NBN Online for the week of May 14, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Mild Remodeling Slide Follows in Housing’s Footsteps
Membership Day Webcast Prizes: NASCAR, Harley Davidson, More
$2 Million Just Released: Apply Now for ‘Buy Now’ Ad Grants
Coast to Coast
Lennar Tries Web Auction to Battle Housing Slump
Politics & Government
Senate Sets Aside Two Weeks to Discuss Immigration Reform
South Dakota the 31st State to Enact Construction Defect Law
Plan to Attend the 2007 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Custom Builders Say They Are Faring Well in Downturn
Eye on the Economy: Buyer Confidence Is Likely Shaken
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fast and Accurate Countertop Scribing
Sales
Watermarke: Bold and Big Make a Small Space Live Large
Business Management
With Labor More Plentiful, Raise the Bar for Your Trades
50Plus Housing
CAASH Courses Launched at 50+ Housing Symposium
June 1 Deadline Nears for Livable Communities Awards
Remodelers
Remodelers See Slight Market Erosion in Year's First Quarter
Product Lifespans, Efficiency Key in Kitchen Remodels
Building Systems
Attend the Modular and Panel Plant Tour on May 20-22
Education
New ‘Ask an Expert’ Resource Available for RAMs
'National Designation Month' Attracts 2,000 Students
Education Calendar
Green Building
Majority of Households Recognize Energy Star Label
Conference to Explore Green Affordable Housing Options
2008 Green Building Conference Seeking Speakers
Corporate Leaders See the Value of Green Building
Research
ICC Board Members Tour New Research Center Lab
Design
Apply for HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence
Big John Toilet Seat Designed to Provide Extra Support
Toilet Lid Tattoos Aimed at Do-It-Yourselfers
Design Matters. Register Now for the Design Institute
Workforce housing
Shared-Equity Plans Preserve Affordable Homeownership
Labor
Conference Celebrates Apprenticeship Training
Building Products
OSHA Gives Anthony Forest Products Sixth Safety Award
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Mercedes Homes Employees Are Everywhere Helping Out
Association News
Spring Board Meeting Set for June 5-10
Free NAHB ‘Homeownership Month’ Kit Available Online
NAHB Career Center: For a True Competitive Edge
Postal Rate Increase Now in Effect. Are You Ready?
NAHB Spokesperson Training Available at Spring Board
Willams Scotsman: First-Month Storage Container Deals
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Spring Board Meeting Set for June 5-10

Free NAHB ‘Homeownership Month’ Kit Available Online

NAHB Career Center: For a True Competitive Edge

NAHB Spokesperson Training Available at Spring Board

Willams Scotsman: First-Month Storage Container Deals

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

Calendar of Events

Postal Rate Increase Now in Effect. Are You Ready?

The U.S. Postal Service will be increasing first class postage and introducing new shape-based pricing and dozens of rule changes that will affect the cost and way your business sends mail.

Some of the changes include:

  • New postages costs based on size, shape and weight, rather than weight, as in the past.

  • A new “Forever Stamp” that sells at the first-class, one-ounce rate and which can be used for any first class, one-ounce letter, even if a rate change has occurred.

  • Reduced additional-ounce rate for First-Class Mail®.

  • Significant initiatives to reduce Undeliverable as Addressed Mail, including changes to address change fees and enhancements to software used for presorted mailing.

  • Presorting will continue for large mailings.

  • New flat rates for Priority Mail® envelopes and boxes and Express Mail® envelopes. Prices will remain the same for these mailing on packages up to 70 pounds, regardless of destination.


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