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

Education Calendar

Oct. 1-2

NAHB Education Insider Conference

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 6

Onsite Project Management

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 7-12

Remodeling Show 2007

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 7

Working With and Marketing to Older Adults

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 7

Construction Contracts and Law

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 8

Home Modification

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 8

Design/Build

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 9

Business Management

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 9

PREP

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 9

Sales and Marketing for Remodelers

Las Vegas, Nev.

Oct. 12-14

National Conference on Membership

Charlotte, N.C.

Oct. 24

Construction Forecast Conference — Fall 2007

Washington, D.C.

Oct. 24  

Working With and Marketing To Older Adults

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 24

Introduction to Project Management

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 25

Trends and Research Methods to Define the Active Adult Lifestyle

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 25

Estimating for Builders and Remodelers

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 26-28

2007 Custom Builders Symposium

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 28

BAR

Naples, Fla.

Oct. 28-31

Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE 2007

Hilton Head, S.C.

Nov. 8-10

State and Local Government Affairs Conference

Austin, Texas

Dec. 11

Northwest Builders Show

Bellevue, Wash.

2008

 

 

Feb. 13-16

International Builders' Show

Orlando, Fla.

April 6-9

Log Home Council President's Tour

Appleton, Wis.

May 11-13

National Green Building Conference

New Orleans, La.

May 19-21

Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

New Orleans, La.

Learn More About Upcoming Conferences and Designations

Interested in attending a University of Housing conference or learning more about NAHB designation programs? Visit www.nahb.org/notifyme, and sign up to receive more information.



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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