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- The New American Home: Smaller Than Its Predecessors, Packing a Giant Punch
- Restoring Higher FHA Loan Limits Provides a Much-Needed Boost to the Mortgage Market
- Special Preview Issue of the 2012 NAHB International Builders' Show in Orlando
- Builders Report Tight Lending Conditions Persist in the Third Quarter
- Coast to Coast
- Politics and Government
- Congress Hands HUD a Slimmer Budget for Fiscal Year 2012
- Congress Repeals 3% Withholding Rule, Provides Tax Breaks to Hire Veterans
- Housing Programs Already Feeling the Pinch of Deficit Reduction Process
- Congress Acts to Reduce Excessive Regulatory Burden on Small Businesses
- Gingrich Outlines Strategy to Boost Housing and the Economy
- Economics and Finance
- Sales of New Single-Family Homes Inch Up in October
- Single-Family Housing Starts, Building Permits Rise in October
- Builder Confidence Up Two Months in a Row, But Still at a Low Level
- As Markets Stabilize, Housing Affordability Near Record High for 11th Consecutive Quarter
- IBS Session Tells Builders How to Line Up Private Equity for Single-Family Projects
- Eye on the Economy: Weak Housing Market Beginning to Lean in the Right Direction
- Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
- 2012 IBS in Orlando
- The New American Home 2012: Photos and Floor Plans
- IBS Attendees Invited to Special Session With Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke
- Special IBS Panel of Builders Looks at Success Strategies for Today’s Tough Market
- IBS to Open With Yin-Yang Mix of Attitude, Illusion, Courage and Unbelievable Willpower
- Network, Compare Notes, Wind Down at After-Hours IBS House Party on Wednesday, Feb. 8
- Belly Dancers, Hand-Rolled Cigars, Reggae, Delta Blues, More on Tap at Spike Party
- Nearly 175 Valuable Education Sessions Available at 2012 International Builders’ Show
- IBS Centrals: Six Hubs Where Show Attendees Can Relax, Network and Learn
- NAHB Remodelers to Host CAPS Designation 10th Anniversary Celebration at IBS
- Visit the NAHB BuilderBooks Bookstore at IBS for Giveaways, Including Free IBS Registration
- New Pre-Show ‘Universal Design/Build’ Course at IBS Takes CAPS to Next Level
- Register for Spokesperson Training Sessions at the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show
- Tips and Techniques
- Business Management
- Custom Home Tour to Visit Two of Central Florida’s Historic, Upscale Communities
- Custom Builders Can Enjoy Customized Experience of Their Own at Builders’ Show
- Attend Free Excel Estimating Seminar, Spreadsheet Demonstrations at IBS
- NAHB BuilderBooks Has New Resources at IBS to Help Attendees Boost Their Business
- Save Time, Money, Paper and Legal Headaches With Electronic Payment Solutions
- 50+ Housing
- Multifamily Housing
- Building Products
- Armstrong Offers Premium Flooring at the Right Price for Today’s Market
- Lutron Experience Center Puts the Focus on Lighting, Shading and Thermostat Controls
- Kohler Launching New Upgraded Generators and Control Systems
- Progress Lighting Bringing New Energy-Efficient Products to IBS, New American Home
- Phantom Screens Launching New Technology at IBS
- ODL Unveils New Doorglass Designs, Blinds and Array Light Control System
- Solar Roofing, Anti-Mold Spray, Insulation Blower Among Latest CertainTeed Products
- Lennox Industries Bringing Full Solar Power, Hearth Products to IBS
- From Start to Finish, Environmental Stone Works Exceeds Expectations
- JELD-WEN Windows and Doors Looking Forward to New Beginnings in 2012
- DuPont Showcases Weatherization Systems, Colorful Surfaces, Landscaping Products
- Mike Holmes to Appear at Panasonic Home & Environment Company Booth on Feb. 9
- Small Builders and Remodelers
- Sales and Marketing
- Creating an Effective Marketing Strategy Within the Glare of the Social Media Explosion
- Super Sales Rally Focuses on Putting Bottom Line in the Black
- NSMC Twitter Feed Gives Outsiders an Insider Peek at Judging The Nationals
- Visit Sales Central at IBS for One-on-One Meetings With Sales, Marketing, Design Experts
- Building Systems
- Tilt-Up Concrete Construction a Fast, Efficient Alternative for Single-Family Builders
- Attend Events, Courses on Building Smarter, Greener With Modular Building Systems at IBS
- IBS to Show Time, Cost, Energy-Efficiency Benefits of Panelized Building Systems
- Learn How Concrete Building Systems Can Benefit Builders
- Explore Log Homes, a Growing Custom Home Niche
- Modular Home Industry Veteran Receives Building Systems Councils’ Top Honor
- Best of Building Systems Marketing and Home Design to Be Honored at Builders’ Show
- 20 Clubs
- Commercial Building
- Professional Women in Building
- Upcoming Webinars
- Education
- Green Building
- Safety
- Legal Issues
- Design
- Popular One-on-One Plan Review and Land Planning Workshops Set for Builders’ Show
- Design Classes at IBS Highlight Importance of Good Design in Today's Market
- Design Studio at IBS to Feature Plan Reviews, Workshops, Networking, Latest Design Trends
- Celebrate Best in American Living Awards 2011 Home of the Year at IBS Reception
- Workforce Development
- Aspiring Builders to Compete in Residential Construction Management Competition at IBS
- NAHB Student Chapter Members Attend IBS to Help Prepare for Home Building Careers
- Network With Future Workforce Prospects at HBI Job Corps Booth at IBS
- Value of Youth Mentoring Program to Build, Retain Workforce Discussed at Builders’ Show
- HBI Job Corps Events at IBS Recognize Skills, Accomplishments of Young People in Housing
- Global Opportunities
- National Housing Endowment
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At 4,181 square feet, The New American Home 2012 (TNAH) is smaller than many of its show home predecessors, but by incorporating the latest in green building methods, effective home automation and graceful outdoor living, the home is no less ambitious.
“With The New American Home 2012, we have attempted to create what we think people are looking for today and what they will be looking for down the road,” said Brad Grosberg, with Phil Kean Designs, the company that designed and built the home.
In addition to being a bit smaller than previous show homes, it offers “a little bit higher detail, with lots of the creature comforts that let you enjoy your time in the house,” Grosberg said. ... Read More
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In an important victory for NAHB, the housing industry and consumers, Congress last month approved a much-debated initiative to restore higher loan limits through 2013 for mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
“We commend congressional leaders in both parties and each chamber of Congress for taking this action to boost overall mortgage liquidity in the marketplace, create jobs, and provide home owners and home buyers with safe and affordable financing,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen.
“Restoring the higher FHA loan limits will help to stabilize home values, provide constancy while private investors re-enter the market and enable millions of creditworthy consumers to get home loans with the best mortgage rates and lowest fees and downpayment requirements,” he added. ...... Read More
Throughout this issue, Nation’s Building News previews many of the new products, technologies, classes and events that you can attend, see and sample at the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando beginning on Feb. 8.
Plus, there are photos and floor plans of The New American Home for you to enjoy before your visit.
Save this issue for reference until you get to the show.
Extensive reports from IBS will begin appearing following the show, starting with the Feb. 20 edition of NBN.
The commercial banks on which home builders and developers largely rely to finance their projects continued in this year’s third quarter to hold tight reins on acquisition, development and construction loans (AD&C), according to the most recent quarterly survey by NAHB’s Economics and Housing Policy Group on the availability of credit to the housing industry.
More than half of the single-family builders and developers surveyed by NAHB indicated they had decided to put any new construction or land activity on hold until the financing climate improves.
Freeing up credit for housing remains a top priority for NAHB, which has been working to obtain a legislative solution on Capitol Hill. ...... Read More
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