Nation's Building News Online

Plain Text Version (Click Here for Graphical Version)

Sponsored by Countrywide Home Loans National Builder Division

www.NAHB.org
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

 

Free Monthly Online Newsletter Focuses on Housing Quality-Related Issues

A free monthly online newsletter on building quality issues begins publication this week by the NAHB Research Center to help businesses become more efficient, improve their profits and stand out from the crowd.

“Quality Matters” will include the latest news and resources on quality-related issues for the residential construction industry and will also provide a forum for industry professionals who want to share their experiences in this area.

Among the information in this week’s premier issue:


Sponsored by: VirtualBoss Software

The easiest & most affordable way to increase your productivity.
Try the latest version with our new release special!!
Keep all your critical schedule and job site info on your pda.
The only limitation is the contractors imagination.

To subscribe to "Quality Matters," or for more information, click here.
[ Go to Top ]


Sponsored by: Countrywide Home Loans

Check it out: Countrywide offers some of the most innovative strategic alliance programs in the industry.
Discover how Countrywide's non-conforming loans can give larger borrowers an edge.

To unsubscribe or to manage your subscription, CLICK HERE

Nation's Building News Online is produced and distributed by the National Association of Home Builders