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Week of June 28, 2004

Front Page

* Pilot Home Buyer Counseling Program to Make Ten Lucky Families Home Owners
* Help NAHB Solve the GLI Crisis
* Congress Passes Long-Term Authorization for National Flood Insurance Program
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* You Can Help Solve the General Liability Insurance Problem

Housing Forum

* Bursting Bubbles and Other Housing Myths

Housing Politics

* Home Energy Efficiency Tax Credits Still Stand a Chance in Congress

Housing and Economics

* Builders Continue to Urge Commerce Secretary Evans to Help Alleviate Cement Shortages
* San Diego Builder Forecasts Moderation in California's Harsh Climate for Housing
* New Home Sales Surge to Record Level in May
* Home Re-Sales Set New Record in May

Business Management

* Show Me the Money: New Overtime Pay Rules

Housing Finance

* Home Builders Endorse Strengthening Housing Goals of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Construction Safety

* Job Safety Training for Latino Workers Needs Special Focus
* OSHA and NAHB Provide Resources for Hispanic Worker Safety Programs

Seniors Housing

* Active Adult Communities Don't Need Advertising

Design

* Design Trends: There's a Lot More Going On Outside
* Best in American Living Awards Entries Due in July

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Three Critical Tips to Making Your First Sales Call a Success
* Brochure Helps Consumers Find Professional Remodelers

Women's Council

* Rabbitt Honored for Support of Breast Cancer Coalition

Sales and Marketing

* Builders Advised to Advertise in Spanish to Target Hispanic Home Buyers

Labor

* HBI’s Job Corps Programs Adopting New Industry Training Standards

Building Products

* Dish-Washing Sink and Refrigerating Oven Among Top 20 Cool Products at PCBC
* Sears Acquires Premium Appliance Contract Dealer in San Diego County

Builder's Engineer

* Grout — Evil Menace Takes Its Toll

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Nine Home Builders Associations Receive Matching Funds From Housing Endowment
* Sign Up for 2005 Committees and Councils by July 9
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Awards Programs Deadlines

Awards Program

Applications/
Entry Fees

Entries Due

Remodeling Hall of Fame 

 

July 12 

Best in American Living Awards (BALA)

July 1

July 15 

EnergyValue Housing Awards 

 

Aug. 9 

CADRE

 

Sept. 3 

Remodelor™ of the Year 

 

Sept. 3

BSC Excellence in Marketing & Home Design Awards 

 

Sept. 10 

The Nationals — The National Sales and Marketing Awards

 

Sept. 24 

Best of Seniors Housing — Celebrating Excellence...Visions of the Future 

 

Oct. 22 

Innovation in Workforce Housing Awards

 

Oct. 29 


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