NBN Online for the week of August 27, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Builders Report Rising Sales Losses From Credit Crunch
• Oversupply of Rentals Weighs on Multifamily Housing Activity
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 3 and 10
Coast to Coast
• Good Old FHA Loans Make a Comeback
Economics & Finance
• July New-Home Sales Up Some From Weak June
• Housing Affordability Remains Sub Par in Second Quarter
• Sales of Existing Homes Stable in July
• Online Resources Help Consumers Buy Homes, Avoid Foreclosure
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Construction Safety
• SAFE Award Applications Now Available
Tips
• Builders’ Tip: How to Use an Air Chisel to Trim Wood
Business Management
• How to Manage in a Cyclical Downturn
Research
• EPA Administrator Visits New NAHB Research Center Lab
• Energy Efficiency Not Optional for Two Custom Builders
Green Building
• Pulte, MHI Building Green to NAHB Model Guidelines
• Jones Updates Tucson Builders on NAHB Program
• NAHB Designation Proposed for Green Building
Sales
• New, Free Toolkit Gives Tips to Boost Sales, Marketing
• Three Communities Near Seattle on Fall Board Housing Tour
• Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 28
50Plus Housing
• Donald Trump Enters the 50+ Market: Here’s Why
• Hear About Hot Design Trends for the 50+ Market at Fall Board
Multifamily
• Immigrants Likelier to Move to Single-Family Over Time
• Section 8 Housing Subsidy Payments Running Late
• Entries Open for Pillars Design, Marketing Awards
• How to Schedule RAM Courses for Local Multifamily Councils
Remodelers
• Plan to Attend the Remodeling Show in Las Vegas
• Updated CAPS Classes Debut at 2007 Remodeling Show
Building Systems
• BSC Modular Member to Be Featured on Discovery Channel
• Sept. 7 Entry Deadline Looms for BSC Excellence Awards
• Log Homes Grading Program Receives IAS Accreditation
• Market Trends, Successful Selling Hot Topics at Showcase
• PATH Concept Home Uses System-Built Technology
Custom
• Register for Custom Builder Symposium in Naples, Fla.
Education
• Education Calendar
Legal
• Drainage Key to Minimize Moisture in Exterior Walls
• Workshop to Provide Guidance on Clean Water Act Compliance
• Bosch Announces Recall of Skil® Circular Saw
• Register for Construction Law Seminar on Sept. 6
Design
• Speakers Wanted for Design Programs at Builders’ Show
Labor
• Project CRAFT Students Help Spruce Up Florida Marina
Building Products
• Marvin Windows and Pella Top J.D. Power Satisfaction Polls
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
• Ranieri, of Hyperion, to Give Dunlop Lecture at Harvard
• Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Association News
• NAHB Political Operative Tom Baker Dies
• Jirair Hovnanian, N.J. Home Builder, NAHB Life Director, Dies at 80
• NAHB Board in Seattle for Fall Meeting Sept. 8
• Take 1-800 Members Survey on Shipping Needs, Maybe Win iPod
• Retaining Members Discussed at Membership Conference
• Committee, Council Appointment Forms Now Online
• Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
• 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

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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 3 and 10

Nation's Building News will not be published Sept. 3 and 10. Regular weekly publication will resume Sept. 17.

 

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