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- Finance Reform Effort Draws Advocates of Reducing Government Support for Housing
- New NAHB Online Forum Lining Up Members With Possible Sources of Capital
- Three New Homes in Baton Rouge Show Local Builders How to Build Green Cost-Effectively
- Register for the NAHB International Builders’ Show by Aug. 31 and Get a Free Exhibit Pass
- Coast to Coast
- Economics and Finance
- Case Study: Developer Is $300 Million in Debt and Sees $100 Million in Equity Disappear
- Housing Starts Rise 1.7% in July as Market Goes Into a Holding Pattern
- Seeing No Traction in Job Market, Builders Less Confident in August
- Housing Remains Highly Affordable for Sixth Consecutive Quarter
- Eye on the Economy: Some Less Than Encouraging Numbers
- Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
- Environment
- IBS for 2011
- Professional Women in Building
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- Home Technology
- Small Builders and Remodelers
- Sales and Marketing
- Upcoming Webinars
- Sept. 9: Webinar to Help Builders Compare Operations, Performance With Like-Sized Peers
- Sept. 14: Webinar to Explain How to Work with HUD’s New Income Limits for LIHTC Projects
- Sept. 15: Webinar to Present Latest Economic Forecast of 50+ Housing Market
- Sept. 21: Learn About WaterSense Specs for Single-Family Homes at EPA Webinar
- Sept. 30: Webinar to Present Economic and Market Forecast for Apartments, Condos
- Oct. 26: Free Webinar Explores Advantages of Creating Development Agreements
- Nov. 2: Free Webinar to Demystify EPA Storm Water Rules and Regulations
- 'Building Conversations' Series Explores Green Building, Financing, Home Technology, More
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- Organize Your Fall Board Schedule With NAHB’s Online Meeting Planner Tool
- NAHB Members Can Apply Now for 2011 Appointments to Committees and Councils
- NAHB Fall Board Meeting Set for Sept. 22-25 in New York City
- Members Can Save Big on Vacation Rentals Worldwide With Endless Vacation Rentals
- Liberty Mutual Offers NAHB Member Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
- NAHB Calendar of Events
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- Related Articles
- Association News
- Organize Your Fall Board Schedule With NAHB’s Online Meeting Planner Tool
- NAHB Fall Board Meeting Set for Sept. 22-25 in New York City
- Members Can Save Big on Vacation Rentals Worldwide With Endless Vacation Rentals
- Liberty Mutual Offers NAHB Member Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
- NAHB Calendar of Events

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Members of NAHB have an opportunity to lend their expertise and experience to the housing industry on a national level by serving on association committees and councils in 2011.
All NAHB members are encouraged to get involved and apply today. To access the 2011 Committee/Council Application Form, go to www.nahb.org/committeeform.
The deadline for applications is Oct. 3. Appointments will be finalized at the end of the year.
An individual can be appointed to no more than three standing committees or councils. All appointments are for a term of one year.
The first meeting of the 2011 NAHB committees and councils will be held during the spring board meeting.
More information for applicants is available on the form above.
For further information, e-mail Cynthia McKinley at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8346.
Also in This Issue
- Front Page
- Finance Reform Effort Draws Advocates of Reducing Government Support for Housing
- New NAHB Online Forum Lining Up Members With Possible Sources of Capital
- Three New Homes in Baton Rouge Show Local Builders How to Build Green Cost-Effectively
- Register for the NAHB International Builders’ Show by Aug. 31 and Get a Free Exhibit Pass
- Economics and Finance
- Case Study: Developer Is $300 Million in Debt and Sees $100 Million in Equity Disappear
- Housing Starts Rise 1.7% in July as Market Goes Into a Holding Pattern
- Seeing No Traction in Job Market, Builders Less Confident in August
- Housing Remains Highly Affordable for Sixth Consecutive Quarter
- Eye on the Economy: Some Less Than Encouraging Numbers
- Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
- Environment
- Builder Lawsuits Send Flawed EPA Storm Water Rules Back to the Drawing Board
- Research Center Assesses Energy-Efficiency Gains in Habitat Rehab of 1950s-Era Ramblers
- IBS for 2011
- Enter NAHB Star! Talent Contest by Sept. 15 to Sing the National Anthem at IBS 2011 in Orlando
- Register for Spokesperson Training Sessions at the Builders’ Show, Attendance Is Limited
- Small Builders and Remodelers
- Deadline to Apply for EPA-Required Lead Paint Rule Training and Certification Is Sept. 30
- Visit NAHB Remodelers Booth at Remodeling Show in Baltimore for Education, Resources
- NAHB Remodelers Meetings and Events at Fall Board Meeting in New York
- Sales and Marketing
- Short on Marketing Dollars, Remodeler Relies on Ingenuity to Attract a Steady Business
- Overcome the Fear of Rejection by Following Up With Every Prospect
- Upcoming Webinars
- Sept. 9: Webinar to Help Builders Compare Operations, Performance With Like-Sized Peers
- Sept. 14: Webinar to Explain How to Work with HUD’s New Income Limits for LIHTC Projects
- Sept. 15: Webinar to Present Latest Economic Forecast of 50+ Housing Market
- Sept. 21: Learn About WaterSense Specs for Single-Family Homes at EPA Webinar
- Sept. 30: Webinar to Present Economic and Market Forecast for Apartments, Condos
- Oct. 26: Free Webinar Explores Advantages of Creating Development Agreements
- Nov. 2: Free Webinar to Demystify EPA Storm Water Rules and Regulations
- 'Building Conversations' Series Explores Green Building, Financing, Home Technology, More
- Home Builders Institute
- HBI Partners With Community Organizations to Provide Mentoring Services for At-Risk Youth
- National Housing Endowment
- Colorado State Students Rally for Tuition Hike to Retain, Pay for NAHB Designation Coursework
- HBAs, Apply for NAHB/NOD Disability Initiative Award by Sept. 10
- Association News
- Organize Your Fall Board Schedule With NAHB’s Online Meeting Planner Tool
- NAHB Members Can Apply Now for 2011 Appointments to Committees and Councils
- NAHB Fall Board Meeting Set for Sept. 22-25 in New York City
- Members Can Save Big on Vacation Rentals Worldwide With Endless Vacation Rentals
- Liberty Mutual Offers NAHB Member Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
- NAHB Calendar of Events



