Nation's Building News Online for January 10, 2005

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	Front Page n Housing Activity Expected to Stay Robust in 2005 Despite Rising Mortgage Rates n Register Onsite for IBS: It's Quick, Easy, Convenient n Good News on Storm Water Regulation Rings in the New Year n Housing Snapshot

	President's Message n Building a Foundation for Workforce Housing

	Housing and Economics n For Housing Affordability, You’d Rather Be in Lima, Ohio, Than Santa Barbara, California n New Home Sales Slow in November From Record Pace n Existing-Home Sales Rise to Record Pace in November n Eye on the Economy

	Multifamily n Index Shows Favorable Six-Month Outlook for Apartments and Condos

	Business Management n Valuable Tips on How to Market on a Dime n SBA Study Determines Why Customers Leave

	Builders' Show n Builders Night Out at the Magic Kingdom and Pleasure Island n HUMMER Sweepstakes at Builders’ Show

	Seniors Housing n Five Tips About How to Create Lifestyle for Active Adults n Integrated Communications Gives Edge to Pre-Sell Programs

	20 Clubs n 20 Club Helps Virginia Builder Spread the Load

	Construction Safety n New Labor Rules Prohibit Youths Under 18 From Working on Roofs

	Sales and Marketing n Selling Homes Is a Learned Skill

	Regulation n Tool Kit Helps Builders Address Potentially Devastating Storm Water Requirements

	Education n February Is National Designation Month — Look for Discounted Class Fees

	Labor n Awards Recognize Achievements of Home Builders Institute Job Corps Graduates

	Building Products n Workshop on Building Science Offered by CertainTeed

	Builder's Engineer n Boundary Disputes and Old Fences

	Building News Coast To Coast

	Association News & Events n Candidates for NAHB Vice President/Secretary Give Final Campaign Messages n Log In to NAHB Web Site for Chance to Win Digital Camera n Get the Most From NAHB Web Site n Annual Meeting of NAHB Members on Jan. 14 n Books, Products, Giveaways at the BuilderBooks.com Store at IBS n Member Advantage HQ at IBS: Connect With the Power of NAHB n Get Double the Discount from Dell Through January n Awards Programs Deadlines n Calendar of Events

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Calendar of Events

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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