NBN Online for the week of April 28, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• A Push in New-Home Sales Is Needed to Get to Better Times
• Congress Must Address Housing Crisis, Economists Say
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published May 5
Coast to Coast
• ‘Declining Markets’ and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
Housing Forum
• A Message on Myth Buster Resources
Politics & Government
• White House Opposes Frank Foreclosure Plan
• Congress Told Builders Lead on Energy-Efficient Housing
• Home Building Helped in Anaheim Stimulus Package
• Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference on April 30
• Attend Government Affairs Recognition Breakfast on May 1
Economics & Finance
• Banks Tightening on Prime and Subprime Mortgages
• Big Builders Must Change or Face ‘Hyper-Competition,’ Analysts Say
• Strong Housing Demand to Return Following Downturn
• IRS Withdraws Rules Harmful to Secondary Mortgage Market
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
• Builders' Tip: An Efficient, Less Frustrating Way to Paint Doors
Business Management
• Market to Realtors Effectively With Online Technology
• NAHB Directory Provides Easy-to-Find Technology Services
Technology
• Buyers Want Technology, Let Them See It in Model Homes
50Plus Housing
• Duplex Transformed Into Home for a Lifetime
Remodelers
• EPA Lead Paint Rule Published on Earth Day, April 22
• NAHB Has Free Materials Available for 'National Remodeling Month'
Safety
• OSHA Begins Teen Summer Job Safety Campaign
Education
• Education Calendar
Labor
• Katrina Relief Training Program Opening in Jackson, Miss.
Building Products
• Anti-Microbial Health Claims for Copper Alloys Approved
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
• Dan Rawls Co. Honored for McDonald House Rehab
• Apply for Herman J. Smith Scholarships by May 5
Association News
• Avoid Credit Card Processing Rate Increases With Solveras
• GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
• UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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A Push in New-Home Sales Is Needed to Get to Better Times

Congress Must Address Housing Crisis, Economists Say

Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published May 5

Nation's Building News will not be published on May 5. Regular weekly publication will resume May 12.

 

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