NBN Online for the week of October 8, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Tax Bill Sails Through House
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Oct. 15
• NCHI Suppliers Good Friends to Have in Housing Downturn
Coast to Coast
• Car Dealer Tactics on the New-Home Lot
Politics & Government
• Turning Out Voters Can Elect Pro-Housing Local Leaders
• Governors Blast Lack of Uniform U.S. Immigration Policy
• Register for SLGA Conference Online Until Oct. 14
Economics & Finance
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
• Builders’ Tip: How to Easily Prime Exterior Trim End Cuts
Research
• Research Testing Moisture Resistance of Exterior Cladding
Building Quality
• Builders Prepare for Upturn by Managing Quality
Multifamily
• Multifamily Reception at Builders’ Show on Feb. 14
• Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Remodelers
• CAPS Contractor Makes Accessibility Accessible
• NAHB Remodelers Celebrates 25th Anniversary This Month
Building Systems
• SIPs Code Change Lowers Hurdles on the Job Site
• Register for SHOWCASE 2007, Coming Oct. 28-31
Technology
• New Home Technologies Require Trained Installers
Sales
• A Sisterhood of Success in Good Times, Down Markets
• Late Entries for The Nationals Due Friday, Oct. 12
Construction Safety
• ‘811’ Service Stops Diggers From Hitting Utility Lines
• Apply for NAHB Safety Award for Excellence by Oct. 19
IBS
• 2008 International Builders' Show Registration Open
• Plan for Success With IBS Pre-Show Education
• Free Spike Party Tickets Available to HBA Membership Staff
Custom
• Attend the Custom Builder Show in Naples, Fla., Oct. 26-28
Education
• Education Calendar
Environment
• EPA Trains Texas Builders to Follow Storm Water Rules
Green Building
• Builders More Familiar With Green Building Guidelines
Workforce housing
• Mississippi Issues RFPs for Workforce Housing Programs
Labor
• Students Spend a Day at Pulte Homes Job Sites
Building Products
• Home Improvement Projects Bring the Family Together
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
• Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
• Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15
Association News
• Pardee Builds Playhouses to Raise Funds for the Homeless
• Make Sound Bites Bark With NAHB’s ‘Interviewing Skills'
• Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
• Dell Savings on Vostro Desktops, Notebooks Through Oct. 19
• UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Oct. 15

Nation's Building News will not be published Oct. 15. Regular weekly publication will resume Oct. 22.

 

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