NBN Online for the week of October 16, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Work With Lenders to Heat Up Sales in Chilly Markets
FEMA Gives Systems Builders Chance to Help Rebuild Gulf Coast
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Coast to Coast
All Crashes Should Be So Good
Economics & Finance
U.S. Builders Seek to Open Up Lumber Trade With Russia
Builders Can Earn Income From Settlement Service Referrals
More Home Softening Noted in Report to Federal Reserve
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Using a Tape Measure as Fish Tape
Business Management
SBA Puts Federal Compliance Resources on One Web Site
'How to Thrive in Changing Market' at Custom Builder Symposium
50Plus Housing
55+ Population to Head 40% of U.S. Households by 2012
Multifamily
Enter Pillars to Be 'Best of the Best' in Multifamily
Building Systems
Design, Trends, Codes Are Hot Topics at BSC SHOWCASE
Sales
Ten Ways to Cope with Housing Market Changes
Hispanics Less Likely to Respond to Internet Banner Advertising
Commercial
Diversifying? Some Basics About Light Construction
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Environment
Clean Water Permit Confusion Stalling Building Projects
Green Building
Tech Set Lists Features to Make Kitchens Green
Workforce housing
Commuting Costs Outweigh Savings From Remote Housing
Workforce Housing Built on Site of Former Training School
Labor
Housing Endowment Wins Award for Service to Youth
Building Products
Joint Compound Keeps Drywalling Dust Down
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Endowment Offers Student Grants to Attend IBS
Association News
GM $500 Off Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Take the Solveras Savings Challenge & Save; or Make $50
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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