NBN Online for the week of May 1, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Buckle Up for a Soft Landing, Housing Economists Advise
Tentative Timber Accord a Blow to U.S. Consumers
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Creating a Sense of Community
Coast to Coast
Doors Close for Real Estate Speculators
Politics & Government
California Housing Director Affordability Advocate
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Up in March, But Trend Is Down
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Creating an Effective Caulk-Tube Extension
Business Management
New Custom Builder Quarterly e-Newsletter Launched
Construction Safety
OSHA Responds to NAHB Study of Construction Site Noise
Remodelers
‘Extreme Makeover’ ― What It’s Like on the Job Site
May Is ‘Remodeling Month’ and NAHB Has Resources for You
Building Systems
‘Dragon House’ Basement Scorches the Competition
Environment
New NAHB Tool Navigates EPA Regs, Saves Time and Money
Sales
IRM Achievement Runs in the Family
Education
Education Calendar
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Research
Efficient Ductwork Cuts Heating and Cooling Costs
International
NAHB Trade Mission Explores Mexican Market
Labor
HBI Making Residential Construction Careers Happen
Building Products
Pink Panther Blog Provides Information on Energy
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Association News
Fargo, N.D. Builders Provide Hurricane Relief to Gulf Coast
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

NAHB Trade Mission Explores Mexican Market

Craig Lovell, Gerardo Victorica and Sean Parrish, at the penthouse at Paradise Village, participated in an NAHB trade mission to explore opportunities in Mexico's resort and high-end housing boom.
 

North American vacationers, retirees and second home buyers are flocking to Mexico to take advantage of its beauty, lifestyle, accessibility and affordability. This wave of popularity is fuelling a demand for housing and represents a new and growing marketplace for enterprising firms willing to expand into Mexico.

To enable builders to explore this growing market, NAHB conducted a trade mission to the Vallarta/Nayarit area of Mexico’s Pacific coast last month so participants could gain first-hand knowledge of the resort and high-end housing boom in the area.

The trade mission included visits to developments and to future development sites along the Banderas Bay and Pacific coast north of Puerto Vallarta. These included Paradise Village, Nuevo Sensara, Las Palmas, Paradise Coves, Litibu, Costa Azul and Real del Mar.

In addition, the secretary of tourism for the State of Nayarit as well as representatives of FONATUR (Mexico’s National Trust for Tourism Development), FIBBA (Fund for Investment in the Bahia Banderas Area), the Cuesta Campos law firm and U.S. Commercial Service provided information about land planning, infrastructure development, property sales, investment and finance, property rights and land ownership in Mexico and along the coastal areas.  

NAHB’s trade missions were created to connect members with key players in the housing sector in host countries, tap into a wealth of knowledge and market research information and set the stage for members to explore and pursue future business ventures.


 

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