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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Dec. 25, Jan. 1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

General Permits Supported for Rebuilding Mississippi

Drywall, Plywood, Shingles Needed in New Orleans

United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area has requested drywall, plywood and shingles for the rebuilding effort in the aftermath of Katrina.

The agency, which served 85 agencies in the New Orleans area, is specifically seeking these by the end of this year. 

Donations will be processed through Gifts In Kind International with the "ship to" directly to New Orleans. Gifts In Kind serves as a donation conduit between for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations in order to benefit communities in need worldwide.

To donate, complete the Product Donation Agreement and fax it to the attention of Doyle Delph, of Gifts In Kind, at 877-798-3192.

For questions or more information, contact Delph at 703-836-2121 x532, or visit the Gifts In Kind International Web site at www.giftsinkind.org.



Give to the Home Building Industry Disaster Relief Fund

The Home Building Industry Disaster Relief Fund (HBIDRF) is accepting end-of-the-year monetary donations. NAHB created the fund to help rebuild communities that were affected by natural disasters.

For more information about the programs funded through the HBIDRF, or to make a donation, visit  www.NAHB.org/disasterrelief.


 

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