NBN Online for the week of February 4, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Congress Gives Housing Some Stimulus, But More Is Needed
• Builders Keep No-Growth Proposal Off Florida Ballot
• New NAHB TV Spots Help HBAs, Members Promote Home Buying
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Feb. 11 or Feb. 18
Coast to Coast
• Home Builder Wieland Upbeat Amid Housing Downturn
Politics & Government
• 'No End in Sight’ to Battle With Growth Opponents
• Austin Builders Defeat Fire Sprinkler Mandate
• Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
• Affordability Key for Selling to First-Time Home Buyers
• Builders in Connecticut Accentuate Market Positives
• Eye on the Economy: Housing Will Improve Later This Year
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
• Special Builder Panel Looks at Weathering Economic Slump
• NAHB Board of Directors and Caucus Meeting Schedule
• Strategies for Survival and Success: Special Programs at IBS
• Feb. 14 ‘Green Day' Highlight of Builders’ Show
• Think Radically About Industry Education at IBS and Win Prizes
• IBS Workshops Ready Members for ‘National Designation Month’
• BuilderBooks.com Has New Resources Available at IBS
• A Few Spots Still Available for 'Spokesperson Training' at IBS
Tips
• Builders' Tip: Getting Pinpoint Accuracy in Stair-Rail Joints
Sales
• Experts Say Sales Teams Must Learn to Overcome Objections
Business Management
• Members, Submit Comments on ‘Performance Guidelines’
50Plus Housing
• New Survey Reveals Housing Wants of 45+ Age Group
• Duplex Transformed Into Home for a Lifetime
• Free Architectural Plan Reviews, Community Ad Reviews at IBS
• Deadline Nears for 'Best of 50+ Housing Awards'
• Learn How to Build a 50+ Housing Council on Feb. 14 at IBS
Multifamily
• Condos an Affordable Alternative for Young Buyers
• Pillars of the Industry Award Finalists Announced
Technology
• Kitchen Lighting Controls Enhance Buyers’ Lifestyles
Remodelers
• Lead Paint Rule in Final Review
• Attend NAHB Remodelers Chairman’s Dinner at IBS
Building Systems
• Experts to Discuss State of Systems-Built Industry at IBS
Education
• Education Calendar
Regulation
• Land Development Magazine Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Legal
• Discrimination Suit Against Kyle, Texas Goes to Court
Workforce housing
• Affordability Upturn Does Little for Low-Wage Workers
• Delaware's Rep. Castle Honors Legacy of Leon Weiner
Labor
• Students Headed to Orlando for Construction Competitions
Building Products
• Whirlpool Contest Offers IBS Attendee Faraway Trip for Two
• Dryvit Donates Cladding System to New American Home
• Closet Factory Brings Custom Cabinets to New American Home
• Timberlake Cabinets Help Make New American Home Green
• Honeywell Technology Delivers Emergency Communication
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
• Eight Builders to Be Honored at IBS for Community Service
Association News
• NAHB Board Meeting Set for Feb. 15 in Orlando
• Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
• UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
• Get Dell Double Discounts This Month
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Congress Gives Housing Some Stimulus, But More Is Needed

Builders Keep No-Growth Proposal Off Florida Ballot

New NAHB TV Spots Help HBAs, Members Promote Home Buying

Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Feb. 11 or Feb. 18

Nation's Building News will not be published Feb. 11 or Feb. 18 while the NBN staff is attending the 2008 International Builders' Show. Regular weekly publication will resume Feb. 25 and include reports from the show.

 

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