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• Market Expected to Favor Smaller Homes Even After Recession’s End
• Puerto Rico Puts Focus on Housing to Cure Its Ailing Economy
• Cast Your Vote for the NAHB STAR to Determine Who Will Sing the National Anthem at IBS

• Coast to Coast
• KB Home to Show Its Green Tech Home at IBS; Builder Magazine, Martha Stewart Join in Project

• Politics and Government
• White House Assures Employees That Health Care Costs on W-2 Forms Are Not Taxable
• Burdensome 1099 Reporting Requirements Expanded to Independent Landlords

• Economics and Finance
• Builder Confidence Climbs in October for the First Time in Five Months
• Fannie, Freddie Not Behind Boom and Bust of Nonprime Mortgages, Harvard Report Says
• FDIC Chairman Says Restoring the Health of Real Estate ‘Crucial’ for the U.S. Economy
• Former Fed Vice Chairman Sees Stronger Growth, Low Inflation in 2011 and 2012
• Eye on the Economy: A Disappointing Employment Report
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends

• 2011 IBS in Orlando
• IBS Features Free, Day-Long Session on Universal Design Products, Marketing, Design
• Multifamily Property Management Summit to Focus on Social Media, Revenue Development
• HBA Path to Winner’s Circle Reception at IBS Through Retention, Recruitment Programs
• IBS Pre-Show Courses Offer Skills and Continuing Education Credit
• Register for Spokesperson Training Sessions at the Builders’ Show, Slots Filling Fast

• Tips and Techniques
• Builders’ Tip: Shop-Built Magnetic Broom Makes It Easy to Pick Up Nails, Bits of Metal

• Multifamily Housing
• White House Meeting on Rental Housing Policies Focuses on Financing Issues
• See Multifamily Pillars Marketing Award Winners During Free Webcast Ceremony on Oct. 21

• Small Builders and Remodelers
• Lead Rule Violations Can Result in Fines of $37,500 a Day

• Sales and Marketing
• Networking: It’s Not Just About Who You Know, It’s Also About Who Knows You
• Deadline for The Nationals Entries Extended to Wednesday, Oct. 20
• New, Easier-to-Access Issue of SMI Digital Magazine Coming Soon Via E-Mail

• Commercial Building
• Building Envelopes Are Keys to Successful Commercial Green Building

• Upcoming Webinars
• Oct. 20: Webinar to Examine the State of the 50+ Housing Industry
• Oct. 26: Free Webinar Explores Advantages of Creating Development Agreements
• Oct. 27: Get Latest Housing Perspectives at Fall Construction Forecast Conference Webinar
• Oct. 28: Webinar to Examine State of the Multifamily Industry for Apartments
• Nov. 2: Free Webinar to Demystify EPA Storm Water Rules and Regulations
• Nov. 4: Webinar to Provide Tips on How to Sell Homes in Any Market
• Dec. 8: Free Webinar to Provide the Facts on Density, Development and Climate Change
• 'Building Conversations' Series Explores Green Building, Financing, Home Technology, More

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• Environment
• NAHB Members to Advise EPA on Storm Water Rule for Completed Building Sites
• EPA ‘Listening Sessions’ Set on Rules for Development in Chesapeake Bay Watershed

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• Apply for NAHB/Builders Mutual SAFE Award by Nov. 15

• Home Builders Institute
• Small North Carolina Builder Selected for Student Construction Contest

• Global Opportunities
• U.S. Building Products Gain Popularity in Australia With Parity Between Currencies

• Building Products
• CertainTeed Invites Building Professionals to Enter Video Contest on YouTube

• National Housing Endowment
• Submissions for Lee S. Evans-Endowment Scholarships Due Friday, Oct. 29
• Purdue Student Spencer Douglas Gains Tools for Success While Interning at NAHB

• Association News
• Lester C. Wyatt, Former President of Alabama and Greater Birmingham HBAs, Dies at 82
• Follow NAHB BuilderBooks on Twitter to Get Free Books Every Friday Through Nov. 12
• HBA Staff Learn About Customized Member Retention in ‘Touch System’ Webinar
• NAHB Members Can Get Mouth Watering Discounts From Omaha Steaks
• NAHB Members Can Register With Office Depot to Always Save 10%
• FedEx Offers NAHB Members Big Savings on Express, Freight and Ground Shipping
• GM Has $500 Offer for NAHB Members
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