NBN Online for the week of September 24, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Washington Moving Fast to Ease Mortgage Credit Crunch
Home Buying Conditions Better Than the News Media Say
NAHB ‘Buy Now’ Grant Program Ends, With $3 Million Disbursed
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: A Gem Along North Carolina's Crystal Coast
Coast to Coast
Survey Shows Home Owners Unfazed by Mortgage Troubles
Housing Forum
Letter to the Editor: Don't Let Families Lose Their Homes
Politics & Government
NAHB Member Resources Available on Immigration Law
Economics & Finance
Downward Beat for Housing Starts Continues in August
Builder Confidence at a Record-Low Ebb in September
Bank of Des Moines Boosting Housing Credit Liquidity
What's Next for Housing? Attend Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Coping Crown Molding With a Grinder
Building Quality
Gap Analysis a Boost for Business in a Slow Market
Builders Responsible for Not Getting Caught in Storms
Business Management
Internet Savvy Consumers Know More Than You Think
50Plus Housing
Put Your Assumptions About Aging Aside With Boomers
50+ Buyers Seeking Simpler Lifestyle, Maintenance-Free Living
Multifamily
Condo Builders Worried About Market Conditions
Excess For-Sale Units a Concern for Rental Market
Moss Honored for Affordable Housing Commitment
Entries Open for Pillars Design, Marketing Awards
Remodelers
Market Your CAPS Designation With Hands-On Opportunities
Building Systems
Market Trends, Successful Selling Hot Topics at Showcase
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 28
Custom
Register for Custom Builder Show in Naples, Fla., Oct. 26-28
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
First Comment Period for Green Standard Closes
‘Industry Day’ Set for Solar Decathlon Next Month
Environment
ULI Report Links Development and Climate Change
Safety
Apply for NAHB Safety Award for Excellence by Oct. 19
Codes and Standards
ICC Campaign Calls Code Officials ‘Unsung Heroes’
Legal
Court Upholds ‘No Surprises’ Rule on Habitat Plans
Regulators Discuss Post-Rapanos Wetlands Guidance
Builder Wins General Liability Insurance Coverage Case
Labor
Pulte First Big Builder to Use English Training Program
Building Products
CertainTeed Insulation Helps Keeps Wall Cavities Dry
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Scholarships Available for Students Attending IBS
Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Association News
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Take a Quick Survey on Shipping Needs and Win a 80GB iPod
September Deals From Office Depot
Dell Savings on Vostro Desktops, Notebooks and Latitude ATG
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: "Tile Bathroom Upgrade — Country to Elegant"

• Sept. 27, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Sept. 28, 2:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

Hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns start on a bathroom renovation and find themselves in over their heads. But with some expert help from guest Amy Matthews, host of DIY's "Bathroom Renovations and 10 Things You Must Know," they transform a country cottage bathroom into classical elegance. They replace plain tile on the floors and walls with honed and tumbled marble.

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Operation Home Delivery — Carrington Build"

• Sept. 24, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Sept. 25, 2:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

Habitat for Humanity grants a new lease on life to one family devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Operation Home Delivery started with a thousand volunteers constructing prefab walls on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Now those walls are a home shell for the Carrington family in Louisiana. It doesn't stop there. Crew leader Jillian Gross has only five more days to lead a team of volunteers in a "blitz build" so that the family can move in.

"I Want That" on Fine Living

Episode: "Tables as Art"

• Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

New designs for tables and desks are sure to bring some pizzazz to living rooms and home offices. An innovative floor mat will add style to your kitchen...as well as some comfort to your feet. And educational shower curtains will make bath time fun and help the kids learn a thing or two.  

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.



Free NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips in Navigate the Slowdown

What was once expected to be a relatively mild housing slump following three years of record new home construction and sales has given way to a significant downturn.

To help members navigate the uncharted waters of this slowdown, NAHB has compiled a comprehensive “Back to Basics” online toolkit — the best of the basics, the tried and true and the truly new. To access the toolkit, click here.

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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