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www.NAHB.org Week of June 28, 2004
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* 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
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