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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

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Burlesons Are Newest Major Donors to Endowment

Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15

Community Service Award Entries Due by Nov. 12

NAHB and the National Housing Endowment invite builders, remodelers and developers to submit entries for the community service award recognizing their philanthropic work throughout the year.

The National Housing Endowment Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service honors NAHB members who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to bettering their communities and promoting the spirit of giving so prevalent in the home building industry.

“This award continually showcases the best of our industry,” said Gary Garczynski, endowment chairman and 2002 NAHB president. “Now in its third year, the award winners serve as a source of inspiration to both our membership and the public at large.”

Entries Are Due Nov. 12

The award, which will be presented during the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, will honor eight winners, including Gold, Silver, Bronze and five honorable mentions.

Winners will receive a donation to the charity of their choice:

  • $10,000 for Gold
  • $5,000 for Silver
  • $2,500 for Bronze
  • $1,000 each to the honorable mentions


Winners also will receive marketing material to show customers and earn the recognition of peers, the community and media.

Award Qualifications

To be considered for the award, the community service project should be completed between Jan. 1 and Nov. 12 of this year. In addition, the project:

  • Must meet a defined and demonstrated community need
  • Succeed in motivating other NAHB members and/or company staff members to participate
  • Be a project that can be replicated by other builders


How to Apply

A complete award description and entry form is available on the NAHB Web site at www.nahb.org/builderachievement, or on the endowment Web site at www.nationalhousingendowment.org.

For more information, e-mail Gwyn Donohue at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8447.


 

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