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Week of January 10, 2005

Front Page

* Housing Activity Expected to Stay Robust in 2005 Despite Rising Mortgage Rates
* Register Onsite for IBS: It's Quick, Easy, Convenient
* Good News on Storm Water Regulation Rings in the New Year
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* Building a Foundation for Workforce Housing

Housing and Economics

* For Housing Affordability, You’d Rather Be in Lima, Ohio, Than Santa Barbara, California
* New Home Sales Slow in November From Record Pace
* Existing-Home Sales Rise to Record Pace in November
* Eye on the Economy

Multifamily

* Index Shows Favorable Six-Month Outlook for Apartments and Condos

Business Management

* Valuable Tips on How to Market on a Dime
* SBA Study Determines Why Customers Leave

Builders' Show

* Builders Night Out at the Magic Kingdom and Pleasure Island
* HUMMER Sweepstakes at Builders’ Show

Seniors Housing

* Five Tips About How to Create Lifestyle for Active Adults
* Integrated Communications Gives Edge to Pre-Sell Programs

20 Clubs

* 20 Club Helps Virginia Builder Spread the Load

Construction Safety

* New Labor Rules Prohibit Youths Under 18 From Working on Roofs

Sales and Marketing

* Selling Homes Is a Learned Skill

Regulation

* Tool Kit Helps Builders Address Potentially Devastating Storm Water Requirements

Education

* February Is National Designation Month — Look for Discounted Class Fees

Labor

* Awards Recognize Achievements of Home Builders Institute Job Corps Graduates

Building Products

* Workshop on Building Science Offered by CertainTeed

Builder's Engineer

* Boundary Disputes and Old Fences

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* Candidates for NAHB Vice President/Secretary Give Final Campaign Messages
* Log In to NAHB Web Site for Chance to Win Digital Camera
* Get the Most From NAHB Web Site
* Annual Meeting of NAHB Members on Jan. 14
* Books, Products, Giveaways at the BuilderBooks.com Store at IBS
* Member Advantage HQ at IBS: Connect With the Power of NAHB
* Get Double the Discount from Dell Through January
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Log In to NAHB Web Site for Chance to Win Digital Camera

NAHB is starting the new year with a "Log In to Win" contest and a chance for NAHB members to win a Sony Cyber-shot® 7.2 Megapixel Digital Camera.

To enter, simply go to www.nahb.org/logintowin on the NAHB web site during the month of January for your chance to win. If you don’t have a user name and password, click the "Create Your Login" link and set up your account today.

You can also log in to win at the 2005 International Builders' Show in Orlando, FL. Go to the www.nahb.org booth, where NAHB staff will be on hand to help you create your login and show you all the new and exciting tools available at www.nahb.org.

The contest ends Jan. 31. Don't miss out on your change to win — and to access the exclusive industry resources found on www.nahb.org.

All active NAHB members, HBA staff and executive officers are eligible. Prize details, terms and conditions can be found at www.nahb.org/contestrules.


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Log in today to register for educational seminars, meetings and networking events; find important economic and housing data; and learn the latest developments in NAHB’s efforts to promote housing. It’s all available to you 24 hours a day at www.nahb.org. Just click the "Member Log In" button to get started.

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