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Week of November 29, 2004

Front Page

* NAHB Stands Ready to Protect Any Challenges to Tax Incentives for Housing
* Entries Sought for National Green Building Awards
* Multifamily Construction Pays for Itself, NAHB Economic Impact Model Demonstrates
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* Participating on the Home Builder Research Panel Is Easy and Rewarding

Housing Politics

* FHA Multifamily Loans and PATH Among Winners in 2005 Spending Package
* Legislation Strengthens Home Loan Guarantee Program for Veterans

Housing and Economics

* New Single-Family Home Sales Continue at a Brisk Pace in October
* Existing Home Sales Lose Little Strength in October

Builders' Show

* Golf, Spas and Nightlife — Orlando's Got More Than Theme Parks

Seniors Housing

* What Builders Should Know About Boomers
* Attend 'Designing for the Active Adult' and Hone Your Designs for the 55-plus Market

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Change Order — A Form That Will Guarantee You Make Money

Business Management

* National Register Takes Aim at Construction Equipment Thefts

Sales and Marketing

* Sell Yourself: Buyers Buy From People They Trust
* First Marketing 20 Club to Be Launched Early Next Year

Research

* Affordable Home in Tulsa Able to Withstand Tornado-Force Winds
* Home Building Industry Needs to Do a Better Job of Addressing Barriers to Innovation
* Tour of Sustainable Apartments in San Francisco to Feature PATH Technologies

Building Systems

* Log Home Builder the First to Be Awarded ENERGY STAR Rating
* Web Site Demonstrates Adaptability of Log Home Design

Construction Safety

* Portland Cement Excluded From Proposed OSHA Rule on Hexavalent Chromium

Housing Finance

* NAHB Task Force on Housing Finance Reform Seeking Input from Association Members

Labor

* Appropriations Bill a Mixed Bag for Construction Training Programs
* Residential Construction Training Series Extends to HVAC and Plumbing

Building Products

* Sears Acquisition Furthers Retailer’s Leadership in Appliance Business

Builder's Engineer

* Soil Settlement — The Most Common Structural Failure?

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Get WorldPointssm Rewards When You Charge
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

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