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
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Upcoming Conferences for Builders’ Association Staff

Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert

Education Calendar

Aug. 1-6

2006 EOC Seminar

Uncasville, Conn.

Sept. 12

Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

Salt Lake City, Utah

Sept. 12

Train the Trainer

Salt Lake City, Utah

Sept. 13

Designing for the Active Adult

Salt Lake City, Utah

Sept. 13

Sales & Marketing

Salt Lake City, Utah

Sept. 13

Housing Credit Group Forum

Salt Lake City, Utah

Sept. 20

Registered in Apartment Management (RAM) Exam

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 20-22

National Conference on Membership

San Antonio, Texas

Oct. 25

Fall Construction Forecast Conference

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 27-29

2006 Custom Builder Symposium

Las Vegas, Nev.

Nov. 5-8

2006 Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE

Miami, Fla.

Nov. 9-11

State & Local Government Affairs Conference

New Orleans, La.

2007

 

 

Feb. 7-10

2007 International Builders' Show

Orlando, Fla.

March 25

National Green Building Conference

St. Louis, Mo.



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