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

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: "Fire Pit and Grill"

• July 15, 9:30 p.m. EST
• July 16, 1:30 a.m. EST

 

Expert stone masons and hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns create an outdoor fire pit and grill California style. Using western stone and a laid-back attitude, they combine two concepts — a fire pit and grill — into one sleek modern design that's easier to put together than a three-picture deal with DVD residuals. So whether it's hanging by the fire or grilling lemon herb salmon, Dean and Derek guarantee a warm satisfied glow when this project is done.

"I Want That" on Fine Living

Episode: "Concrete Tables and Tiny Electronics"

• July 16, 10:30 a.m. EST
• July 16, 2:30 p.m. EST

 

Check out fashionable, funky furniture — including colorful concrete tables that aren't as heavy as they look. For gadget fans, a fold-up wireless keyboard makes text messaging easier. And the latest in-home networks connect cell phones, landlines and digital cameras.       

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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