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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Dec. 25, Jan. 1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

NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week

The NAHB Production Group produces three weekly television shows on HGTV and DIY for consumers. The following is the latest lineup:

"I Want That" on HGTV

Episode: "Pet Spa"

•  Dec. 22, 11:30 p.m. ET/PT
•  Dec. 23, 3:30 a.m. ET/PT
•  Dec. 24, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

Pamper your pets with a relaxing, massaging jet spa and then take them out on the town in their stylish eyewear. Check out a hot new way to pop your popcorn and a better way to build the perfect burger. Plus, cardboard box speakers, glass flooring and a year-round indoor herb garden.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Slate Floor"

• Dec. 21, 5:00 p.m. ET/PT
• Dec. 24, 11:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

The stone guys, Derek Stearns and Dean Marsico, take advantage of the slate expertise of expert Tom Nigro from Capitol Tile and Marble in Rockville, Md. to create a one-of-a-kind slate floor in a Washington metropolitan area home. They give insider tips on varying color schemes and tile size to create a finished project that uses this old-fashioned product in a distinctly modern way. Dean and Derek go inside Tom's shop to find out what's selling, ways to vary the project and, most importantly, how to maintain a slate floor so it lasts for a hundred years.

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Yurt Home"

• Dec. 20, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Dec. 21, 2:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Dec. 24, noon ET/PT
• Dec. 21, 5:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

Seattle residents, Marian and Betsy, design and build a prefab yurt weekend retreat on Whidbey Island. Check out the factory in Oregon, where a team of experts precut, stain and insulate the couple's kit to be ready for assembly. Follow the twists and turns as Marian, Betsy and several of their friends build their yurt in only a week's time. Also, tour a finished yurt home to find out how it all came together.

HGTV Seeking ‘Dream Home’ Builder/Architect Teams

HGTV is seeking developers, builders and architects to create the 2008 and 2009 dream homes for the network’s Dream Home Sweepstakes. To learn more, click here.

About the NAHB Production Group

The NAHB Production Group is a full-service, self-contained, media production unit creating programming for cable television, broadcast television, non-profit, museum and corporate clients. Productions range from magazine format shows for general audiences to museum-installation videos for specialized use.

The production group includes award winning journalists, writers and photographers with experience in broadcast, documentary and corporate television.



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 of the NAHB Web site.

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


 

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