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

Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due by April 16

The National Housing Endowment, the philanthropic arm of NAHB, is seeking proposals from state and local home builders associations through its Challenge/Build/Grow matching funds initiative.

The endowment Board of Trustees has approved and will award HBAs $27,500 through the grant initiative this year. 

Through the program, state and local associations are eligible for matching challenge grants up to $5,000.

Since the program was launched in 2001, more than $150,000 has been awarded to associations to support local initiatives on education, land use, labor shortage/worker training and more, and to help build new partnerships at the state and local level.

HBAs are encouraged to find opportunities for new partnerships in their communities to assist local programs targeting issues of importance to the industry — including job training, image building and educational and scholarship support. 

HBA proposals must be received by Monday, April 16. 

Proposals can be e-mailed to the edowment at nhe@nahb.com

HBAs requesting grants are encouraged to seek advice on their proposals from endowment staff well in advance of the deadline. 

For more information about grant opportunities, or to download funding guidelines, visit www.nationalhousingendowment.org.


 

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