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• 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

• Coast to Coast
• Bank Lending Shows Signs of Easing

• 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

• Professional Women in Building
• Women Home Buyers, a Major Economic Force in the Industry, Have a Language All Their Own

• Tips and Techniques
• Builders’ Tip: Use Spring Clamps to Coax That Last Bit of Grout From the Tube

• Design
• 1909 Design Competition Opens a Window on Early 20th Century Housing
• Enter NAHB BALA Design Competition by Sept. 16, Submission Process Streamlined

• Business Management
• How to Position Your Company to Thrive as the Market Begins to Recover

• Home Technology
• Industry Pros Can Vote for Favorite Home Theaters, Media Rooms, Integrated Homes

• 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

• Education
• Education Calendar

• Codes and Standards
• ICC Limits Financial Assistance for Members Voting at Code Hearings

• Green Building
• Green Building Conference Seeking Educational Seminar Proposals for 2011

• Safety
• Does OSHA's New Crane Rule Apply to Your Company?

• Legal Issues
• Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Serious Fire Hazard

• Home Builders Institute
• HBI Partners With Community Organizations to Provide Mentoring Services for At-Risk Youth

• Building Products
• Lag in Federal Highway Spending Delays Rebound in Cement Demand Until 2013

• 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

• NAHB on TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY and HGTV Networks

• 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

• NAHB Career Center
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