Nation's Building News Online for November 29, 2004

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	Front Page n NAHB Stands Ready to Protect Any Challenges to Tax Incentives for Housing n Entries Sought for National Green Building Awards n Multifamily Construction Pays for Itself, NAHB Economic Impact Model Demonstrates n Housing Snapshot

	President's Message n Participating on the Home Builder Research Panel Is Easy and Rewarding

	Housing Politics n FHA Multifamily Loans and PATH Among Winners in 2005 Spending Package n Legislation Strengthens Home Loan Guarantee Program for Veterans

	Housing and Economics n New Single-Family Home Sales Continue at a Brisk Pace in October n Existing Home Sales Lose Little Strength in October

	Builders' Show n Golf, Spas and Nightlife — Orlando's Got More Than Theme Parks

	Seniors Housing n What Builders Should Know About Boomers n Attend 'Designing for the Active Adult' and Hone Your Designs for the 55-plus Market

	Small Builders and Remodelers n Change Order — A Form That Will Guarantee You Make Money

	Business Management n National Register Takes Aim at Construction Equipment Thefts

	Sales and Marketing n Sell Yourself: Buyers Buy From People They Trust n First Marketing 20 Club to Be Launched Early Next Year

	Research n Affordable Home in Tulsa Able to Withstand Tornado-Force Winds n Home Building Industry Needs to Do a Better Job of Addressing Barriers to Innovation n Tour of Sustainable Apartments in San Francisco to Feature PATH Technologies

	Building Systems n Log Home Builder the First to Be Awarded ENERGY STAR Rating n Web Site Demonstrates Adaptability of Log Home Design

	Construction Safety n Portland Cement Excluded From Proposed OSHA Rule on Hexavalent Chromium

	Housing Finance n NAHB Task Force on Housing Finance Reform Seeking Input from Association Members

	Labor n Appropriations Bill a Mixed Bag for Construction Training Programs n Residential Construction Training Series Extends to HVAC and Plumbing

	Building Products n Sears Acquisition Furthers Retailer’s Leadership in Appliance Business

	Builder's Engineer n Soil Settlement — The Most Common Structural Failure?

	Building News Coast To Coast

	Association News & Events n Get WorldPoints^sm Rewards When You Charge n Awards Programs Deadlines n Calendar of Events

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Calendar of Events

Dec. 3	2004 Winter Executive Board Meeting	New Orleans, LA
Dec. 8	Close to Home: Symposium on Workforce Housing	Washington, D.C.
2005
Jan. 12	Best in American Living Awards	Orlando, FL
Jan. 13-16	The International Builders' Show	Orlando, FL
Jan. 13	2004 Council & Individual Leadership Awards	Orlando, FL
Jan. 13	techHomExpo	Orlando, FL
Jan. 13	2005 Best of Seniors Housing Design and Marketing Awards	Orlando, FL
Jan. 13	EnergyValue Housing Awards	Orlando, FL
Jan. 13	Innovation in Workforce Housing Awards	N/A
Jan. 13	National Housing Endowment/Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award	Orlando, FL
Jan. 13	The Nationals — National Sales & Marketing Awards	Orlando, FL
March 13-15	National Green Building Conference	Atlanta, GA
March 13	National Green Building Awards	Atlanta, GA
April 3-6	Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference & Awards Gala	Miami, FL
April 13-17	NAHB Spring Board of Directors Meeting	Washington, DC
May 16-18	Building for Boomers & Beyond: Seniors Housing Symposium 2005	Chantilly, VA
June 13-15	NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders	Denver, CO
Aug. 9-13	2005 EOC Seminar	Big Sky, MT
Nov. 17-19	2005 State and Local Government Affairs Conference	Phoenix, AZ

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