NBN Online for the week of July 30, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Mortgage Credit Standard Tightening May Be Near an End
Builders Abandon Business as Usual to Weather Downturn
$500,000 Still Available in ‘Buy Now’ Grant Funds, Apply Today
Coast to Coast
How Hard Will Tight Credit Hit?
Housing Forum
Just the Right to Build a House in California Can Cost $200,000
Local Land Use Controls May Violate the Fair Housing Act
Politics & Government
Pennsylvania Town's Immigration Law Overturned
Traffic Congestion Getting Worse on State Highways
City Mayors Pursue Climate Protection Efforts
Economics & Finance
New Home Sales Slip in June as Demand Slackens
Proposal to Lower Conforming Loan Limits Draws Fire
Study Shows New Housing Pays Its Way in California
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: A Tool to Find Circle Centers — Spot On
50Plus Housing
Earn the CAASH Designation One of Two Ways
Multifamily
Action Needed on Proposed Carried Interest Tax Hike
Remodelers
Plan to Attend the Remodeling Show in Las Vegas
Building Systems
Learn How Others Build, Take PCA Builders Survey by Aug. 3
Sales
Improve Your Closing Style: Little Things Mean a Lot
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 28
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Green Building Conference Seminar Proposals Due Aug. 10
Safety
‘Safety Program’ Saves Lives, Protects the Bottom Line
Workforce housing
Decent Housing Improves Children's Health, Education
Building Products
Owens Corning Tells Home Owners How to Save Energy
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Stuard Scholarship Fund Announces 15 Winners
Association News
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Special Offer for NAHB Members on the Dell ATG D620 Notebook
Get One Month Free Credit Card Processing With Solveras
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Get Free CD of Customer Service Forms From Biz Forms and Checks
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV

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: "Stone Patio and Walkway"

• Aug. 2, 9:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Aug. 3, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Aug 3,  9:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Aug. 5, 11:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

The stone guys, Dean and Derek, tackle three types of flagging stonework in this project. They create a stone patio, walkway and stepping stones for a rustic cottage in Plymouth, Mass.



"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Glidehouse"

• Aug. 6, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Aug. 7, 2:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

When architect Michelle Kauffman designed her dream home, she never imagined it would become so popular. Now, she is mass-producing her Glidehouse using modular prefab design. The Minor family wants to get one of their own. However, getting the oversized modular home onto their lot on Puget Sound's Whidbey Island is no easy task. Will the crew be able to get the 16-foot wide modules up a 9-foot wide driveway and around a hairpin turn?

"I Want That" on Fine Living

Episode: "Creative Ceilings, Home Theater Speakers, Tough Windows"

• Aug. 2, 8:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Aug. 2, 6:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

New ceiling systems are an easy way to dress up a plain white space. The latest home theater speakers are invisible. Break-resistant windows can stand up to baseball bats, crowbars and bowling balls. An easy-to-install stainless-steel backsplash is a great way to add style to your kitchen.

Specials on HGTV

"2007 International Builders' Show"

• Aug. 19, 5:00 p.m. ET/PT
• Aug. 21, 11:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

HGTV is on location with NAHB at the 2007 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla. to give viewers an inside look at the latest innovations in building materials, techniques and styles.

"International Consumer Electronics Show 2007"

• Aug. 5, 5:00 p.m. ET/PT
• Aug. 9, 11:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

Get plugged in for a behind-the-scenes look at the newest, hottest electronic gadgets unveiled at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Our hosts take you right onto the convention center floor to test drive new MP3 players, check out home entertainment systems, play musical lamps and look at enormous LCD TVs.

"Outdoor Living Expo 2007"

• Aug. 24, 11:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

See the latest essentials in pool, spa and backyard living as HGTV scours the annual trade show and looks through the offerings of 800 companies to bring you the neatest new ways to splash, relax, steam and grill. The show tour features something for everyone who wants to maximize their outdoor lifestyle.

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 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 of the NAHB Web site.

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


 

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