NBN Online for the week of November 6, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Los Angeles Bond Addresses Housing Affordability Crisis
Mortgage Rate Dip Gives Home Buyers More Good News
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
Slowdown Hits Banks
Politics & Government
Millions of Pricey Homes Could Trigger Estate Taxes in 2011
States Bring Property Tax Relief in Recent Sessions
Economics & Finance
Builders Pursue Opening Up U.S. Lumber Market
Poor People in Wealthy Areas Die at Higher Rate, Study Finds
Eye on the Economy: Housing Demand May Be Stabilizing
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Remodelers
Remodeling Market Could Top $359 Billion a Year by 2015
Who Will Build It When They Come?
Tips
Builder’s Tip: A Simple Way to Close Off Window Openings
Multifamily
L.A. Trolley Station Becomes Award-Winning Apartments
Education
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
IBS
Register for 2007 Builders' Show by Nov. 17 and Save
Construction Safety
OSHA Inspectors See Safety Through the Eyes of a Builder
Research
Indoor/Outdoor Chores Prepare Home for Winter Cold
Legal
Cranberry Bog Ruling Adds to Wetlands Jurisdiction Debate
Settlement Proposed for Steel Tubing Lawsuit
Workforce housing
Apply for 2006 Workforce Housing Awards by Nov. 17
Labor
HBI, Louisiana Tech Schools Help to Rebuild New Orleans
Building Products
Viking Microwaves Now Come in a Rainbow of Colors
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Webcast Seminar Featuring Centex CEO Draws 4,000
Association News
Winchester Homes Honored for '25 Acts of Charity'
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
GM $500 Off Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
New York Builders Recognized for Pediatric Respite House
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.



NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips in Cooling Market

With the current cooling of the nation’s housing market expected to persist into the middle of next year, NAHB has developed a comprehensive online toolkit geared to providing association members with information that will help them prosper in today’s changing business environment.

To access the “Back to Basics” toolkit, you must be an NAHB member and have a login to www.nahb.org. To create a login, go to www.nahb.org/login or click on the log-in button on the main menu bar on the NAHB Web site.

For assistance, call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242.


 

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