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Week of November 1, 2004

Front Page

* Housing Expected to Flatten Out From Record Levels in 2005 While Jobs and Economy Grow
* Harley, Dodge Trucks, Toolcat to Be Given Away at 2005 IBS
* Remodelers in Chicago Working to Finish HomeWise Renovation in Time for Thanksgiving
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* Make Housing a Winner on Election Day

Housing Forum

* Letters to the Builder's Engineer — On Business Partnerships

Housing Politics

* 2004 Election Night Viewers Guide

Housing and Economics

* Some Relief in Building Materials Prices Is on the Way, Economists Say
* Rebounding Job Markets Spell Good News for Housing
* New Home Sales on the Rise in September
* ‘HousingEconomics Online’ Provides In-Depth Analysis of Housing Market

Business Management

* Financial Record Keeping Can Be Fun — Well, At Least Tolerable

Sales and Marketing

* Searches Easier Than Ever on NAHB’s Official New Homes Web Site
* Sales Office Technology — Keep It Simple and Friendly

Seniors Housing

* Use Universal Design to Meet Buyers’ Needs and Set Yourself Apart From the Crowd
* Cast Your Vote for ‘Aging In Place’ — the Future of Seniors Housing Is at Stake
* New England Hosting Fall 50+ Housing Symposium Nov. 3-4

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Steady Growth Projected for Nation’s Remodeling Industry Over the Next Few Years
* Are You in Compliance? Blame It on Richard Nixon
* National 'Aging in Place Week' Events Slated in 20 Cities

Green Building

* House Showcases Latest Advances in Environmentally Friendly Home Building

Legal Issues

* Ask the Lawyer: About Minimizing Liability for Construction Defects

Building Quality

* Free Monthly Online Newsletter Focuses on Housing Quality-Related Issues

Labor

* Job Corps Students Reap the Benefits of NAHB Membership

Building Products

* Top Builders in GE’s Customer Roster for Solar Technology

Builder's Engineer

* Have You No Common Sense, Man!

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Member Advantage: WorldPointssm Platinum Plus® MasterCard® Credit Card
* Build Your Knowledge at the Custom Builder Symposium
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

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