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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

 

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