NBN Online for the week of September 26, 2005

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Voice Concern Over Eminent Domain Abuse
Real Estate Analysts Find Scant Housing Bubble Evidence
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Meeting Families' Needs With Charm and Purpose
Coast to Coast
Is It Better to Buy or Rent?
Housing Forum
Don't Let Bill O'Reilly Disparage Our Industry
Politics & Government
Builders Endorse House Endangered Species Reforms
Katrina Recovery Bill Provides $6.1 Billion in Tax Relief
Flood Insurance Financing Expanded for Katrina Victims
GSE Reform Bills Moving Slowly in Congress
Economics & Finance
Home Starts Dip Slightly as High Prices Turn Off Buyers
Though Upbeat, Builders Add Katrina to List of Worries
Eye on the Economy
Codes
Contact Code Officials to Roll Back Costly Code Changes
Tips
Builders' Tip: Hassle-Free Door Painting
Business Management
Custom Builder Symposium Relocated to Atlanta
Environment
Proposed 'Endangered' Owl Delisting Called Long Overdue
Construction Safety
Granite and Marble Slab Transport Poses Hazards
Disaster Relief
‘Dine for America’ to Help Katrina Victims
Seniors Housing
Consultants Can Enhance Your Marketing Prowess
Remodelers
NAHB Experts to Answer All at Remodeling Show
Building Systems
Systems-Built SHOWCASE Relocates to Louisville
Commerical
NCBC Offers Discounted Rates to New Members
Education
Remodelers Eligible for Free PREP After Completing Puzzle
Education Calendar
Sales
CRS Credits Accepted Toward IRM Designation
Late Entry Deadline for The Nationals Awards Is Sept. 28
Workforce housing
Mesquite Manor: Affordable Housing for Farm Workers
Labor
Patsy and Herman Smith Fund to Support Trades Training
Builders Show
Register for Sunbelt Builders Show by Sept. 30 and Save
Building Products
Patio Doors Built to Withstand Hurricanes
TV
NAHB-Produced Shows on HGTV & DIY — This Week
Association News
Deadline Nears to Apply to Serve on NAHB Committees
EOC Scholarship Program Helps EOs Attend NAHB Events
September Is Associate Appreciation Month
Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera
Save on Dell™ Computer Products
Save More With BuilderBooks.com Rewards
Calendar of Events

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Deadline Nears to Apply to Serve on NAHB Committees

EOC Scholarship Program Helps EOs Attend NAHB Events

September Is Associate Appreciation Month

Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera

Save More With BuilderBooks.com Rewards

Calendar of Events

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