NBN Online for the week of October 29, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
'Modest' Housing Recovery Forecast to Begin in 2008
Housing Slump May Rattle Some Local Economies
Coast to Coast
Pella Builds, Strengthens During Housing Downturn
Politics & Government
House Bill to Tighten Mortgage Regulations Introduced
‘Mother of All Tax Bills’ Targets Carried Interest
Economics & Finance
‘It’s the End of Subprime as We Know It'
Condos Rocky, But Future Looks Brighter for Rentals
September Sales Show Progress on Reducing New-Home Inventory
NAHB Opposes OFHEO Proposal to Lower Conforming Loan Limits
Countrywide to Refinance or Modify Up to $16 Billion in Loans
Fall Forecast Conference Draws Record Media Attendance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Lop Off the Corners to Fit Crown Molding
Disaster
NAHB Relief Fund Poised to Help Southern California
Multifamily
Enter Pillars of Industry Awards Competition by Nov. 30
Remodelers
NAHB Remodelers: 25 Years of Milestones
Sales
Register for Free Sales and Marketing Audio Conference
Tickets Now Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Pilot Testing Begun for National Green Building Program
Green Building Award Applications Now Being Accepted
Codes
New Deck Design Guide Promotes Better-Built Decks
Labor
Training Puts Offenders on the Path to Jobs, Congress Told
Workforce Housing
NAHB, NAACP, NEA Symposium to Address Affordable Housing
Building Products
Danze Minimalist Faucet Design Reflects Elegance
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Burlesons Are Newest Major Donors to Endowment
Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12
Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15
Association News
End Public Speaking Anxiety With ‘Spokesperson Training'
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Education Calendar

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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