NBN Online for the week of October 30, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
NAHB Launches 'It's a Great Time to Buy a Home' Campaign
Worst of Housing Downturn to End by Mid-2007
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football. Don't Drop the Ball.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Remember This: In a Slowing Market, Lavish Features Help Builders Make a Strong Impression
Politics & Government
Builders Step Up Involvement as Races Enter Home Stretch
Economics & Finance
Unsold Home Inventory Falls for Second Month in a Row
Nontraditional Mortgages Seen as Playing a Vital Role
Housing Slowdown Will Be Felt In Most States, Say Experts
Minorities Make No Gains in Closing Homeownership Gap
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builder’s Tip: A Simple Way to Close Off Window Openings
Business Management
Magleby Named NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year
50Plus Housing
New Designation Launched for Active Adult Housing Pros
Multifamily
Rentals on the Rise and Condos in Decline
Enter Pillars to Be 'Best of the Best' in Multifamily
Construction Safety
Builders Providing OSHA With Expertise on Safety
Remodelers
Ahluwalia, Baker Named to Remodeling Hall of Fame
Building Systems
Design, Trends, Codes Are Hot Topics at BSC SHOWCASE
Women Council
Women’s Council Scholarship Winners Announced
Commercial
Day Spa, Restaurant Among Top Commercial Projects
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Legal
Experts to Discuss How to Identify Significant Wetlands
Labor
HBI, Youthbuild Prepare Youths for Housing Careers
Building Products
Free Software Helps Builders Use Energy Tax Credits
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
'Make It Happen' Radio Spots to Attract Workers in 10 Markets
Association News
Building Our Future One Math Class at a Time
Texas Builder Earns Top Honor for Community Service
New York Builders Recognized for Pediatric Respite House
Take the Solveras Savings Challenge & Save; or Make $50
GM $500 Off Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Rentals on the Rise and Condos in Decline

Enter Pillars to Be 'Best of the Best' in Multifamily

Centergate at Baldwin Park in Orlando, Fla. took top honors in the Best Garden Rental Apartment Community (primary market) at the 2006 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards. The architects are Torti Gallas and Partners, of Silver Spring, Md. The owner and developer is Pritzker Residential.

The application deadline for NAHB Multifamily’s 2007 Pillars of the Industry Awards program — which honors excellence in multifamily design, development, marketing and management — is Nov. 30.

A showcase of innovation and future trends, Pillars is considered to be the most prestigious national awards competition in the multifamily housing industry.

“The Pillars awards represent a perfect opportunity to promote the benefits of apartmetn and condo living, and for multifamily professionals to be recognized for their commitment to proving superior housing choices, both rental and for sale, for today's consumer," said Leonard Wood, director of Wood Partners, LLC and chairman of NAHB's Multifamily Leadership Board.

The winners will be honored at a gala ceremony held in conjunction with NAHB Multifamily’s Pillars of the Industry Conference on April 11-13 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Fla. 

For more information about the awards and to apply, visit www.nahb.org/pillarsawards,  or e-mail Laura Zaner at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8563.



Save the Date for the Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference

Attend the Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference, the premier industry event for the multifamily industry, on April 11-13 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in  Hollywood, Fla.

Visit www.nahb.org/pillars for more information.


 

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