NBN Online for the week of June 5, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Eminent Domain a Hot Topic in State Legislatures
Membership Day Brings in a Record 9,550 New NAHB Members
Climb in Home Prices Slows, With More Slowing to Come
Share Nation's Building News With Your Company's Employees
Coast to Coast
Reality Hits Investors of Vacation Properties
Politics & Government
Flood Insurance Bill Advances in the Senate
State Legislatures Grapple With Ethics Reforms
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: 'Soft Landing' Will Have Rough Spots
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Landscape Fabric As Tarp for Power-Washing
Business Management
Understand Profitability With 10 Best Management Reports
Register for Custom Builder Symposium in Las Vegas
50Plus Housing
Urban Boomers: New Wave of Buyers Heads to the City
Remodelers
Home Owners, Contractors Sound Off About Each Other
Building Systems
CFA Summer Meeting to Examine Residential Market
Women
First Women’s Summit Meets to Form Construction Coalition
Safety
Safety Handbooks Available in English and Spanish
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Katrina Recovery
Brad Pitt Seeks Sustainable Design for New Orleans
Legal
San Diego Builders Overturn Inclusionary Zoning Law
Legal Action Fund Helps Litigate on Housing Concerns
Codes and Standards
New Hampshire Adds IRC to Its Building Code
Labor
Innovative HBI Program Builds Housing Workforce
Building Products
Lighthouses Being Restored With New Windows and Doors
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Endowment Awards 10 Associations Matching Funds
Association News
Chudnow and Mitchell Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Those Who Do Can Teach, Too, With NAHB Help
Avoid Credit Card Processing Rate Increases With Solveras
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
BuilderBooks.com Offers Free Shipping on Books This Month
Find Employees Through NAHB Online Career Center
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Education Calendar

Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert

The NAHB University of Housing recently implemented “Ask an Expert,” a new service on the NAHB Web site for members seeking or earning designations.

"Ask an Expert" allows members to e-mail designation program graduates with questions that will help then earn their CSP, Master CSP, CMP or MIRM designations.

The graduates will field questions and concerns ranging from course content, to the designation process, to how the designation has benefited them.

So, if you're thinking about enrolling in the CSP, Master CSP, CMP or MIRM designation programs or have already started the necessary course work and have questions or concerns, visit “Ask an Expert” on the NAHB Web site.

A variety of designation holders will provide you with guidance and help you navigate the ins and outs of the program.



Learn More About The NAHB University of Housing

 

Whether you’re new to the industry, hope to make your next career move or want to improve your company’s bottom line, The NAHB University of Housing can assist you in your educational pursuits.

Visit www.nahb.org/education for a comprehensive listing of courses throughout the country. Be sure to visit often in order to view the most up-to-date information in your area.



Log In and Discover www.nahb.org

The NAHB Web site, www.nahb.org, gives you access to nearly 5,000 pages of housing industry information and exclusive members-only resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access is fast, easy and free to NAHB members.

To take full advantage of the exclusive NAHB members-only resources on www.nahb.org, however, you must log in.

To create your login: 

  1. Go to www.nahb.org/login. 
  2. Fill in the required fields.
  3. Click ‘Submit.’


Access to Information That Works for You

By logging onto the NAHB Web site, you will have access to twice as much information as non-members — information that will help you stay ahead of your competition.

You will be able to view and read entire sections of content developed just for members, and you will be able to personalize the site to your specific interests.

To learn more, log in and visit the "How to Use" www.nahb.org section in My NAHB.

For questions or help logging in, call 800-368-5242 x0; or e-mail your name, company name, state and phone number to login@nahb.org.


 

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