NBN Online for the week of November 12, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Heading Off Home Foreclosure Damage on Fed’s Radar Screen
Fed Governor Lists Steps to Remedy Subprime Distress
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: A Desert Oasis Made in the Shade
Coast to Coast
Good Time to Buy, Housing Expert Says
Politics & Government
Tax Hike on ‘Carried Interest’ Would Disrupt Real Estate
Toughest U.S. Immigration Law Takes Effect in Oklahoma
Home on Break, Montana Legislators Visit Building Sites
Economics & Finance
Recent Home Price Dip Pale Compared to Five-Year Rise
Eye on the Ecomony: Housing Vacancies Still Riding High
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Create Clean Edges With Painter's Tape Plus
Business Management
Make Your Web Site Work Harder and Smarter for You
50Plus Housing
Gain 50+ Know-How With CAASH Designation
Multifamily
Pillars Awards Entry Applications Due Nov. 16
Remodelers
Remodelers Put on Thinking CAPS With Revised Courses
Sales
Differentiate or Die: How to Stay Alive in Today's Market
Register for Free Sales and Marketing Audio Conference
Tickets Now Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS
Commercial
Banks, Churches Among Best in Commercial Building
Education
Industry Speakers Available Through NAHB Online Directory
Education Calendar
Research
Drought Prompts Tips to Cut Residential Water Use
Green Building
Poll Finds Strong Support for Voluntary Green Program
Hearings Move Green Standard Closer to Expected 2008 Approval
Regulation
Manual Helps Builders Fight Inclusionary Zoning Battles
Labor
Students Start Industry Jobs With Grants From Lowe’s
Building Products
Hydronic Heat Brings Comfort, Efficiency to N.Y. Condos
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Webcast to Feature NAHB’s Howard, Seiders
Builder Achievement Award Deadline Extended to Dec. 3
Students, Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS by Nov. 15
Association News
End Public Speaking Anxiety With ‘Spokesperson Training'
Drive Away With a $500 GM Offer This Holiday Season
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Industry Speakers Available Through NAHB Online Directory

Education Calendar

Dec. 11

Northwest Builders Show

Bellevue, Wash.

Dec. 12

"Ramp Up Your Sales & Marketing in a Changing Market" audio conference

n/a

2008

 

 

Feb. 13-16

International Builders' Show

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 13

2008 IRM Commencement Breakfast

Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 13

The National Sales and Marketing Awards

Orlando, Fla.

April 1-3

Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference and Awards Gala

Colorado Springs, Colo.

April 6-9

Log Home Council President's Tour

Appleton, Wis.

April 24

Spring Construction Forecast Conference

Washington, D.C.

May 11-13

National Green Building Conference

New Orleans, La.

May 19-21

Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium

New Orleans, La.

June 1-3

Concrete Technologies Tour

Charlotte, N.C.

Aug. 5-9

Executive Officers Council Seminar

Providence, R.I

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 to 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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