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Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Sept. 1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

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: "Outdoor Labyrinth"

• Aug. 26, 9:30 p.m. EST
• Aug. 27, 1:30 a.m. EST

 

Stone masons and hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns find peace and tranquility as they build an outdoor labyrinth in a historic church garden. Using a custom designed kit that includes pavers, detailed instructions and layout tools, they piece together an ancient pathway that winds from the labyrinth's edge into the center and then back out. It's a journey meant to calm the spirit, and with this easy installation, it's anxiety free.

"I Want That" on Fine Living

Episode: "Bicycle Furniture, Children's Furniture Kits, Personal Herb Garden"

• Aug. 28, 10:30 a.m. EST
• Aug. 28, 1:30 p.m. EST

 

Visit a company that specializes in turning old bicycle parts into unique furniture pieces. Another company offers wooden kits that let kids build their own furniture. Finally, discover how to cultivate herbs in your kitchen window or at work with a personal hydroponics garden.      

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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