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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

 

February Is National Designation Month — Look for Discounted Class Fees

February is National Designation Month, and to celebrate the month and promote ongoing education in the housing industry, the NAHB University of Housing is offering licensed associations a special 50% discount on student fees for all classes held during February.

The NAHB University of Housing offers more than a dozen professional designations covering industry basics such as business management and marketing techniques, along with specialized courses including aging-in-place programs, property management and more.

Earning a designation allows NAHB members to hone their business skills and convey to their clients that they have superior training, practical experience and in-depth knowledge. Additionally, designation holders can take advantage of valuable networking opportunities throughout their enrollment by working closely with expert instructors and other professionals both within their field and outside their specific areas of expertise.


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‘Vacation-a-Day’ Drawings at IBS

The NAHB University of Housing will conduct daily “Vacation-a-Day” drawings at their booth in NAHB’s Member Advantage Headquarters at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, FL, to kick off National Designation Month. A grand prize drawing will be held on the last day of IBS.

The daily prizes are a weekend stay at the Marriott Hotel of your choice. The grand prize is a seven-night stay at the Marriott Hotel of your choice, plus $1,000 toward airfare.

NAHB members who have an NAHB designation noted on their business card will receive a special prize for stopping by the University of Housing booth — as well as an extra chance to win the Vacation-a-Day Give-Away.

For more information, visit NAHB’s Member Advantage Headquarters in the D Hall lobby of the Orange County Convention Center during IBS, or online at www.nahb.org/designations.
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