NBN Online for the week of December 18, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Revving Up Existing Home Sales Crucial Step in Recovery
• Builders Sense Tide Is Turning for Housing Demand
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Dec. 25, Jan. 1
• Read Our International Builders' Show Preview on Jan. 8
Layouts for Living
• 'Cottage Residence' Loaded With Options
Coast to Coast
• Raids at Swift Raise Questions About Employers’ Ability to Check Status
Forum
• Refocus Prospects Who Are Looking for a Fire Sale
Economics & Finance
• Bank Guidance Not Likely to Impede Credit Flow to Housing
• Eye on the Economy: Buyer Demand May Be Stabilizing
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Design
• A Home That Disappears and Other Unusual Homes
Tips
• Builder's Tip: Shop Vac Works for Hard-to-Fill Glue Ups
Business Management
• Ten Must-Have Technology Trends for Today's Homes
• Advice From Industry Experts: Ramp Up Sales and Marketing
50Plus Housing
• The Ten Tips of Marketing an Active Adult Community
• Enter the 2007 50+ Housing Design, Marketing Competition
Remodelers
• Sign Up for Chairman’s Dinner at Builders’ Show
Building Systems
• Gulf Coast Modular Home Show in Mississippi Jan. 9-21
• Weber Feted for Concrete Industry Contributions
Education
• Marketing More Relevant Than Ever: IBS Pre-Show Education
• Education Calendar
Katrina
• General Permits Supported for Rebuilding Mississippi
• Drywall, Plywood, Shingles Needed in New Orleans
Safety
• Tickets Available for Safety Awards Luncheon
Workforce housing
• Affordability Gap for Renters Widens in 2006
Politics & Government
• High Housing Costs a Growing Challenge for Cities
Building Products
• Home Depot Acquires Chinese Home Improvement Chain
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
• Sign Up for Estate Planning Seminar at Builders’ Show
Association News
• Howard on List of Housing’s 50 Most Powerful Persons
• Dell for the Holidays: Double Discounts Through Dec. 31
• UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
• GM $500 Off Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
• Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football. Don't Drop the Ball.
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Revving Up Existing Home Sales Crucial Step in Recovery

'Cottage Residence' Loaded With Options

Builders Sense Tide Is Turning for Housing Demand

Read Our International Builders' Show Preview on Jan. 8

Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Dec. 25, Jan. 1

Nation's Building News will not be published on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Publication will resume on Jan. 8 with a special preview issue of the 2007 International Builders' Show.

Have a happy and warm holiday season.

 

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