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In This Issue:

Front Page
Housing Bill Moves Forward One Week After Builder Visits
Foreclosure Hike Tied to Single-Family Permit Drop in Most States
Catch 'The Big Hunt' Webcast On National Membership Day, May 20
Wichita Builders Give Buyers a Boost in Confidence
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: College Vista Leaves No College Faculty or Staff Behind
Coast to Coast
Restrictions Are the Rule for All Sorts of Once-Easy Credit
Politics & Government
Tight Credit for Builder Loans Could Prolong Housing Slump
Policy Makers Honored for Pro-Housing Initiatives
Ad Campaign Focuses on Urgent Need for Housing Stimulus
Economics & Finance
Fannie Mae Cited for Efforts to Fix Housing Finance Problems
Banks Tightening Lending at 'Historic Highs' in Fed Survey
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders' Tip: An Efficient, Less Frustrating Way to Paint Doors
Technology
Central Vacuums Meeting Demand for Healthier Homes
50Plus Housing
‘Easy Living’ Home Wins Livable Communities Award
Multifamily
FHA Commissioner Honored for Affordable Housing Efforts
Remodelers
Remodeling Outlook Brighter for Some Than Others
Remodelers Report Slow But Steady First Quarter
'Remodel Now' Material Touts Benefits of Remodeling
Building Systems
Systems Built Home, Church Makeovers Get Extreme
Women
Note From Alaska: Spring Board Energized Newcomer
Education
University of Housing Seeks Feedback on Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Developers Honored for Building With Trees
Research
Research Center Testing Facilities Wow IAS Directors
Design
Enter the Best in American Living Awards Competition
Legal
DEWALT Recalls Table Saws With Laceration Hazard
Building Products
Many Tax Rebate Checks Could Be Spent on Improving Homes
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Evans Scholarship Fund Awards $52,000 to 15 Students
Association News
Gary Garczynski Inducted Into National Housing Hall of Fame
Terwilliger Inducted Into National Housing Hall of Fame
NAHB Committee, Council Application Forms Available Online
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

Related Articles

Gary Garczynski Inducted Into National Housing Hall of Fame

Terwilliger Inducted Into National Housing Hall of Fame

GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3

UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping

Calendar of Events

NAHB Committee, Council Application Forms Available Online

Members of NAHB who are interested in serving on the association's various committees and councils next year to provide their expertise and experience on issues and challenges facing the nation's housing industry should submit the 2009 Committee and Council Applicatioin Form (nahb.org/committeeform). Members must be logged in to complete the form.

All applications must be completed online; paper applications are no longer being used for this process.

The application form is preceded by information on the one-year appointment process, including eligibility and attendance requirements. Appointments will be finalized and mailed by the end of the year.

This year's form is personalized according to each member's NAHB profile. It offers sign-up choices based on past years of service, current participation, membership status, board status and more.

Submission of the form will be followed by an e-mail confirmation and a link to review or modify the request.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, Oct. 3.

For more information, e-mail Cyndi McKinley Brown at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8346.


 

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