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n Builders Meet With Fed Chairman as Market Conditions Turn Less Favorable
n Workforce Housing Problem Hits Close to Home
n Proposed Salmon Habitat Designation Follows Cost-Benefit Approach Advocated by NAHB
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n Affluence, Amenities and Other Active Adult Trends to Note
n Take the Active Adult Bus Tour, Let Experts Review Your Plans at IBS
 
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n Structural Insulated Panels Stand Up to Hurricane Force in ‘So Small Showhouse’
n Make Your IBS Plans Now — and Save
 
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n Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce Higher Conforming Loan Limits for 2005
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n OSHA Clarifies Fall Protection Requirements for Working From Exterior Wall Top Plate
 
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n Student Chapter Job Fair at Builders’ Show Expected to Be the Largest Ever
 
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Take the Active Adult Bus Tour, Let Experts Review Your Plans at IBS

Learn more about the active adult and seniors housing market at the 2005 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, FL, and attend the NAHB Seniors Housing Council’s Active Adult Community Bus Tour on Saturday, Jan. 15.

In addition, get the plans of your clubhouse, community and seniors housing models reviewed by experts during free seminars at IBS on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 14-15. The NAHB Seniors Housing Council also has scheduled free seminars about trends, marketing, design and more at the Orange County Convention Center on Jan. 14-15.

The bus tour will include visits to three communities in central Florida — Baldwin Park by the Baldwin Park Development Company in Orlando, an award-winning example of smart growth and infill development; and two communities by The St. Joe Company, Artisan Park in Celebration and Victoria Park in DeLand.

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Attendees will tour models, clubhouses and community amenities. Experts from each community will discuss their design, development and marketing challenges.

The bus tour will be from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15.  Pickup is at the Orange County Convention Center. The cost is $75 per person. Reservations are required. To register online or for more information, read the bus tour flyer.

Seniors Housing Seminars at IBS

Three seniors housing seminars at IBS  will give attendees an opportunity to talk with experts about the active adult market and trends and design, as well as have their seniors housing plans reviewed.

Reinvention of the Building/Housing Market: Boomers & Beyond — Free
1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14
Orange County Convention Center, Room 308

Mark Goldstein, of The Impact Presentations Group, one of the nation’s foremost authorities on boomers, will give a research-based multimedia presentation that will position builders to capture the burgeoning 50+ market. Goldstein will be available for questions following the presentation in the Seniors Housing Council Hospitality Suite, Room 107.

Meet the Experts — Free
11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14
11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15
Orange County Convention Center, Room 312C

The seniors council is offering two free opportunities to talk with experts in the seniors housing market about active adult trends, design, sales/marketing, multifamily housing and more. There will be a special session showing how show small- and mid-sized builders successfully build active adult communities.

55+ Seniors Housing Architectural Plan Reviews — Free
9 a.m.-11 a.m. and 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14
9 a.m.-11 a.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15
Orange County Convention Center, Room 107

Nationally recognized architects and designers in the active adult field will be on hand for four sessions to review your community, clubhouse and home plans. Slots are available both days.

For information on additional NAHB Seniors Housing Council activities at the 2005 International Builders’ Show, call 800-368-5242 x8220.

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