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www.NAHB.org 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
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