NBN Online for the week of October 1, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Sustaining Economic Growth Key for Housing Turnaround
Weathering Economic Downturn Discussion Available Online
Housing Slump Snags Spending on Home Improvements
Coast to Coast
Borrowers Are Feeling Some Heat But It’s Not a ‘Mortgage Meltdown’
Politics & Government
Panel Acts to End Tax on Forgiven Mortgage Debt
Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction Limit on ‘Big’ Homes Opposed
Flood Insurance Reform Adds Coverage for Wind Damage
Housing Affordability Issue Prompts City Council Run in Albuquerque
Economics & Finance
Mortgage Finance Turmoil Hits August New Home Sales
California Slump Leading to Thin Supply of New Housing
Eye on the Economy: Fed Cuts No Quick Fix for Mortgage Market
NAHB's HousingEconomics.com Has New Look, New Features
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Prime End Cuts to Extend Life of Exterior Trim
Housing Quality
Five Builders Win National Quality Awards
Business Management
Increase Efficiency With Checklists
50Plus Housing
Retirees Heading South to Florida, Texas, Georgia
50+ Buyers Seeking Simpler Lifestyle, Maintenance-Free Living
Multifamily
Briefs Sought to Have Supreme Court Hear Fair Housing Case
Entries Open for Pillars Design, Marketing Awards
Remodelers
Business Management Vital Addition to CAPS Knowledge
Remodelers Gala at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Oct. 11
Building Systems
Register for SHOWCASE 2007, Coming Oct. 28-31
Sales
A Wake-Up Call for New Home Salespeople in Today’s Market
Builders See Hispanics as Key to Houston Market's Future
Late Entries for The Nationals Due Friday, Oct. 12
Custom
Register for Custom Builder Show in Naples, Fla., Oct. 26-28
Education
Education Calendar
Safety
Apply for NAHB Safety Award for Excellence by Oct. 19
Green Building
Ads Raise Awareness of NAHB Green Building Program
Green Building Award Applications Now Being Accepted
NAHB to Present Green Programs at Solar Decathlon
Legal
Patents on Home Designs Getting Sharper Scrutiny
Labor
Mississippi Katrina Relief Program Picks Up Steam
Building Products
New Georgia-Pacific I-Joists Reduce Construction Costs
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Endowment Gives NAHB Grant to Video Solar Decathlon
Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Association News
End Public Speaking Anxiety With ‘Spokesperson Training'
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Dell Savings on Vostro Desktops, Notebooks and Latitude ATG
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

End Public Speaking Anxiety With ‘Spokesperson Training'

Dell Savings on Vostro Desktops, Notebooks and Latitude ATG

UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping

Calendar of Events

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

 
 

NAHB members purchased more than 10,000 vehicles through the GM NAHB program in 2006. The all-new 2007 Chevy Silverado is included in the exclusive GM $500 offer.

NAHB members can receive $500 towards the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles, whether for business or personal use.

GM's extensive vehicle lineup includes the all-new 2007 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra, both redesigned to tow more than before and stop at the pump less.

For complete details, visit www.gmfleet.com/nahb.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

For the most up-to-date details on the Member Advantage discount program and all of the participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.



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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