NBN Online for the week of July 14, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Extended Term Sought for Home Buyer Tax Credit
Fannie, Freddie Plan Underscores Need for Housing Stimulus Bill
Calls and E-Mails Needed as Stimulus Bill Moves to Finish Line
Coast to Coast
Housing Market Not So Bad in Right Places
Politics & Government
Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Extension Urged
State BUILD PAC Events Gear Up for Busy Campaign Cycle
Economics & Finance
Easing of Jumbo Loan Crunch Key to Recovery in California
Eye on the Economy: Home Sales and Prices Continue Downward
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Sales
Connecticut HBAs Team Up to Have Media Tell Their Story
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 26
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fabricating an Inexpensive Dust Collector
Business Management
Protect Against Personal Liability in Down Market
Technology
Critical Questions to Ask Before Installing Technology
IBS
Registration Open for 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
Remodelers
New EPA Brochure Gives Tips on Lead-Safe Practices
NAHB Remodelers Membership Has Its Advantages
Remodelers Making a Difference in Their Local Councils
Women
Digging In to Dig Out: Riding Out the Downturn
Building Systems
Enter Building Systems Councils Excellence Awards
Design
Enter the BALA Design Competition by July 31
Commercial
Apply for 2009 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1
Custom
Register for Custom Builder Symposium in Austin, Texas
Education
Education Calendar
construction safety
NAHB Safety Card Helps Builders Avoid Silica Hazards
Green Building
Green Home Business Brisk in Slow Delaware Market
Durham Builders Help Families Own Green Habitat Homes
NAHB Research Center Accredits 100th Green Home Verifier
Builders Line Up for 'Certified Green Professional' Designation
environment
Modular Home Builders Need Storm Water Permits and Plans
disaster
Iowa HBAs Swing Into Action After Flooding
Labor
Project CRAFT Training Draws Housing Industry Support
Building Products
Bose and Rinnai Show ‘Cool’ New Products at PCBC
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Glunt Scholar Timothy Mueller Interns as NAHB Law Clerk
Association News
HBAs: Apply for NAHB/NOD Disability Initiative Award
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
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Sign Up for ‘Spokesperson Training’ Sessions at Fall Board
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Bose and Rinnai Show ‘Cool’ New Products at PCBC

Rinnai’s LS Series of tankless water heaters and the Bose Lifestyle BUILD-INvisible home entertainment system were among the home building industry’s 15 “Coolest New Products” exhibited at last month’s PCBC in San Francisco.

PCBC’s Cool Products contest has been held for the past six years to identify products that have a certain “cool” factor that makes builders and home owners take notice. More than 600 exhibitors market their products at PCBC, which is the largest tradeshow for the housing industry on the West Coast.

The winners are selected by PCBC attendees, including builders, architects, designers and other professionals.

With a Lifestyle BUILT-INvisible system from Bose, most of the usual elements — wires, amplifiers, the module and even the speakers themselves — can be completely hidden within the framework of the home.

Rather than a menu of separate components, Bose offers home builders and remodelers complete systems packages that are pre-engineered to work together. This eliminates the need for any time-consuming analysis by the builder, and home owners can avoid having to review confusing options.

Home owners can choose where they want sound, indoors and out, with control in the palm of their hand.

Customers can enjoy a custom home theater sound whatever the floor plan. The system evaluates a room’s acoustics, including its dimensions and furniture placement, and can adjust the sound accordingly.

Premium systems store up to 340 CDs, and smart technology learns musical tastes as people listen and automatically plays the selections they want to hear.

For a previous NBN story on the Rinnai Series tankless water heaters, click here.

Both Bose and Rinnai are members of the National Council of the Housing Industry — The Leading Suppliers of NAHB.

This feature is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this page should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the featured product or the product manufacturer. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained on this page.


 

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