NBN Online for the week of July 9, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• States Taking Immigration Reform Into Their Own Hands
• Tucson Builders Seek Relief From Sweltering Impact Fees
• Almost $1 Million Available in ‘Buy Now’ Grant Funds, Apply Now
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published July 16
Coast to Coast
• U.S. Rebound May Be Bumpier Than Fed Expects as Credit Tightens
Economics & Finance
• Federal Regulators Address Subprime Lending Risks
• Mortgage Rates Drift Lower for Third Straight Week
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
• Builders’ Tip: Calculating the Radius of an Arch
Research
• Energy- and Resource-Efficient Homes Provide Top Value
• Judges Selected for 2008 EnergyValue Housing Awards
Building Quality
• Worker Performance Appraisals Root Out Problems
Sales and Marketing
• Ex-Target VP Says Consumer Paradoxes Change Sales Rules
Construction Safety
• OSHA Making Surprise 'Swept Up in Safety' Visits in South
Business Management
• NAHB Book About Warranties Helps Avoid Costly Mistakes
Remodelers
• Remodeling Lead Rule Would Leave Children Unprotected
• Apply for This Year's NAHB Remodelers' Awards
Custom
• Register for Custom Builder Show in Naples, Fla., Oct. 26-28
Building Systems
• 'Cookin' for a Cure' Proceeds Donated to Two Families
• Enter the 2007 Brick in Home Building Competition by July 31
• Take PCA Builders Survey, Be in Drawing for Free iPod
Commercial
• Apply for 2008 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1
Education
• Education Calendar
Environment
• Interior Bill Promotes ‘Cooperative Conservation’
Codes
• NAHB Urges Proven Standards for Plumbing Products
Regulation
• NAHB Staff Helping HBAs With Storm Water Proposals
Workforce housing
• 'Casa y Comunidad' Earns National Publishing Award
Labor
• Training Official Meets With HBI Board of Trustees
Building Products
• Wireless System Remotely Monitors Home 'Heartbeat'
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY
Endowment
• Maryland Builders Win National Disability Initiative Award
Association News
• SEBC Going Green in Orlando This Week
• Dell Summer Sizzle: Get Double Discounts Through July 31
• Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
• Get One Month Free Credit Card Processing With Solveras
• Get Free CD of Customer Service Forms From Biz Forms and Checks
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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States Taking Immigration Reform Into Their Own Hands

Tucson Builders Seek Relief From Sweltering Impact Fees

Almost $1 Million Available in ‘Buy Now’ Grant Funds, Apply Now

Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published July 16

Nation's Building News will not be published July 16. Regular weekly publication will resume July 23.

 

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