NBN Online for the week of April 2, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Green Building to Become a $40-$50 Billion Market by 2010
Fed Chief Sees Uncertainty in Near-Term Housing Outlook
‘Buy Now’ Advertising Assistance Nears $1 Million. Apply Now.
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
Housing’s Impact on Jobs Seen Spreading
Politics & Government
Improved GSE Reform Bill Heading to the House Floor
House Moves to Strengthen Flood Insurance Program
House Passes Tax Relief Bill to Help Rebuild Gulf Coast
Housing Slump Adds Urgency to Upcoming Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: Subprime Mess Threatens Home Sales
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fabricating Better Garage-Door Weatherstripping
Business Management
You Are Probably Due a Federal Telephone Tax Refund
50Plus Housing
CAASH in at the 50+ Housing Symposium
Multifamily
Market Realities, Trends Highlight Pillars Conference
Commercial
Guidelines for Landing That First Light Commercial Job
Remodelers
Apply for the NAHB Remodeler of the Month Award
Education
Education Calendar
Environment
Sign Up for Free Storm Water Compliance Audio Seminar
Labor
Trustees Visit Training Centers, Plan HBI Strategy
Building Products
Three-Dimensional Models of Building Products Available
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Arbor South Honored for Doing Good South of the Border
Endowment Announces Evans Scholarship Award Recipients
Challenge/Build/Grow Initiative Proposals Due by April 16
Association News
Gear Up for National Membership Day...May 22
Lower Dues, Board Representation for Affiliate Members
Get Free 'April Is New Homes Month' Resources Online Now
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
NAHB Streamlines Membership Materials Ordering Process
Lock in 2006 Visa/MC Processing Rates. Offer Ends April 30.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week

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

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Interlocking Block Wall"

• April 5, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
• April 6, 1:00 a.m. ET/PT
• April 6, 9:00 a.m. ET/PT
• April 7, 11:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

Expert stone masons and hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns love stone. But stone just isn't practical for every project — like the 80-foot retaining wall featured in this week's project. That would entail a lot of stone, mortar and time. Dean and Derek's solution is to use an interlocking concrete-block system to build a wall that doesn't sacrifice style for substance — and that goes up in a fraction of the time it would take to complete a similar wall with stone. Also part of this project, Dean and Derek replace the existing stairs and a crumbling stone wall with new steps and a retaining wall that tapers from the house down to street level.

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Modular Home Prefab Options"

• April 2, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• April 3, 2:30 a.m. ET/PT
• April 3, 10:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

In this episode, meet two families who realize just how fantastic custom prefab homes can be. Watch as the Papadapoulos family considers prefab home options for their Virginia vineyard. Also, meet the Surratt family, who used prefab technology to create a one-of-a kind modular home. Tour their home and find out about the many upgrades that are available to modular home buyers. 

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 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 of the NAHB Web site.

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


 

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