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• Front Page
• Builders Urge Congress to Restore the Flow of Credit to Housing
• Citing Importance of Housing, Lawmakers Work to Ease Credit Woes
• HGTV Host of 'Holmes on Homes' to Speak at Green Building Conference in May

• Layouts For Living
• Floor Plans: Outdoor Entertainment Space Adds New Dimension to Lakeside Retreat

• Coast to Coast
• Cost Pressures Building on Builders

• Housing Forum
• How to Lose an Election, 101

• Politics and Government
• Builders Back Five-Year Extension of National Flood Insurance Program
• Health of Housing Market Hinges on Access to Credit, Congress Told
• Hensarling Introduces Bill to Phase Out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

• Economics and Finance
• Host of Uncertainties Drives Down Housing Starts and Permits in February
• Builder Confidence Edges Up by a Single Point in March
• Eye on the Economy: Fragile Housing Demand Turns Down Again
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends

• Tips and Techniques
• Builders’ Tip: Fabricating a Simple Joist-hanger for Working Alone

• Business Management
• Create a Lifetime Relationship With Your Customers
• Respect for Neighbors, Land Keys to Success for Custom Builder of Year Peter Polhemus

• 50+ Housing
• 50+ Prospects Looking for Value and Good Reasons to Make the Move

• Multifamily Housing
• Multifamily Developers See Favorable Signs in Last Year’s Fourth Quarter

• Small Builders and Remodelers
• Attention to Detail, Professionalism Among Best Practices for a Successful Remodeler
• ‘Today’ Show Features Raleigh HBA Remodel for Paralyzed Bride-to-Be

• Sales and Marketing
• Best Path to Sales Success in Unpredictable Market Is to Focus on Controllable Factors

• Green Building
• Consensus Committee Selected for National Green Building Standard 2012 Update
• 2011 Solar Decathlon Moving to New Location on National Mall

• Environment
• DOE Readies Energy Test Score for Existing Homes for the End of 2011

• Upcoming Webinars
• March 23: Webinar to Examine Consumer Preferences of Today’s Renters
• April 13: Webinar to Present Latest Economic Forecast of 50+ Housing Market
• April 20: Webinar to Detail How to Achieve National Green Building Standard Certification
• April 27: Get Latest Housing Perspectives at Spring Construction Forecast Webinar

• Commercial Building
• First Finish Wins Top Commercial Award for On-Time, On-Budget Aspen Resort Renovation

• Professional Women in Building
• Des Moines Members Answer Call to Help Families of Troops in Iraq, Afghanistan

• Education
• Education Calendar

• Safety
• Safety Tip of the Month: Erecting Balloon-Framed Walls

• Home Builders Institute
• Following Safety Regulations Can Prevent Construction Site Injuries
• HBI Adds 14 New Community Organization Partners to Youth Mentoring Program

• Building Products
• New Council Name for Suppliers, Manufacturers Reflects Strong Ties to NAHB
• New CraftMaster Molded, Flat-Panel Door at Home With Traditional and Modern Designs

• National Housing Endowment
• 2012 HELP Grant Applications Due Friday, March 25
• HBA Proposals for Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Grants Due April 22

• Association News
• Executive Director of New York City Builders Association, Nicholas LaPorte, Jr., Dies at 61
• BuilderRadio Founder and Co-Host Jerry Rouleau Dies at 62
• Fargo, N.D., Builder Heritage Homes Honored by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Register for Spokesperson Training at Spring Board — the Last Sessions Offered This Year
• NAHB Members Can Feast on Filet Mignon for Four With Discount From Omaha Steaks
• NAHB Calendar of Events

• NAHB Career Center
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