NBN Online for the week of October 24, 2005

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Housing Poised to Recede From Peak Levels
Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera
Remodeling Activity Continues Trending Upward
Coast to Coast
Where a Slump Would Hurt Most
Politics & Government
Attend Upcoming Government Affairs Conference in Phoenix
Economics & Finance
September Home Starts Rebound From Katrina
Rapid Home Price Gains to Start Winding Down
Panelists Provide Welcome News on Materials Prices
Some Local Housing Markets Losing Strength
Air Force to Privatize Military Housing in Colorado, California
Eye on the Economy
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Moving Strike Plates
Katrina Relief
FHA No-Downpayment Loans Available to Hurricane Victims
Codes and Standards
Affordability, Practicality Weighed in Code Changes
Business Management
Contract Addendum: A Tool to Discourage Investors
Register Now for Custom Builder Symposium in Atlanta
50Plus Housing
Boomers Are Comfortable With Financing Last Homes
Lay the Groundwork for an Active Adult Community
Remodelers
Some Simple Steps to Help You Take Control of Your Time
How Does Your Remodeling Business Measure Up?
Construction Safety
Builders Cement Working Alliance With OSHA
Building Systems
Attend the 2005 SHOWCASE in Louisville
Sales
Knowledge Is the Key to More Profitable Sales
Education
Education Gets a Free Head Start at the Remodeling Show
Education Calendar
Workforce housing
Home Equity a Dilemma for Housing Programs
Labor
Students Tour Job Sites in Juneau
Building Products
Builders Show to Launch Slide-In Ranges
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Endowment Supports Minority Training Programs in Kentucky
NAHB Awards to Recognize Philanthropic Work — Enter Now
Association News
November Is Spike Appreciation Month
Double Discounts on Dell Computer Products Through October
Bill Polley/BUILD-PAC Award Nominations Extended to Oct. 28
Save More With BuilderBooks.com Rewards
Calendar of Events

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November Is Spike Appreciation Month

Double Discounts on Dell Computer Products Through October

Bill Polley/BUILD-PAC Award Nominations Extended to Oct. 28

Save More With BuilderBooks.com Rewards

Calendar of Events

Nov. 1

2006 Awards of Excellence: Building Excitement

Washington, D.C.

Nov. 3-5

3rd International Conference of the Americas

Mexico City 

Nov. 6-9

2005 Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Louisville, Ky. 

Nov. 11-13

2005 Custom Builder Symposium

Atlanta, Ga.

Nov. 11-13

National Conference on Membership

Spokane, Wash.

Nov. 17-19 

State and Local Government Affairs Conference 

Phoenix, Ariz.

2006

 

 

Jan. 10

Best in American Living Awards (BALA)

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 10

National Housing Endowment Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 10

National Housing Endowment/Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 11

Innovation in Workforce Housing Awards

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 11

Class of 2006 IRM Commencement Breakfast

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 11

The Nationals — National Sales and Marketing Awards

Orlando, Fla.

Jan. 11-14

International Builders' Show

Orlando, Fla.

March 12-14

National Green Building Conference

Albuquerque, N.M.

April 2-5

2006 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference and Awards Gala

Scottsdale, Ariz.

May 10-14

Spring Board of Directors

Washington, D.C.

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