Nation's Building News Online for November 1, 2004

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	Front Page n Housing Expected to Flatten Out From Record Levels in 2005 While Jobs and Economy Grow n Harley, Dodge Trucks, Toolcat to Be Given Away at 2005 IBS n Remodelers in Chicago Working to Finish HomeWise Renovation in Time for Thanksgiving n Housing Snapshot

	President's Message n Make Housing a Winner on Election Day

	Housing Forum n Letters to the Builder's Engineer — On Business Partnerships

	Housing Politics n 2004 Election Night Viewers Guide

	Housing and Economics n Some Relief in Building Materials Prices Is on the Way, Economists Say n Rebounding Job Markets Spell Good News for Housing n New Home Sales on the Rise in September n ‘HousingEconomics Online’ Provides In-Depth Analysis of Housing Market

	Business Management n Financial Record Keeping Can Be Fun — Well, At Least Tolerable

	Sales and Marketing n Searches Easier Than Ever on NAHB’s Official New Homes Web Site n Sales Office Technology — Keep It Simple and Friendly

	Seniors Housing n Use Universal Design to Meet Buyers’ Needs and Set Yourself Apart From the Crowd n Cast Your Vote for ‘Aging In Place’ — the Future of Seniors Housing Is at Stake n New England Hosting Fall 50+ Housing Symposium Nov. 3-4

	Small Builders and Remodelers n Steady Growth Projected for Nation’s Remodeling Industry Over the Next Few Years n Are You in Compliance? Blame It on Richard Nixon n National 'Aging in Place Week' Events Slated in 20 Cities

	Green Building n House Showcases Latest Advances in Environmentally Friendly Home Building

	Legal Issues n Ask the Lawyer: About Minimizing Liability for Construction Defects

	Building Quality n Free Monthly Online Newsletter Focuses on Housing Quality-Related Issues

	Labor n Job Corps Students Reap the Benefits of NAHB Membership

	Building Products n Top Builders in GE’s Customer Roster for Solar Technology

	Builder's Engineer n Have You No Common Sense, Man!

	Building News Coast To Coast

	Association News & Events n Member Advantage: WorldPoints^sm Platinum Plus® MasterCard® Credit Card n Build Your Knowledge at the Custom Builder Symposium n Awards Programs Deadlines n Calendar of Events

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