NBN Online for the week of January 9, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
New Year Rings in Housing Shift to a Buyer’s Market
Special International Builders’ Show Issue
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Jan. 16
Onerous Lead Paint Rule Won’t Solve Health Problems
Coast to Coast
In New Orleans, Housing Sales Are Bright Spot
Politics & Government
Howard Lays Out Housing Concerns to Business Execs
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy
Tips
A Dust Mask for Your Circular Saw
IBS
The New American Home: Photos and Floor Plans
It Takes Solid Relationships to Build the New American Home
New Options Merchandising Technology Yields Higher Profits
NAHB’s Council Headquarters Suites Are Your Path to Success
Special Breakfast, Networking Events at IBS Just for Associates
BuilderBooks.com Launches New Books, Forms, Software at IBS
Learn How to Boost Your Association's Membership
Business Management
Take a Free Test Drive of Latest Builder Software at IBS
Learn How to Compete With the Industry's ‘Giants’ at IBS
Attend Estimating With Microsoft Excel Seminar at IBS
50Plus Housing
Learn More About the Emerging 50+ Market at IBS
Focus Group to Address Section 8 Vouchers in Assisted Living
Remodelers
Remodelors™ Council Schedule at IBS
Certified Graduate Remodelors™ Events at IBS
Building Systems
Breakfast and Networking at IBS Just for Systems Builders
Find More About Building Systems on NAHB Web Site
Women
NAHB Women's Council Offers Student Scholarships
Women’s Council Headquarters at IBS Open Tuesday-Saturday
Commercial
‘How-to Manual’ for Light Commercial Building Released
Disaster
Builders Show Panel Focuses on Rebuilding Gulf Cost
NAHB to Work With Charity on Building Material Donations
Environment
2006 Storm Water Permitting Guide Available at IBS
Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know
Education
Learn More Before: Pre-Show Education at IBS
Grill Giveaways, Education Planning at IBS Education Booth
Pre-National Designation Month Kick-Off at IBS
Education Calendar
Green Building
New Green Building Guidelines Available at Builders’ Show
Take Online Survey to Assess Use of Green Building Material
Regulation
Awards Recognize Energy-Efficient Homes
Builders Can Help Guide New Product Development
OSB Certification Program Launched at Builders’ Show
ToolBase Provides Information on Building Technologies
Quality Sessions Focus on Profits, Customer Satisfaction
Sales
A New Year’s Resolution: Re-Evaluate Your Ad Agency
Online Home Buyer Behavior Research Revealed at IBS
Strike Sales and Marketing Gold at IBS
Workforce housing
Nominate Communities That Promote Workforce Housing
Labor
HBI Announces Job Corps Award Winners
Lowe’s, Student Chapters Showcased in IBS Events
Building Products
Distressed Wood a Hot Trend in Flooring
Windows Resist Breaking in Severe Storms
Fiberglass Insulation Cuts Moisture in Walls
Bathroom Products Feature South Seas Look
Home Awareness System Responds to Water Leaks
Hydrogen-Burning Fireplace 100% Efficient
Six Glazes Created for Popular Kitchen Door
Blind Slats Motorized With Battery Power
Decorative Panels Introduced for Windows, Patio Doors
Retractable Door, Window Screens a Design Solution
New Lighting Designs Meet Home Owner, Builder Needs
Work Clothing Made of Tear-Resistant Cotton Fabric
Builders Framing With Steel See Risk Premiums Slashed
Most Complete Home Fire Sprinkler System Unveiled
Refrigerator Boasts the Greatest Capacity in the Industry
‘Paperless’ Wallboard Panels Resist Mold Growth
Products Manage Moisture in New American Home
Interior Finish Provides Energy-Efficient Insulation
Impact-Resistant Windows a Defense Against Hurricanes
Copper and Bronze Finishes Added to Windows, Doors
Project-Driven Financing Spurs Development
Two-Panel Plank Interior Door Has Shaker Look
LP Offers Sheathing, Floor System, Vented Soffits
Software Improves Construction Supply Chain Management
Builder's Engineer
Do You Solve Problems or Make Them?
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Association News
Ed McGowan, Remodeling Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 69
Visit BuilderBooks Store at IBS for Books, Savings, Giveaways
Your NAHB Membership Can Take You for a Great Ride
Calendar of Events

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Focus Group to Address Section 8 Vouchers in Assisted Living

Learn More About the Emerging 50+ Market at IBS

Find out more about the burgeoning 50+ market — the fastest-growing segment of the housing industry  and which accounts for more than a quarter of the 1.267 million new home purchases this year — at the 2006 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla.

The 50+ Housing Council will present more than 35 seminars and education sessions, networking opportunities and special events — including a bus tour of three of Central Florida’s best-selling active adult communities — for builders, developers and other industry professionals interested in knowing more about the 50+ market.

"Aside from the council's Building for Boomers and Beyond symposium, the International Builders' Show is the  biggest event for the 50+ housing industry," said Randy Rinehart,CGR, CAPS, chairman of the 50+ Housing Council and a custom builder from Charlottesville, Va. "At IBS, we will offer plenty of opportunities for those in the housing industry to increase their knowledge about the 50+ market, design better products and market to these unique customers."

Featured events include:

See the hottest new design trends and marketing concepts at the Best of Seniors Housing Awards Luncheon — the premier design and marketing competition for the 50-plus housing industry. The best of the best in active adult communities, apartments, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and assisted living communities will be showcased, as well as the best marketing materials produced promoting these communities.

For information or to purchase tickets, click here.  

Learn the results of the 50+ Housing Council’s just-completed nationwide survey of prospective 50+ home buyers in the active adult market and discover what they want, need, don’t want and desire. Three builders in the active adult market will also discuss how the survey results compare with what’s on the minds of buyers in their markets.

Cost: $35 per person. Pre-registration is required.

Tracy Lux, of Trace Marketing, Inc. in Sarasota, one of Florida’s leading active adult housing experts, will start the tour with a market overview of Florida’s burgeoning active adult market.

The tour will include:

Cost: $75 per person, which includes refreshments and lunch. Space is limited. Register online by Dec. 30 to guarantee a spot on the tour.

Click here to register and purchase tickets for the bus tour.

Visit www.nahb.org/50plusevents for a complete list and schedule of  50+ Housing Council activities at the show.



Learn More About 50+ Housing Through the 50+ Housing Council

To learn more about 50+ housing, join the NAHB 50+ Housing Council. The council provides information, education, networking and recognition opportunities for its members and represents NAHB on seniors housing issues. For more details, e-mail Jeff Jenkins or call him at 800-368-5242 x8292.



NAHB Members: Subscribe to 50+ Housing e/Source

50+ Housing e/Source, the regular e-newsletter of the NAHB 50+ Housing Council, is a builder's guide to the emerging, evolving 50+ housing market, offering industry updates as well as important NAHB and council news. Distributed once a month, 50+ Housing e/Source details information, products and services within the 50+ housing market that will enhance your bottom line. Go to the NAHB Web site to subscribe.


50+ Housing Publication Set Available at BuilderBooks.com

Save 15% when you purchase the 50+ housing publication set through BuilderBooks.com. Receive one copy of “Boomers on the Horizon: Housing Preferences of the 55+ Market,” “Marketing Seniors Housing” and the “Best of Seniors’ Housing News.” This publication set is a must-have for anyone serving the active adult market. To view or purchase this publication set online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.



Attend the 2006 50+ Housing Symposium in Phoenix

Learn more about the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. Plan to attend Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium 2006, the premier educational and networking event for industry professionals serving the burgeoning 50+ market, in Phoenix from April 24-26. For more information, click here.

 


 

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