NBN Online for the week of October 2, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Buying in a Soft Housing Market
Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football Game. Don't Miss Out.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Downswing Will Not Drag Economy Into Recession
Coast to Coast
Even as Housing Prices Cool, Families Continue to Flee Florida
Politics & Government
House Passes Bill Giving Property Owners Day in Court
House Approves HOPE VI, Bill on FHA Multifamily Limits
Multifamily
HUD Convinced Not to Raise FHA Multifamily Premiums
Codes and Standards
NAHB Defeats Mandated Fire Sprinklers at Code Hearings
Economics & Finance
New Home Sales Bounce-Back in August a Nice Surprise
Pending Home Sales Index Suggests Market Stabilizing
Design
Attached at the Garage, Homes Live and Look Detached
Tips
Builder's Tip: Emergency Flat-Roof Repair
Business Management
IRS Plans to Look at Small Builders More Closely
'How to Thrive in Changing Market' at Custom Builder Symposium
Protect Your Profits Through ‘Defensive’ Estimating
Remodelers
Remodelors Council Gala at Chicago Cultural Center
Sales
Last Call to Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Environment
Company Faces Penalties Over Lead-Based Paint Notice
Building Quality
National Housing Quality Award Winners Announced
Workforce housing
Easy Design Changes Can Help Connect With Latino Market
Walnut Place an Answer to High Home Costs in California
Labor
Scholarships Help Job Corps Grads Start Housing Careers
Building Products
New Deadbolt Secures Homes Against Holiday Burglaries
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Centex CEO to Discuss Future of Home Building on Webcast
Association News
Challenging Times Put NAHB Membership on the Rise
NAHB Funds Transforming Lives of Tsunami Victims
Free NAHB Video Instructs How to Deal With the Media
GM $500 Off Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Find Key Employees Through the 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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