NBN Online for the week of July 28, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Builders Can Use New Tax Credit to Help Spur Home Sales
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Aug. 4
• Landmark Housing Bill Awaits Signature of President Bush
Coast to Coast
• Gas Prices Drive Push to Reinvent America’s Suburbs
housing forum
• Now Could Be a Great Time to Buy a Home
Politics & Government
• FHA Retooled to Meet Nation's Housing Needs
• FHA Provides Relief to Owners Facing Foreclosure
• Housing GSEs Receive New Support, a Strong Regulator
• Fannie, Freddie Given Temporary Line of Credit
regulation
• Impact Fee Relief Spurs Local Growth in Down Economy
Economics & Finance
• New Homes for Sale Drop Off Some in June
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
• Builders’ Tip: Quick and Accurate Shorthand Measuring
Business Management
• Business Analysis Builds on Strengths, Isolates Threats
• Online Conference Looks at Coping in Difficult Times
Women
• When You Can’t Recoup Your Losses, Exit Gracefully
IBS
• Register for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
50Plus Housing
• Aug. 12 Audio Seminar: Getting Hesitant Boomers to Buy
Multifamily
• IRS Provides New Ways to Compute Utility Allowances
• SEBC Courses Discuss How to Revitalize Sales, Rentals
Sales
• Builders of Madison County Report Impressive Home Sales
• Nature Blossoms as an Amenity in the Southeast
Remodelers
• Learn More About New Lead Paint Rule at Free Seminars
• Member Profile: Getting Involved, Giving Back
• Earn Designation Credits at the Remodeling Show
codes and standards
• Costly ICC Code Changes Up for a Vote in Minneapolis
construction safety
• New Ergonomics Standard Calls for Three-Foot Drywall
Design
• Enter the BALA Design Competition by July 31
Commercial
• Apply for 2009 Commerical Building Awards by Aug. 1
Education
• Strengthen Leadership Skills at Upcoming Conferences
• Education Calendar
research
• Conclave Looks at Tools to Commercialize New Products
Green Building
• NAHB Advises FTC on Accuracy of ‘Green' Product Claims
• Momentum Grows for NAHB Green Building Program
Legal
• Ask the Lawyer: Enforcing Personal Guaranties
• Federal Hourly Minimum Wage Raised to $6.55
Building Products
• Danze Product Catalog Taps Into What Makes Design Fun
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
• John and Ann Koelemij Named Founding Advocates
Association News
• Builder and Housing Advocate David K. Hill Dies in Illinois
• Bust Media Myths Confidently With Spokesperson Training
• UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
• GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
• Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
• Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Builders Can Use New Tax Credit to Help Spur Home Sales

Landmark Housing Bill Awaits Signature of President Bush

Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Aug. 4

Nation's Building News will not be published on Aug. 4. Regular weekly publication will resume Aug 11.

 

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