NBN Online for the week of March 12, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Study Sheds Light on Home Component Life Expectancy
Apply for ‘Buy Now’ Advertising Assistance Grants From NAHB
Michigan Home Pointing the Way to Age-Conscious Construction
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
An End to Easy Money: Subprime Mortgage Lenders Retreat
Politics & Government
Bill Would Streamline Section 8 Voucher Unit Inspections
Bill Would Provide Affordable Housing for Hurricane Victims
Economics & Finance
Toll Says Unsold Housing Inventory Could Burn Off Soon
Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Levels of the Year
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Sales and Marketing
Building Pros Expect to See Business Improve in 2007
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Easing Your Load With a Simple Roof-Rack Roller
Women
Gender Miscommunication at Root of Job Site Conflicts
50Plus Housing
50+ Housing Symposium Features Three Housing Tours
Multifamily
Rental Apartments on the Mend as Condos Recede
Remodelers
Remodeling Holds Steady Despite Housing Slump
Building Systems
N.C. Panelizer William Dudley Named 2007 Chair of BSC
Concrete Tour Mixes Latest Trends, Networking, Plant Visits
Custom
Presenters Wanted for 2007 Custom Builder Symposium
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Springfield Builders Launch Voluntary Green Program
Green Standard Process Begins With April Meeting
Design
Design Matters. Register Now for the Design Institute
Regulation
Builders to Continue to Slog Through Wetlands Process
Legal
Holding Pond Not Subject to Clean Water Act, Court Rules
Labor
Job Corps Electrician Earns NAHB President’s Award
Wiseman Award Recognizes Electrician’s Exceptional Promise
Building Products
Stone Enhances Selling Points of Outdoor Living Areas
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Pardee Homes Honored for Giving Back to the Community
Wanted: HBA Proposals for Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative
Association News
Free 'New Homes Month' Resources Available Online
GM Business Choice, Lowe’s Team Up to Reward NAHB Members
Office Depot Deals: Music to Your Ears
Lock in 2006 Visa/MC Processing Rates By March 31
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Education Calendar

March 25-27

National Green Building Conference

St. Louis, Mo.

April 11-13

2007 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference & Awards Gala

Hollywood, Fla.

April 26

Construction Forecast Conference — Spring 2007

Washington, D.C.

May 6-8

Concrete Home Building Council Concrete Technologies Tour

Minneapolis, Minn.

May 20-22

2007 Building Systems Councils Plant Tour

Roanoke, Va.

May 30-June 1

Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

Denver, Colo.

June 25-27

NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders

Bellvue, Wash.

Aug. 7-11

Executive Officers Council Seminar

Long Beach, Calif.

Oct. 12-14

National Conference on Membership

Charlotte, N.C.

Oct. 24

Fall Construction Forecast Conference 2007

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 26-28

2007 Custom Builders Symposium

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 28-31

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE 2007

Hilton Head, S.C.

Nov. 6-10

State and Local Government Affairs Conference

Austin, Texas



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 the 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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