NBN Online for the week of August 25, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Strong Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Top Priority for NAHB
• 50+ Home Buyers in Prime Spot to Lead Housing Recovery
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 1
Coast to Coast
• Orange County Housing Slump Ends After 33 Months
Economics & Finance
• Builders Rein in Housing Production Further in July
• Housing at Its Most Affordable Level in Four Years
• Rules Changed for Capital Gain Exclusion for Second Homes
• Eye on the Economy: New-Home Sales Are Approaching a Bottom
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
• Builders’ Tip: Removing Nails From Old Lumber
Technology
• Builder-ESC Relationship Could Reap Missed Profits
design
• ‘Recovery by Design’ Offers Buyers What They Don’t Have
Safety
• Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 13
Commercial
• Crane Safety Addressed in Georgia Work Stand-Down
Sales
• Persistence, Training Pay Off When Asking for the Sale
Multifamily
• Rental Apartment Builders See Weaker Second Quarter
• Enter Pillars of Industry Marketing, Design Awards
Remodelers
• Free Workshops, Golf Swing Analysis at Remodeling Show
• Member Profile: Providing Details, Adding Value
Custom
• Custom Builder Symposium Can Help Navigate Downturn
Education
• Education Calendar
Environment
• Panel Looks at Effluent Rule Impact on Small Business
international
• Student Teams Sought for New Solar Decathlon in Madrid
Legal
• Register for Construction Law Seminar on Sept. 11-12
Labor
• Independent Study Enhances HBI’s Superintendent Training
Building Products
• New Andersen Windows Feature Recycled Materials
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
• Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 31
Association News
• NAHB Fall Board Meeting Set for San Diego Sept. 23-26
• Presentation Skills Sold Out; Few Spots Remain for Interview Skills
• Use NAHB PR Toolkit to Help Promote Tax Credit
• HBAs: Apply for NAHB/NOD Disability Initiative Award by Sept. 2
• Office Depot: $10 Off First $100 for New Member Customers
• Fix Credit Card Processing Rates for Two Years With Solveras
• Dell Offering Double Discounts in September
• GM $500 Private Combined With GM Employee Discount Till Sept. 2
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 1

Nation's Building News will not be published on Sept. 1. Regular weekly publication will resume Sept. 8.

 

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