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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

 

Letters to the Editor

Kudos for Working to Keep Housing Prices Affordable

As the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Martin County, Inc., in Stuart, FL, I applaud the association for finding ways to keep house pricing down.

To quote NAHB President Bobby Rayburn, "Providing affordable housing for America's working families is already a national crisis."

And we share his commitment to "ensuring that all Americans have a safe, decent and affordable place to live." It's a Habitat quote.

There is a lot of conversation about affordable housing, but not much is being done about it. Thanks for your help.

Karen A. Kerwin, Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of Martin County, Inc.
Stuart, FL


Green Building Coverage Was Balanced

This last issue (Nation's Buiding News Online, April 12) was an excellent resource on the pros and cons of green building. I want to build green but not foolishly, so I appreciate your realistic approach.

Charlotte Wolter


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