NBN Online for the week of February 13, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Bill Addresses Need for Affordable Military Housing
Approval and Permit Process Top Challenge for Builders
Rhode Island Builders Help Military Families
Coast to Coast
Finding a House Gets Easier — Inventories Rise Sharply in Many Major Markets as Buyers Hang Back
Housing Forum
Letter to the Editor: Shotgun Houses
Politics & Government
Virginia Builders Rally Against Anti-Growth Policy
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy
Tips
Builder's Tip: Cutting Engineered Joists
Business Management
Builder-Tested Contracts and Forms Increase Profitability
Presenters Wanted for Custom Builder Symposium
Multifamily
Builders, Owners See Brighter Rental Apartment Outlook
Best in Multifamily Housing Pillars Finalists Named
Enter Historic Rehabilitation Awards Competition
Rising Rents, High Land Costs on Conference Agenda
Remodelers
The More We Bring to NAHB, the More NAHB Works for Us
Construction Safety
Normal OSHA Enforcement Resumes in Most of Gulf Coast
Sales
Generate Sales with a Wide-Ranging Incentive Program
Education
How Designations Have Helped Me — A Testimonial
NAHB Designations Give Members a Competitive Edge
Education Calendar
Green Building
Conference Focuses on Green Building Market
International
Trade Mission to Explore Niche Opportunities in Mexico
Regulation
Story Shows Why Man-Made Ditch Shouldn't Be Regulated
Labor
Lowe’s Praised for Support of HBI Job Corps Students
Industry Careers Reward Job Corps Students at IBS
Building Products
Free-Standing 120-Volt Dual-Fuel Range a First
Builder's Engineer
Wanna Know What's Rude?
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Winchester Homes Honored for '25 Acts of Charity'
Association News
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Calendar of Events

Trade Mission to Explore Niche Opportunities in Mexico

The $5.3 billion niche market for retirement and vacation homes in Mexico is growing — particularly in the areas of Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Penasco, Los Cabos and San Felipe along Mexico’s Pacific Coast. It is also offering growing opportunities for U.S.-based home building companies.

To learn more about this market, and the opportunities available to U.S. builders and others in the industry, NAHB International is organizing a trade mission to Puerto Vallarta and other development sites along the Banderas Bay and Pacific coastal areas on April 2-4.

Developers, builders, suppliers and other industry professionals will be able to explore business opportunities and meet with private developers, public officials and other industry players. The trade mission will also include site visits.  

For more information, e-mail Rita Feinberg at NAHB, or call her 800-368-5242 x8415.


 

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