NBN Online for the week of June 30, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
California’s Housing Market Finds Itself in Dire Straits
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published July 7
Sen. Ensign Stalls Consideration of Housing Bill
Coast to Coast
Resets Peaking on Subprime Loans
Politics & Government
Carried Interest Provision in AMT Bill Would Harm Housing
States, Cities Offering Mortgage Counseling and Refinancing
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Decline In May
FHA Implements Risk-Based Mortgage Insurance Premiums
FHA Proposes to Halt Seller-Funded Downpayments
Eye on the Economy: Housing Policy Support Should Arrive Soon
Labor Department Collecting Building Industry Employment Data
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fabricating an Inexpensive Dust Collector
Business Management
Solidify Warranty Expectations With a Knowledgeable Staff
Women
Draw on Business Basics When the Sky is Falling
Remodelers
More Home Owners Seeking Energy-Efficiency Upgrades
Earn Designation Credits at the Remodeling Show
New Graduate-Level Designation Expands CGR Knowlege Base
Design
Smaller Homes Could Be Making a Comeback
Enter the BALA Design Competition by July 31
Sales
Training and Evaluating Sales Teams Bring Sales Success
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 26
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Consumers Want Green Benefits, Confused by Details
‘WaterSmart’ Conference Set for Las Vegas
Environment
NAHB Takes Issue With New Construction General Permit
Safety
OSHA Has Free, Teen Summer Job Safety Materials
Legal
Ask the Lawyer: Passing on Fuel Surcharges
Labor
Lowe’s Introduces Hispanic Interns to Housing Careers
Building Products
Weyerhaeuser Announces Structural Framing Giveaway
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Connecticut Team Builds Home for Injured Iraqi War Veteran
Stuard Scholarship Fund Announces 17 Winners
Association News
Macon Builder Robert Cleveland Dead at 71
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

More Home Owners Seeking Energy-Efficiency Upgrades

Earn Designation Credits at the Remodeling Show

New Graduate-Level Designation Expands CGR Knowlege Base

The NAHB University of Housing recently launched the Graduate Master Remodeler (GMR) designation as a master-level education advancement for Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designees.

The GMR designation requires courses in financial management, risk management and insurance, green building, diversification and quality business practices. Designees must also follow a GMR code of ethics.

The following qualifications are needed to obtain the GMR:

  • 15 years of remodeling experience
  • Completion of five required GMR courses
  • An active CGR for nine years or active CR (Certified Remodeler) from NARI or CR (Certified Restorer) certification from RIA for 10 years
  • Adherence to the GMR code of ethics


For further information, visit www.nahb.org/GMRinfo.



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