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• Front Page
• House Price Estimator Shows Value of Physical Features, Neighborhood Characteristics
• Gaining Fair Green Home Appraisals Sees Major Headway in New Appraisal Form
• Social Media, Networking, Land Deals Help Builders Thrive in Tough Market

• Layouts For Living
• Floor Plans: Entry Portico, Secluded Side Entry Add Elegance to Home Built for Entertaining

• Coast to Coast
• Slim Pickings Are Latest Headache for Home Sales

• NAHB in the News
• Nielsen, Howard Decry Washington’s Anti-Housing Policies, Press for Action

• Politics and Government
• Builders Urge Congress to Proceed With Caution on National Ocean Policy
• Presidential Candidate Ron Paul Calls for Ending Government’s Housing Role
• National Labor Relations Board Postpones 'Poster Rule' Until Jan. 31

• Economics and Finance
• Number of Improving Housing Markets Nearly Doubles in October
• Mortgage Interest Deduction Key to Financial Prospects of Young Families
• Officials Say Housing Needed to Drive Economic Recovery
• Eye on the Economy: Housing and Economic Conditions Better Than Expected, But Still Weak
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends

• Tips and Techniques
• Builders’ Tip: Use a Site-Built 'Peashooter' for Tight-Access Nailing

• IBS 2012
• Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to Address Open Board Session at IBS
• As Markets Brighten, Product Exhibitors Getting Back in the Show
• Register for Spokesperson Training Sessions at the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show

• 50+ Housing
• Enter the 2012 Best of 50+ Housing Awards by Nov. 7; Entry Packages Due Nov. 21

• Business Management
• Small Builders May Be Eligible for Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
• HBA Helps Minneapolis-St. Paul Builders Connect With Lenders

• Multifamily Housing
• Former Presidio Marine Hospital Turned Rental Apartments Among 2011 Pillars Winners

• Small Builders and Remodelers
• New EPA Paint Chip Guide 'Essential' for Determing If Lead Is in Homes
• NAHB Chart of Accounts Helps Remodelers Get Better Handle on Flow of Money
• Big Share of Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Used to Replace Windows and Skylights

• Sales and Marketing
• What Can We Learn From Thriving Canadian Housing Market?
• Create Marketing Magic With Videos on YouTube

• Building Systems
• Building Systems Councils Gift of Custom Home for Wounded Marine Takes Shape

• Commercial Building
• New Award-Winning Library a Hub of the Community in St. Cloud, Minnesota

• Upcoming Webinars
• Oct. 19: Free Webinar on Building Profits, Possibilities With Home Health Technology
• Oct. 26: Construction Forecast Webinar to Provide Latest Housing Data, Market Opinions
• Nov. 2: Webinar Looks at What’s Cooking in Kitchen Design
• Nov. 9: Learn to Create and Market on a Budget That Does More With Less
• Nov. 16: Webinar Explores Strategies, Best Practices for Changing 50+ Market
• Nov. 30: Learn to Create Expensive Looking Details Within an Affordable Budget
• Dec. 7: Webinar to Teach How to Make Networking Fun, Productive, Less Stressful

• Education
• Submit Online Nominations for 2011 Top Designee, Educator Honors by Nov. 1
• NAHB Seeks Professional Designation Holders Who Are Breaking the Mold
• Online ‘Basics of Building’ Introductory Class Available to Help Prepare for IBS
• Education Calendar

• Codes and Standards
• Submit Comments on ANSI Square Footage Standard Update by Dec. 5

• Green Building
• Seventeen Finalists Named in EnergyValue Housing Awards Competition

• Environment
• NAHB at Work to Encourage EPA to Streamline Its Construction General Permit

• Safety
• Despite Decline in Construction Worker Deaths, Builders Need to Provide More Safety Training
• New OSHA Products Provide Guidance on Avoiding Trench Hazards
• House Subcommittee Looks at Burden of OSHA Regulations on Small Businesses
• Apply for NAHB/Builders Mutual SAFE Award by Dec. 2

• Workforce Development
• HBI Job Corps Students at Solar Decathlon See New Technologies, Share Wiring Skills
• Sed de Saber English Language Learning Tool Available Free to Members, HBAs Till Oct. 31

• Building Products
• Owens Corning’s EcoTouch Insulation Certified by USDA

• National Housing Endowment
• Applications for IBS Scholarships Due by Midnight Friday, Oct. 22

• Association News
• Finalists Named for First Annual NAHB BEAM (Builders Engaging Associate Members) Award
• Apply for NAHB Associate of the Year, Bill Polley BuildPAC Awards by Nov.14
• NAHB Members Can Save Big at Lowe’s
• NAHB Calendar of Events

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