NBN Online for the week of March 19, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Testify on Housing Finance System Reform
‘Buy Now’ Advertising Assistance Grants Going Fast. Apply Now.
Some States Emerging From Housing Boom's Dark Shadow
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Where the Wolf Comes Knocking: Areas Already in Economic Distress Feel Rise in Housing Foreclosures
Politics & Government
Tax Relief Aimed at Preserving Affordable Housing
Bills Would Help Enlistees Qualify for Affordable Housing
Economics & Finance
Subprime Loan Uncertainties Erode Confidence of Builders
Eye on the Economy: Recession Not Imminent
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders' Tip: Making A Grit-Free Cap for Pneumatic Tools
Design
Vintage Bathtub Folds Up Like a Murphy Bed
King Kong Would Recognize America’s Favorite Building
Regulation
How to Overcome NIMBY Opposition to Your Project
Austin ‘McMansion’ Ordinance Squeezes Home Owners
Sales and Marketing
San Diego Web Site Gives Buyers an Edge
Building Systems
NAHB IBS Show Home Exterior Eats Smog, Is Self-Cleaning
NAHB Offers Educational Resources for Concrete
Multifamily
Market Realities, Emerging Trends at Pillars Conference
Remodelers
NAHB Remodelers Enter Rulemaking Advocacy Fray
New Award Recognizes Aging-in-Place Remodeling Projects
Apply for the NAHB Remodeler of the Month Award
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Bank of America Initiative to Address Climate Change
Legal
District Court Upholds Pygmy Owl De-Listing
Workforce housing
Terwilliger Gift to Bring $130 Million for Affordable Housing
MacArthur Grant to Support Study of Impact of Housing
Labor
Students Meet Potential Employers at IBS Job Fair
Building Products
Decorative Concrete Provides a Cutting-Edge Look
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due by April 16
Association News
1973 NAHB President George Clarke Martin Dies at 85
Get Free 'April Is New Homes Month' Resources Online Now
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. Offer Ends 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 23

Audio Conference: 60 Minutes to Storm Water Permit Compliance

 

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

Construction Forecast Conference — Fall 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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