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Week of October 13, 2003

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Housing Politics

* White House Pressure Delays Consideration of Bipartisan GSE Reform Bill
* House Votes to Raise FHA Multifamily Loan Limits in High-Cost Areas

Housing and Economics

* Eye on the Economy
* Register for NAHB's Fall Construction Forecast Conference

Regulation

* Enforcement of Storm Water Permit System Becoming Overly Zealous, Builders Charge

Business Management

* Profits Start With a Good Estimating Program, Salt Lake Contractor Says
* Maximize Profits by Cutting the Fat From Your Overhead

Multifamily

* Pillars of the Industry Application Deadline Approaching

Seniors Housing

* New England, Atlanta Add Local Seniors Housing Councils
* Walking and Jogging Trails Enhance Active Adult Communities

Labor

* Nashville Project CRAFT Students Help Build Habitat for Humanity Homes

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Remodelers’ Show Provides Unparalleled Educational Opportunities

Research

* Homasote Manufactures Alternative, ‘Green’ Sheathing

Building Products

* Brochure Explains Selling Points of Duct Systems

International Housing

* Mexico Is Focus of International Housing Conference

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Boost Your Marketing Through These Awards Programs
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Register for NAHB's Fall Construction Forecast Conference

NAHB will host a one-day-only Construction Forecast Conference at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The country's foremost economists — including NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders — will assess the current state and future direction of the nation's economy and housing industry. Their perspectives will help give you an edge over the competition.

Get more information or click here to register online. Or contact the NAHB University of Housing at 800-368-5242 x8338.


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Want more economic information? Find it in our publications.

Find more in-depth information in our three economics publications, Home Builders Forecast, Housing Market Statistics and Housing Economics. All are availaible by subscription. 

  • Home Builders Forecast includes analysis of single-family and multifamily residential activities, residential remodeling and the full range of nonresidential construction as well as the macroeconomic factors such as GDP, employment and interest rates that drive construction. If your business depends on reliable estimates of housing starts, construction spending and remodeling activity, Home Builders Forecast is designed to meet your needs.
  • Housing Market Statistics contains an overview of important developments and trends that serves as an executive summary of the current industry situation. It also contains annotated charts depicting movements in key indicators and tables providing monthly, quarterly and annual data for more than 250 variables.
  • Housing Economics provides a rigorous monthly overview of the economy, along with monthly data for more than 100 local markets and in-depth analyses of the niches and nuances of home building markets. Available online or in print, it is written in terms that builders, manufacturers and housing finance professionals can understand and apply to their own businesses.

To learn more or to order any of these three NAHB economic publications, visit the Economics Publications Information section of the NAHB Web site or call 800-223-2665.


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