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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

Register for Custom Builder Symposium in Austin, Texas

Register for the 2008 Custom Builder Symposium, NAHB's premier educational and networking event for custom builders. The symposium will be held Oct. 24-26 at the Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas.

Blazing a Trail to Success

This year's program, "Blazing a Trail to Success," includes education sessions, keynote and general session speakers and resources that will enable participants to improve their businesses and enhance their networking opportunities.

NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year Award

The NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year Award call for entries is now open. The award recognizes a custom builder for his or her outstanding leadership and business practices, as well as craftsmanship in building one-of-a-kind custom homes.

To apply, visit www.nahb.org/customaward. The entry deadline is Friday, Aug. 8.

The award will be presented at the symposium on Oct. 25.

To Register for the Symposium

Online registration is now open. For more information and to register, go to www.nahb.org/custom.

For more information, e-mail Marcia Childs at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8388.


 

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