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Week of September 13, 2004

Front Page

* Survey of Home Inspectors Helps Builders Identify Potential Trouble Spots
* Learn More About Concrete With Free E-Newsletter
* Celebrate 40 Years of Innovation from the National Council of the Housing Industry
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* Please Take the Time to Help Us Solve the GLI Crisis

Housing and Economics

* Home Price Acceleration Continues at a Rapid Pace
* U.S. Bows to NAFTA Panel Ruling on Canadian Lumber Duties
* Eye on the Economy

Seniors Housing

* ‘Not-So-Big’ Home Meets Needs of Today’s Active Adult Buyers
* Enter the 2005 Best of Seniors Housing Awards — Entries Due Nov. 5

Small Builders and Remodelers

* What’s Really Behind All Those Referrals?

Business Management

* Fundamentals Matter When Considering Growth by Acquisition

Research

* Innovative Panelized Homes Stand Up to Hurricane Charley
* HUD Advises Consumers on Mold Prevention in Florida Hurricane Cleanup

Building Systems

* Reinforced Concrete Masonry Stands Up to Hurricane Charley
* Deadline Extended for Building Systems Councils Award

Labor

* Pittsburgh Builders Step Up to the Plate for Skilled Workers

Housing Finance

* Energy Efficient Homes Qualify for Advantageous Financing in Winston-Salem

Building Products

* Dual-Cooling Refrigerators Keep Food Fresh Longer

Builder's Engineer

* The Best Remedy for Settling

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* September Is Associate Member Appreciation Month
* Home Building Program Popular as New School Year Opens
* Register for Sunbelt Builders Show to be Held Oct. 20-23
* Membership Planners to Gather at National Conference, Oct. 23-24
* Grand Rapids Builders Spend the Day Repairing Homes in Their Community
* Reduce Business Costs With NAHB Members-Only Discounts
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Enter the 2005 Best of Seniors Housing Awards — Entries Due Nov. 5

Enter your community design, clubhouse, models or marketing and merchandising in the 2005 Best of Seniors Housing Awards competition. The deadline for entries is Nov. 5.

The competition has more than 100 categories to choose from, including active adult, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, congregate care community, renovated seniors housing, special needs housing, seniors multifamily and more.

For details, visit Call for Entries, or call 800-368-5242 x8220.


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'The Best of Seniors Housing News' Available at BuilderBooks.com

"The Best of Seniors Housing News," available at BuilderBooks.com, is a compilation of up-to-date, informative articles gleaned from Seniors Housing News. From design ideas to customer service, you’ll learn the unique vantage points that will keep you ahead and give you an edge in the seniors housing market. To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665 to order.

Attend the 2005 Seniors Housing Symposium in Metro Washington, D.C. Area

Do you want to learn more about the fastest-growing segment of the housing market? Make your plans to attend Building for Boomers & Beyond: Seniors Housing Symposium 2005, the premier educational and networking event for industry professionals who serve the burgeoning 50+ market. For more information, click here.

Learn More About Seniors Housing Through the Seniors Housing Council

To learn more about seniors housing, join the NAHB Seniors Housing Council. The council provides information, education, networking and recognition opportunities for its members and represents NAHB on seniors housing issues. For more details, e-mail Jeff Jenkins or call him at 800-368-5242 x8292.
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