NBN Online for the week of June 2, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Lenders Asking Builders, Developers to Pay Down Loans
2008 National Membership Day Brings in 6,939 New Members
Southern California Builders Tout Benefits of Buying Brand New
Reader Survey: Tell Us What Housing News Is Important to You
Coast to Coast
Housing Octopus Could Grab Smaller Banks
Politics & Government
Back From Recess, Congress Set to Tackle Housing Stimulus
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: The Fed Now Appears to Be on Hold
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Revitalize a Finishing Trowel
Business Management
Learn How Building Green Is Smart for Business
50Plus Housing
Best of 50+ Housing Honored at Symposium in New Orleans
A Livable Community With Sol Thrives in Tucson
Multifamily
Outlook for Rental Housing Strengthens as Condos Sag
Remodelers
Report Identifies Worker Fatalities in Remodeling
Prepare for New EPA Lead Paint Rule With Free NAHB Information
Apply for 2008 NAHB Remodelers Awards
Education
University of Housing Seeks Feedback on Education
Education Calendar
Safety
Sign Up for Remaining Fall Protection Training Seminars
Green Building
Radicals Impede Using Wood and Alternatives That Work
NAHB Headquarters Garners Fourth Energy Star Designation
disaster
Coalition Looks at Gulf Coast Property Insurance Issues
environment
Clock Runs Down on Replacing Expiring Stormwater Permits
International
Russians Visit NAHB for Insights on Affordable Housing
Labor
HBI, Lowe’s Bring Sed de Saber to Hispanic Building Safety Fair
Building Products
GP Paperless Gypsum Panels Can Cut Construction Time
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Eight Awarded 'Strategies for Success' Scholarships
Association News
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board
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: "Functionless Front Entry Fix-Up"

• June 3, 9:30 p.m. ET/PT
• June 4, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• June 7, 11:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

It's a common problem: a front entrance that doesn't serve as a front entrance. Expert stone masons and hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns start with a house that has a fence barrier, no front walkway and unattractive old concrete steps. Can you say no personality? By installing Millstone pavers, busting open the fence and veneering the front steps with real stone, they give this functionless front entrance a true fix-up and lots of presence.

"I Want That" on Fine Living

Episode: "Videophone, Automatic Faucets, Body Composition Scale, Garden Walkaway Forms"

• June 5, 10:00 a.m. ET/PT
• June 7, 2:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

A new phone can send full-motion video. An adapter for kitchen and bathroom faucets enables hands-free automatic operation. The latest in bathroom scales gives details on body fat, bone mass and more. Reusable plastic molds make it easy to pour decorative concrete walkways.     

HGTV Seeking ‘Dream Home’ Builder/Architect Teams

HGTV is seeking developers, builders and architects to create 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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