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In This Issue:

Front Page
Bid to Require Fire Sprinklers Defeated at Code Hearings
ICC Hearings Decide on CO Alarms, Foundation Wall Anchors and More
2007 National Membership Day Sets New Record, 11,845
$1.2 Million Still Available in ‘Buy Now’ Grant Funds, Apply Today
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published June 4 or June 11
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Personal Outdoor Living Space As You Like It
Coast to Coast
America’s Most Overpriced Home Markets
Housing Forum
Letter to the Editor: Snow Shovels in Miami
Letter to the Editor: Don't Reward Illegal Immigrants
Politics & Government
House Approves Sound GSE Regulatory Reform Bill
Immigration Bill Provokes Flurry of Amendments
Tax Credit Reforms Needed to Spur Affordable Rental Housing
New Law Suspends HUD Investor Approval Process
Tax Breaks, New Minimum Wage, Katrina Relief in War Bill
Economics & Finance
New Home Sales Up an Unexpected 16.2% in April
New Jersey Tops in Property Taxes, Louisiana Among Lowest
Eye on the Economy: 2007 Housing Outlook Weakens
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: A Temporary Extension for Table-Saw Tops
Sales
A Coastal-Inspired Upscale Getaway Near Washington, D.C.
50Plus Housing
Retiring Boomers to Hasten Search for New Tax Revenue
Register Onsite for the 50+ Housing Symposium in Denver
June 1 Deadline for NAHB/AARP Livable Communities Awards
Multifamily
Builders Upbeat as Rental Demand Outpaces Supply
Financial Viability of Affordable Housing Threatened
Custom
Register for Custom Builder Symposium in Naples, Fla.
Education
Education Calendar
Design
Sustainable Communities on Design Institute Tour
Orlando HBA Redecorates Guest Room in Ronald McDonald House
Green Building
HBAs Pursue Green Marketing to Boost Consumer Interest
Green Standard Committee Preparing for July Meeting
Environment
Seminar Helps Builders Comply With Stormwater Rules
Regulation
Flood Maps Being Redrawn With ‘Unscientific’ Data
Codes and Standards
Changes to Building Envelope Standard Raise Concerns
Construction Safety
OSHA Appeals Ruling Against ‘Multi-Employer’ Citations
Consumer Deck Safety Effort Includes 10-Point Checklist
Legal
Register for Upcoming Construction Law Seminar
Disaster Relief
Residents Warned to Prepare for Busy Hurricane Season
Workforce housing
June 14 Symposium Looks at Safeguarding Homeownership
Building Products
Dow Foam Filler Used for Water Features and Insulation
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Endowment Funds ‘Building Communities of Our Own’
Operation Forever Free Honored For Helping Injured Veterans
Association News
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Spring Board Meeting Set for June 5-10
Free NAHB ‘Homeownership Month’ Kit Available Online
NAHB Career Center: For a True Competitive Edge
Save 30% on Biz Forms and Checks
Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events

May 30-June 1

Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

Denver, Colo.

May 31

The Best of 50+ Housing Awards

Denver, Colo.

June 5-10

Spring Board of Directors Meeting

Washington, D.C.

June 5

Train the Trainer

Washington, D.C.

June 6

Legislative Conference

Washington, D.C.

June 25-27

NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders

Bellevue, Wash.

Aug. 7-11

2007 EOC Seminar

Long Beach, Calif.

Aug. 9

EOC Association Excellence Awards

Long Beach, Calif.

Sept. 5-9

Fall Board of Directors Meeting

Seattle, Wash.

Oct. 6

Onsite Project Management

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 7-12

Remodeling Show 2007

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 7

Working With and Marketing to Older Adults

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 7

Construction Contracts and Law

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 8

Home Modification

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 8

Design/Build

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 9

Business Management

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 9

PREP

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 9

Sales and Marketing for Remodelers

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 11

Remodeler of the Year Award

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 11

NAHB Remodelers CADRE Award

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 12-14

National Conference on Membership

Charlotte, N.C

Oct. 24

Construction Forecast Conference — Fall 2007

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 24

Working With and Marketing To Older Adults

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 24

Introduction to Project Management

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 25

Trends and Research Methods to Define the Active Adult Lifestyle

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 25

Estimating for Builders and Remodelers

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 26-28

2007 Custom Builders Symposium

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 28

BAR

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

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Feb. 13-16

International Builders' Show

Orlando, Fla.

To view more meetings and events information on the NAHB Web site, click here.



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