NBN Online for the week of June 12, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Housing Affordability Worsens With High Building Costs
• Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff — It's Free
• Wisconsin Law Puts Needed Limits on Residential Impact Fees
Coast to Coast
• Is Easy Money Going Down the Drain?
Politics & Government
• New Illegal Alien Enforcement Regulations Proposed
• House Bill Strikes a Balance on Storm Water Rules
• Senators Fail to Open Debate on Estate Tax Repeal
• Fund Provides Aid on No-Growth, Inclusionary Zoning
Legal
• Builder’s Property Rights Fight a 14-Year Nightmare
Tips
• Builder’s Tip: A Free Caulk-Finishing Tool That Works
Business Management
• Budgeting: The Basis for Profitable Endings
50Plus Housing
• Age-Targeting Marketing Can Put Builders at Risk
• Clubhouses Moving Over for Active Adult Retail
Multifamily
• Confidence in Rental Apartment Market Soars
Remodelers
• Drug Testing When Skilled Labor Is Scarce: My Opinion
Construction Safety
• Safety Month Tips Prevent Workplace Stumbles and Falls
• Web Site Provides OSHA Compliance Information
Building Systems
• Learn More About Residential Concrete With Free Brochure
Sales
• Tara Speaks About Why Sales Designations Are Important
• Insider Sales, Marketing Info Available on NAHB Web Site
Education
• Upcoming Conferences for Builders’ Association Staff
• Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
• Education Calendar
Environment
• Arizona Builders Helping to Save Cactus and Owls
Green Building
• $19-38 Billion in Green Home Building Expected in 2010
Building Products
• DVD Presents Simple Spanish Terms in Roofing
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
• Stuard Scholarship Fund Announces 13 Winners
Association News
• 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
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Calendar of Events

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