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- NAHB Concerned Over EPA’s Continued Use of Faulty Lead Rule Test Kits, Enforcement Plans
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- Case Study: Developers Climb Out of Debt and Live to See Another Day
- New-Home Sales in July Decline to Slowest Pace on Record
- HUD Announces More Changes to FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums
- Eye on the Economy: GDP Growth Revised Down, But Housing Makes Positive Contribution
- Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
- 2011 IBS in Orlando
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- 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. 16: Free Webinar Series on Business Operations, Financing, Design, Marketing
- 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
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- 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
- Organize Your Fall Board Schedule With NAHB’s Online Meeting Planner Tool
- Liberty Mutual Offers NAHB Member Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
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Entries for the fifth annual NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year Award are due by Friday, Sept. 10 and can be submitted online.
Sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council, the award will honor a custom builder for outstanding leadership and business practices, as well as craftsmanship in building one-of-a-kind custom homes.
Nominees must be custom home builders, demonstrate excellent leadership qualities in business, be active in NAHB or participate in their state or local association and be involved in thier local community.
Candidates can apply themselves or be nominated by a colleague or their HBA executive officer or president.
To Apply
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Also in This Issue
- Front Page
- Readers Not Buying Time Magazine Cover Story Attacking Homeownership
- Economist Karl Case Says American Dream Is Alive and Now Is the Time to Buy
- New Orleans HBA Home Show Gets Creative With Shrimp Boots to Help Oil Spill Recovery
- NAHB Concerned Over EPA’s Continued Use of Faulty Lead Rule Test Kits, Enforcement Plans
- Economics and Finance
- Case Study: Developers Climb Out of Debt and Live to See Another Day
- New-Home Sales in July Decline to Slowest Pace on Record
- HUD Announces More Changes to FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums
- Eye on the Economy: GDP Growth Revised Down, But Housing Makes Positive Contribution
- Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
- 2011 IBS in Orlando
- Enter NAHB Star! Talent Contest by Oct. 1 to Sing the National Anthem at IBS 2011 in Orlando
- IBS Pre-Show Courses Offer Skills and Continuing Education Credit
- Register for Spokesperson Training Sessions at the Builders’ Show, Attendance Is Limited
- Sales and Marketing
- Establishing Strong Builder-Broker Relationships Can Improve Your Bottom Line
- First Issue of SMI Digital Gives Readers Online Access to Valuable Sales and Marketing Articles
- Multifamily Housing
- Building Green a Growing Trend Among Tax-Credit Assisted Affordable Rental Housing
- NAHB Multifamily Launches New Pillars of the Industry Awards Website
- Small Builders and Remodelers
- Apply for EPA-Required Lead Paint Rule Training and Certification by Sept. 30
- Visit NAHB Remodelers Booth at Remodeling Show in Baltimore on Sept. 14-17
- NAHB Remodelers Meetings and Events at Fall Board Meeting in New York
- 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. 16: Free Webinar Series on Business Operations, Financing, Design, Marketing
- 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
- National Housing Endowment
- Three Texas Students Awarded 2010-2011 Herman J. Smith Scholarships
- HBAs, Apply for NAHB/NOD Disability Initiative Award by Sept. 10
- Association News
- Follow NAHB BuilderBooks on Twitter to Get Free Books Every Friday Through Nov. 12
- Updated ‘Residential Construction Performance Guidelines’ Available From NAHB BuilderBooks
- 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
- Organize Your Fall Board Schedule With NAHB’s Online Meeting Planner Tool
- Liberty Mutual Offers NAHB Member Discounts on Auto, Home and Renters Insurance
- NAHB Calendar of Events



