NBN Online for the week of July 23, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Green Featured in Extreme Home Makeover in Billings
Unsold Inventory Continues to Weigh on Florida Builders
‘Buy Now’ Spotlight Shines on New York City Builders
Coast to Coast
First Rung on Property Ladder Gets Harder to Reach
Politics & Government
House Passes Reforms for Section 8 Voucher Program
House-Passed Labor Funding Bill Headed for a Veto
Economics & Finance
Single-Family Permits in June Down 43% From 2005 Peak
Builder Confidence Loses More Ground in July
‘Small’ Impact Fees Taking a Big Toll on Housing Affordability
The Good Life Starts With Housing Growth, Study Finds
FHLBank Director Application Deadline August 15
Housing Slowing Growth of U.S. Economy, Fed Chief Says
Eye on the Economy: Modest Housing Recovery Seen for 2008
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Calculating the Radius of an Arch
Building Quality
Product Manufacturers Should Provide Quality Control Tools
Design
Photo Gallery: Outdoor Spaces
2007 Best in American Living Entry Notebooks Due July 31
Women
The Big Easy Casts Its Spell on Students’ Rebuilding Effort
Remodelers
Remodelers Channel Provides Valuable Remodeling Info
Apply for This Year's NAHB Remodelers' Awards
Building Systems
Enter the 2007 Brick in Home Building Competition by July 31
Take PCA Builders Survey by Aug. 3, Be in Drawing for Free iPod
Commercial
Software Solutions Manage Time and Budget Effectively
Apply for 2008 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1
Custom
Apply for NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year Award
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Congress Urged to Support Market-Driven Green Building
Draft Standard Nearly Ready for Public Comments
Environment
Bill Would Make All U.S. Waters Subject to Clean Water Act
Legal
Register for Upcoming Construction Law Seminar
Building Products
Products Eliminate Moisture in Home Building Envelopes
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY
Endowment
Harvard Publication Addresses Homeownership Challenges
Association News
Famed EO Irvin Yackness Dies in Michigan at Age of 90
Local Builders Helping to End Global Poverty
Focus Group Room Brings in Revenue for Illinois Builders
Dell Summer Sizzle: Get Double Discounts Through July 31
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
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

Related Articles

Single-Family Permits in June Down 43% From 2005 Peak

Builder Confidence Loses More Ground in July

‘Small’ Impact Fees Taking a Big Toll on Housing Affordability

The Good Life Starts With Housing Growth, Study Finds

Housing Slowing Growth of U.S. Economy, Fed Chief Says

Eye on the Economy: Modest Housing Recovery Seen for 2008

Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends

FHLBank Director Application Deadline August 15

The deadline to apply for FHLBank director positions is looming, and members of NAHB who are interested should contact the association’s staff no later than Aug. 15.

NAHB has established a process for assisting members who want to apply to serve as public interest directors on FHLBank boards, which can be viewed by clicking here.

Under Finance Board rules, public interest director candidates are required to complete and submit a standard eligibility form, which can be found in the last portion of the document displayed at this link. Candidates may also attach a resume to the form to provide information on additional business, professional or educational achievements that are not otherwise reflected on the application.

Each FHLBank board is responsible for conducting a preliminary assessment of candidates in its district and forwarding the most qualified candidates to the Finance Board for consideration. The deadline for these recommendations is Oct. 1.

Interested parties such as NAHB are allowed to make recommendations to the FHLBank boards on behalf of individuals they believe are well-qualified for the position. However, candidates are still required to complete and submit their eligibility forms before those recommendations can be considered.

For an earlier NBN story on this issue, click here.

For assistance with the application, e-mail Donna Ely at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8529 — no later than Aug. 15.



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 next 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.

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


 

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