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Week of November 8, 2004

Front Page

* Elections Bring Significant Wins for Housing
* 'House About It': Just What Consumers Ordered
* Colorado Voters Show Support for Construction Defect Legislation by a Wide Margin
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* The Elections Provide a New Foundation for Achievement in Housing

Housing Politics

* NAHB Campaigners Tell Stories From the Bush-Kerry Ground War

Housing and Economics

* Eye on the Economy

Business Management

* What to Do When Skilled Labor Is Hard to Find

Small Builders and Remodelers

* How to Make Money With Change Orders
* Dark and Dank No More: Remodeling Takes Basements ‘Upscale’
* Builders, Remodelers Promote Aging-in-Place Features in New and Existing Homes

Seniors Housing

* Active Adults: One Size Does Not Fit All Anymore
* Award Winning Custom Home Incorporates Aging-In-Place
* Builders, Remodelers Promote Aging-in-Place Features in New and Existing Homes

Builders' Show

* IBS Has Discounts on Housing, Theme Parks, Golf, Shopping, More

Design

* Design Trends: Tasty Kitchens and Splashy Baths

State and Local

* Cities Struggling to Make Ends Meet, According to League of Cities Report
* Minnesota, Pennsylvania Advance Laws to Rein in Municipal Professional Fees

Building Quality

* Free Monthly Online Newsletter Focuses on Housing Quality-Related Issues
* Quality Gives Lead to Las Vegas Builders in Customer Satisfaction

Building Systems

* Awards Honor Best in Systems-Built Housing

Labor

* HBI Job Corps Students Work to Make a Difference in Their Communities

Building Products

* Eucalyptus Hybrid Becoming an Important Hardwood Lumber

Builder's Engineer

* The Funniest Construction Story

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* NAHB Winter Board Meeting Schedule Announced
* HomeAid Chicago Completes $2 Million Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims
* Drawing for Lansing-Area Home Raises $573,000 for St. Jude Hospital
* Deadline Extended for Innovation in Workforce Housing Award
* Save 50% on NEBS Holiday Cards, Calendars and More
* Achievement in Affordable Housing to be Recognized at New York Awards Luncheon
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

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