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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

NBN Back Issues

 

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

While Orlando is know for its theme parks, it also offers a number of entertainment options suited for adult visitors. After meetings at the 2005 International Builders’ Show, plan to enjoy any number of the more than 95 attractions, many great restaurants, browsing the more than 1,200 retail shops or teeing off at its more than 150 golf courses.

Attendees of the builders’ show will find that Orlando was virtually untouched by this year’s hurricane season.

Top Spas Call Orlando Home

Spouses and friends can retreat to one of the many full-service spas during the day. Or, make it a nighttime group activity — many spas offer customized experiences for couples and group parties. Here are a few notables:


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Orlando Nightlife — Get Your Groove On

From reggae to rock, club-hoppers can dance the night away at CityWalk Orlando at a number of venues. If comedy’s your thing, check out the SAK Comedy Lab in downtown Orlando.

Among the notable restaurants are Todd English’s bluezoo in Disney’s Dolphin Hotel for a chic dining experience, Hawaiian fusion at Roy’s restaurant, Latin cuisine at the Samba Room, Italian at Antonio’s and for the ultimate cigar experience, Corona’s Cigar Bar.

Discounts on the Fun Stuff

Attendees to the International Builders’ Show can get special discounts to attractions and activities. Find out more at www.BuildersShow.com/Orlando.

Additionally, when attendees book through the IBS Housing Block, they will receive more discounts to enjoy in Orlando available only to attendees participating in the IBS Housing Block. They will receive a brochure in the mail explaining how to take advantage of these special offers.

Register for the IBS before Dec. 17 to take advantage of pre-registration prices.
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