NBN Online for the week of December 8, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Housing Stimulus Urged to Halt Erosion of U.S. Economy
• NAHB Advises Obama Transition Team on Housing Policy
• Lending Horror Stories Proliferate in Florida
• Read Our International Builders' Show Preview on Dec. 15
• Read More in Nation’s Building News — Win a Full IBS Registration
Coast to Coast
• Low Rates Produce Housing Interest
Housing Forum
• We Must Put a Stop to Falling Home Values
Economics & Finance
• New Single-Family Home Sales Down 5.3% in October
• Eye on the Economy: Affordability Is Improving, But Other Forces Rule
IBS
• Register for NAHB Room Rates at IBS by Dec. 12 and Save
• Register Online for the 2009 Builders' Show in Las Vegas
• IBS Education Focuses on Staying Ahead in Tough Market
Tips
• Builders’ Tip: A Cutting-Edge System to Keep Chisels Sharp
50Plus Housing
• NAHB Has Facts to Support 55+ Housing Project Approvals
• 50+ Housing Council Networking Events at the Builders' Show
Multifamily
• NAHB Multifamily to Host Key Networking Events at IBS
Remodelers
• Attend NAHB Remodelers Special Events at IBS
• Brush Up on New Lead Paint Rule by Purchasing Audio Seminar
Building Systems
• Concrete Is Sustainable, Durable — and Green
• Webb Honored for Advancing Systems-Built Industry
• Best in Systems-Built Housing Design and Marketing Honored
Education
• Designations Can Give You an Advantage in 2009
• Education Calendar
Green Building
• Modular Homes Now Eligible for NAHB Green Certification
• Green Day Returning to International Builders’ Show
• First WaterSense House Unveiled by Vanguard Homes in Chapel Hill
Legal
• ‘Navigable’ Waters Definition Murky After New Decisions
Labor
• Job Corps Students a ‘Blessing’ to Communities
Building Products
• CertainTeed Adds Protection Against Foundation Leakage
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
• Baton Rouge HBA Honored for Aiding Good Samaritan in Need
Association News
• NAHB Mourns the Death of 1998 President Don Martin
• NAHB Board Meeting Set for Jan. 22 in Las Vegas
• Combine GM $500 Private Offer With Red Tag Event Till Jan. 2
• UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
• Williams Scotsman Offers One Month Free Rent, $50 Gas Gift Card
• Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Housing Stimulus Urged to Halt Erosion of U.S. Economy

NAHB Advises Obama Transition Team on Housing Policy

Lending Horror Stories Proliferate in Florida

Read More in Nation’s Building News — Win a Full IBS Registration

Read Our International Builders' Show Preview on Dec. 15

Nation's Building News will be publishing a special issue on Dec. 15 that will highlight the upcoming 2009 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, the largest residential and light commercial trade show in the world.

The issue will feature photos and floor plans of The New American Home, events, courses, schedules, products, special sessions on how to navigate the downturn and more.

IBS will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Jan. 20-23.

For more information, visit the International Builders' Show Web site at www.BuildersShow.com.


 

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