   Housing and Economics n Home Price Acceleration Continues at a Rapid Pace n U.S. Bows to NAFTA Panel Ruling on Canadian Lumber Duties n Eye on the Economy   Seniors Housing n ‘Not-So-Big’ Home Meets Needs of Today’s Active Adult Buyers n Enter the 2005 Best of Seniors Housing Awards — Entries Due Nov. 5   Small Builders and Remodelers n What’s Really Behind All Those Referrals?   Business Management n Fundamentals Matter When Considering Growth by Acquisition   Research n Innovative Panelized Homes Stand Up to Hurricane Charley n HUD Advises Consumers on Mold Prevention in Florida Hurricane Cleanup   Building Systems n Reinforced Concrete Masonry Stands Up to Hurricane Charley n Deadline Extended for Building Systems Councils Award   Labor n Pittsburgh Builders Step Up to the Plate for Skilled Workers   Housing Finance n Energy Efficient Homes Qualify for Advantageous Financing in Winston-Salem   Building Products n Dual-Cooling Refrigerators Keep Food Fresh Longer   Builder's Engineer n The Best Remedy for Settling   Building News Coast To Coast   Association News & Events n September Is Associate Member Appreciation Month n Home Building Program Popular as New School Year Opens n Register for Sunbelt Builders Show to be Held Oct. 20-23 n Membership Planners to Gather at National Conference, Oct. 23-24 n Grand Rapids Builders Spend the Day Repairing Homes in Their Community n Reduce Business Costs With NAHB Members-Only Discounts n Awards Programs Deadlines n Calendar of Events   NBN Back Issues   Print This Article   Print All Articles   Email the Editor     The affordable solution to increasing your business productivity. Try the newest version with our new release special !! Simplify communication with automated work order distribution. The only limitation is the contractors imagination. go to top Find out how our forward commitments program can lock in rates for extended periods. See how you can get a loan with as little as no down payment through Countrywide’s Zero Down Plus Program.

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