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Week of December 15, 2003

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President's Message

* 2003 – A Year to Remember

Housing Politics

* ‘American Dream Downpayment Act’ to Increase Housing Opportunities
* HUD Secretary Martinez Resigns to Run for Senate
* Jackson Nominated as Housing and Urban Development Secretary

Multifamily

* FHA Multifamily Mortgage Insurance Receives Another Reprieve in Congress
* NAHB Hits the Target on All of Its FHA Multifamily Legislative Goals
* Managing Property Like a Pro

Business Management

* Protecting Yourself From Fraud: An Introduction

Seniors Housing

* Rental Apartments for All Ages Are Competition to Seniors Housing

Sales and Marketing

* Model Merchandising and the Sales Manager: Character Counts

Building Green

* National Green Building Awards Applications Due by Dec. 31

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Market Index Finds Home Remodeling Strong in Third Quarter

Housing Finance

* Senate Confirmation of Federal Housing Finance Board Director Applauded

Labor

* HBI Construction Academy Sees Spectacular Rise

Builders' Show

* Final Registration and Housing Deadline for IBS Is Dec. 17
* Learn About the Growing 50+ Market
* Alternative Construction Methods Take Center Stage
* Interactive Convention Session Focuses on Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations
* Show Activities Focus on Access Mexico and International Housing Opportunities
* Breakfast Honors the NAHB Associate of the Year
* Housing Industry Champions to Be Honored at Awards Breakfast
* Education Programs Geared to Small Builders and Remodelers
* OnSite Area the Place to Find How NAHB Membership Works For You
* Look for the Big Store at the Big Show
* Education Sessions and Exhibits Geared to Multifamily Builders
* Education Session to Highlight Advance of Zero Energy Home
* Walt Disney Imagineering Executive to Keynote EnergyValue Housing Award

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* One Home at a Time, Mississippi Builder Putting Working Families on the Road to the American Dream
* Research Center Co-Founder Ralph Johnson Dies
* Find the Right NAHB Staff Faster Than Ever Online
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

HUD Secretary Martinez Resigns to Run for Senate

HUD Secretary Mel Martinez resigned as the nation's 12th secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Dec. 12 to run for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida.

NAHB thanked Secretary Martinez for his service and support for housing following his announcement to leave HUD and run for office. 

"Echoing President Bush's comments, we want to thank Secretary Martinez for his service to his country," said NAHB President Kent Conine.


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