NBN Online for the week of November 13, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Owners Expect the Value of Their Homes to Rise, Poll Finds
Professional Remodeling Reduces Lead Levels, Study Shows
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
Official Says Bad Data Fueled Rate Cuts, Housing Speculation
Housing Forum
Builder Members, the Future Is in Your Hands
Politics & Government
Builders Prepare to Work With New Democrat-Led Congress
Voters in 10 States Limit Eminent Domain Powers
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builder's Tip: Coping With Mini-Grinders
Business Management
Six Tips for Getting the Most From Your Business
Changing Market Gives Urban Builders an Edge
50Plus Housing
Learn How to Get Started in Active Adult Housing at IBS
Sales
Hone Your Sales and Marketing Skills at Free Teleconference
IBS
Register for 2007 Builders' Show by Nov. 17 and Save
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
First Student-Built ‘Green’ Home Follows NAHB Model
Research
Market for Zero Energy Homes Seen as Early as 2012
Building Quality
Contracts With Trades Should Include Six Key Clauses
Legal
Broadband Effort, Park Impact Fee Draw Fire From Builders
Workforce housing
Awards Honor News Coverage of Affordable Housing Crisis
Apply for 2006 Workforce Housing Awards by Nov. 17
Labor
Student Chapter Members Visit National Housing Center
Building Products
New Food Waste Disposers Grind More With Less Noise
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due by Dec. 8
Association News
Bob Strudler, Chairman at Lennar, Dies at 64
Lexington Homes Honored for 10 ‘Extreme Team’ Projects
New York Builders Recognized for Pediatric Respite House
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

Register for 2007 Builders' Show by Nov. 17 and Save

Register for the 2007 International Builders' Show (IBS) by Friday, Nov. 17 and save money on show registration.

Early registration will also enable NAHB members to request a room in their state hotel room block. Last year, more than 105,000 housing professionals attended the builders’ show.

IBS, from Feb. 7-10  in Orlando, Fla., will feature two showcase homes for the first time ― one “new” and one “remodeled” — that reflect the challenges and advantages of the “re-gentrification” movement with in-city housing.

In addition, Ted Koppel, former anchor of ABC’s “Nightline” and a 42-year veteran of ABC News, will be the keynote speaker.

IBS also will feature more than 1,800 exhibitors, 450 of them on exhibit for the first time, and more than 200 education sessions covering every facet of the home building industry.

For more information, or to register early, visit www.buildersshow.com.


 

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