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Week of April 19, 2004

Front Page

President's Message

* For Working Families, Affordable Housing Is in Short Supply

Housing Forum

* Letters to the Editor

Housing and Economics

* Housing Starts Advance in March
* Report Studies Housing Affordability Issues in Florida
* Don’t Miss NAHB’s Spring Construction Forecast Conference

Building Systems

* Builders Turn to Concrete as Alternative to Volatile Lumber Prices
* Builder Donates Log Home to Habitat for Humanity

Business Management

* Customer Satisfaction Surveys Make Good Business Sense
* See How You Measure Up With ‘Cost of Doing Business Study’

Multifamily

* In a Win for NAHB's Multifamily Members, FHA Improves Mortgage Insurance Program

Small Builders and Remodelers

* The Dangers of Raising Your Prices
* Publicize May as National Remodeling Month in Your Market

Smart Growth

* Online Lectures Advocate High Density Housing
* Land Conservation Conference Examines Pedestrian-Friendly Community

State and Local

* Mold Legislation Introduced in 21 States
* San Diego Voters Reject Growth Control Measure
* Grand Rapids Builders Respond to Land Use Report

Research

* Participants Sought for Home Builder Research Panel

Design

* Inventor Turns Grounded Airplanes Into For-Sale Houses

Legal Issues

* Ask the Lawyer — About Down-Zoning

Housing Finance

* House Bill Would Index VA Loan Guaranty

Labor

* Job Corps Tour Makes Stops at Home Builder Shows

Building Products

* Online Tools Help Architects and Builders With Coastal Projects

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Sign Up for the Legislative Conference and Make Housing a Priority in Congress
* Help Build This Year’s Family Build Home for a Mother of Three
* Recruit Three Members, Get a Membership Day Jean Jacket
* Share Your Knowledge and Expertise
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Share Your Knowledge and Expertise

The NAHB Public Affairs office is looking for a few good builders…and remodelers, architects, associates and moreto share their knowledge and perspective. 

The editorial staff of the association would like to draw upon the members’ wide-ranging expertise to help explain the impact of building industry policies, news and trends on day to day business. These impacts will be reported in NAHB's more than 20 electronic newsletters and other publications.

Members who wish to participate will be contacted by phone or e-mail when there is news in their areas of expertise. It's an opportunity for members to gain national exposure among their peers.

Ideal participants are members who, while they may not hold elected offices in their local or state associations, have a significant knowledge base in a specific area and are interested in sharing their experience and perspective with others.


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While NAHB will continue to expand to additional areas of interest to NAHB members, the initial request is for stakeholder members who are willing to comment on one or more of the following issues: 

  • Storm water management
  • General liability insurance
  • Impact fees
  • Habitat conservation plans (HCPs)
  • Active adult housing

Executive officers in state and local accociations have already begun compiling contact information about members who they believe will be enthusiastic about acting as sources for stories about critical issues for NAHB print and electronic publications.

If you are interested in participating or know of someone who would be a good resource, please contact your executive officer or NAHB Public Affairs at 800-368-5242 x8061.


Make Your Connection With www.nahb.org

Make your connection to the latest housing industry news and information with www.nahb.org — the official public and members-only Web site of NAHB.

Log in today to register for educational seminars, meetings and networking events; find important economic and housing data; and learn the latest developments in NAHB’s efforts to promote housing. It’s all available to you 24 hours a day at www.nahb.org. Just click the "Member Log In" button to get started.

If you are a member and need information about NAHB products and services, use the NAHB Staff Contact Directory to look up the direct telephone extensions for NAHB staff experts.
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