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In This Issue:

Front Page
Zero-Down FHA Loans Again Proposed in 2007 Budget
Lumber Tariffs Remain a Barrier to Affordable Housing
Coast to Coast
Leveling Off Seen for Housing Appreciation
Housing Forum
Letters to the Builder's Engineer: What's Rude
Politics & Government
Bill Would Give Property Owners Their Day in Court
2006 State Races Could Changes Political Landscape
Economics & Finance
Record January Warmth Heats Up Housing Starts
Builders Find Confidence in Cooler Housing Market
Tips
Builder's Tip: Cutting Engineered Joists
Business Management
Strong Customer Care Helps You Build Your Brand
Multifamily
Big FHA Insurance Premium Hikes in Proposed 2007 Budget
Remodelers
How 7,285 Industry Pros Set Themselves Apart
Enter Historic Rehabilitation Awards Competition
Building Systems
Sign Up for March 19 President's Tour
Education
Four Honored as True Housing Professionals
How My CAPS Designation Helps My Business — A Testimonial
Education Calendar
Research
Weyerhaeuser OSB First to Be Certified By Research Center
AndersonSargent Wins Top EnergyValue Housing Award
Green Building
Enter ‘Building With Trees’ Competition
Environment
Industry Role Cited in Return of Bald Eagle
Legal
Opportunity to Repair Movement Advances in States
Labor
Students Meet Employers at Building Careers Job Fair
HBI Addresses Growing Role of Field Superintendents
Building Products
One-Step Tape Solves Window Frame Leaks
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Endowment Announces Evans Scholarship Award Recipients
Association News
Free '2006 New Homes Month' Resources Available Online
Dallas Association Donates Items to Troops in Iraq, Afghanistan
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Calendar of Events

Sign Up for March 19 President's Tour

Registration, hotel information and a tentative agenda for the Log Homes Council's annual President's Tour are currently available online at www.nahb.org/presidentstour. The tour will be from March 19-22.

Based in Harrisburg, Pa., the tour is the log home industry's premier touring, networking and educational event.

The tour includes visits to Kuhns Bros. Log Homes, KSM Log Homes, Wood-Mode Cabinets, the Harley Davidson manufacturing plant and Superior Walls — and a chance to see the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.

Tentative schedule:

Sunday, March 19

    10:00-11:00 a.m.
    11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    1:30-3:00 p.m.
    3:30 p.m.                 

Benchmark Committee Meeting
Marketing Committee Meeting
Grading Committee Meeting
Buses leave for Welcome Reception Event at Hershey Bears (AHL) Game

Monday, March 20

    
    Tours of:

Lof Home Council Technical Committee Meeting
KSM Log Homes 
Harley Davidson manufacturing plant

Tuesday, March 21

    
    Tours of:


    After tour:

Log Home Council General Council Meeting
Kuhns Bros. Log Homes 
Superior Walls 
Wood-Mode Cabinets
Annual Log Homes Council Banquet

For more information, visit www.nahb.org/presidentstour.


 

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