NBN Online for the week of November 19, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Tax on Forgiven Mortgage Debt Hits Home Owners While Down
Mortgage Overhaul Bill Clears House; FHA Reform Stalled
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Nov. 26
Coast to Coast
As Owners Feel Mortgage Pain, So Do Renters
Politics & Government
Bill Addresses High Insurance Costs in Disaster-Prone States
House Bill Stems Importation of Wood Products Logged Illegally
Economics & Finance
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Vacuum Dust From Anchor-Bolt Retrofits
Legal
New Form I-9 Announced for Employee Eligibility Verification
Safety
Employers to Pay for Workers' Safety Equipment, OSHA Rules
HBAs: Host a Fall Protection Training Seminar in 2008
Business Management
Mortgage Solutions That Increase Home Sales
50Plus Housing
Enter the 2008 50+ Housing Design, Marketing Competition
Sales
Free 'Ramp Up Sales' Audio Conference on Dec. 12
Tickets Available for The Nationals 2008 Gala at IBS
Remodelers
Luxury Consumers Want More Than Bells and Whistles
Building Systems
Concrete Can Help Builders Carve a Niche in Down Market
Education
Education Calendar
Building Products
Lutron Lighting Controls Give Builders a Competitive Edge
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Builder Achievement Award Deadline Extended to Dec. 3
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Dec. 7
Association News
Hal Ober, Helped Bring Builders’ Show to Las Vegas
Drive Away With a $500 GM Offer This Holiday Season
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Make Sound Bites Bark With NAHB’s ‘Interviewing Skills'
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV

The NAHB Production Group produces weekly television shows on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV for consumers. The following is the latest lineup:

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Stone Furniture"

• Nov. 21, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
• Nov. 22, 1:00 a.m. ET/PT
• Nov. 24, 11:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

Hosts Dean Marcisco and Derek Stearns and guest artist Dwayne Cranford create a one-of-a-kind coffee table out of stone and salvaged metal. Follow a large piece of stone on its journey from the quarry through transformation into a functional and stylish piece of furniture.

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Post and Beam — Deflavio Home"

• Nov. 19, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Nov. 20, 2:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

In this second of two episodes, a New England crew continues to struggle with inclement weather and a family pushes forward to build their post and beam home before ski season.

"I Want That" on Fine Living

Episode: "Star-Gazing Tools, Fingerprint Art, Escape Ladders, Kitty Toys"

• Nov. 22, 6:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

A smart telescope uses GPS technology to locate thousands of celestial points of interest. A motorized chair points you to the stars. A giant bronze of your fingerprint is a great way to personalize your decor. A new safety ladder allows you to escape from upper-story floors in the event of an emergency. And, finally, new gadgets for cat lovers include a collar that lights up when Fluffy's purring and an automated toy that entertains cats while you're away.  

HGTV Seeking ‘Dream Home’ Builder/Architect Teams

HGTV is seeking developers, builders and architects to create the 2008 and 2009 dream homes for the network’s Dream Home Sweepstakes. To learn more, click here.

About the NAHB Production Group

The NAHB Production Group is a full-service, self-contained, media production unit creating programming for cable television, broadcast television, non-profit, museum and corporate clients. Productions range from magazine format shows for general audiences to museum-installation videos for specialized use.

The production group includes award winning journalists, writers and photographers with experience in broadcast, documentary and corporate television.



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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