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Week of April 28, 2003

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President's Message

* Green Building Is on the Rise

Housing and Economics

* New-Home Sales Rebound Strongly in March
* Home Prices Expected to Climb at a Slower Pace
* Recovery Road Longer for Some Cities Than Others
* Spotlight on: Boston
* Eye on the Economy

Housing Politics

* State Construction Defect Legislation Progresses Steadily

Green Building

* New Storm Water Practices Gain Popularity in Wisconsin
* Studies Show Advantages of Low Impact Development
* ‘Green’ Products Increasingly Common in U.S. Homes
* New Homes Save on Energy

Building Quality

* Awards Recognize Quality in Home Building

Small Builders and Remodelers

* In Alabama, May is Remodeling Consumer Protection Month

Multifamily

* Apartment Demand Slackens

Seniors Housing

* New Study Provides Insights on Senior Home Buyers

Business Management

* Rein in Your Cycle Time and Boost Profits, Control Costs

Sales & Marketing

* Sales and Marketing Respond to Hard Times
* Million Dollar Circle Awards Deadline Nears

Construction Safety

* OSHA on the Lookout for Scaffolding Violations

Smart Growth

* Think Tank Advocates Education on Growth Issues

Housing Finance

* Opportunity for Developers at California Air Force Base

Labor

* Indiana Students Introduced to Construction Careers

Member Dividends

* NAHB Members Prepared to Meet the Press

Building Products

* Vent-Free Gas Products Provide Home Heating Advantages

International

* Workshop Set for Housing and Business Opportunities in Mexico

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Opportunity for Developers at California Air Force Base

Located 45 miles northeast of Sacramento, Beale Air Force Base is holding an Abbreviated Industry Forum on April 30 beginning at 7:30 a.m. to follow up on plans for its housing privatization project. The scope of the project has been revised since it was presented last June.

A private developer is being sought for the project, which involves 1,344 family housing units on base. The federal government will convey the housing units and other associated improvements, including infrastructure and utilities, and will lease the underlying land for 50 years to the developer.

The successful developer will own and operate the rental housing development for 50 years, as well as finance, plan, design and construct improvements to the development. The developer


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will contribute cash equity, maintain private sector debt and be responsible for managing and operating the project.

If financial assistance is needed, the government may provide a direct loan and/or a limited loan guarantee of a permanent loan from an approved commercial lender.

The half-day forum will include presentations on the final technical elements of the housing project. Those attending will have the option of taking a guided tour to inspect the housing on base. The forum is being conducted by PSC Military Housing Corporation.

An NAHB Military Housing Privatization Task Force is working to overcome barriers that have prevented NAHB members from successfully bidding on military housing projects.

NAHB members can obtain further information about the task force.
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