NBN Online for the week of May 25, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Sales Agents, Appraisers Underestimate Value of Green
• NAHB Guide Finds More Cities Rolling Back Impact Fees
• Membership Day Brings in 5,055 New Members in Tough Times
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published on June 1
Coast to Coast
• First-Time Home Buyers Can Turn Tax Credit Into Cash
housing forum
• Letter to the Editor: Housing Deflation Takes Economic Toll
Politics & Government
• House Energy Bill Would Create National Building Code
• NAHB Supports Government Efforts on Chinese Drywall
• Obama Signs Bill to Help Families Refinance Mortgages
• California Seeing Impact Fee Cuts and Deferrals
Economics & Finance
• April Single-Family Starts Rise for Second Straight Month
• Confidence of Builders Continues to Grow in May
• Housing Reaches Most Affordable Level in 18 Years
• Florida Builder Encouraged by Recent Uptick in Sales
• HUD Withdraws Proposed RESPA Rule
• Eye on the Economy: Surveys Signal Revival of Buyer Demand
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
• Builders’ Tip: Quick, Easy Sanding-Disk Alignment
Green Building
• Green Building Growth Bright Spot in a Down Market
• 10 Practical Strategies Suggested for Green Marketing
• Dual Certification Process Set for NAHBGreen and Builders Challenge
• Advanced Green Building Courses to Be Available in 2010
Downturn
• How to Create a 'Thoughtless' Web Site — and Why
Multifamily
• Multifamily Builder Confidence Rallies From Record Lows
Remodelers
• First Remodeled Home Certified to Green Standard
• Remodelers See Early Signs of Recovery in First Quarter
Building Systems
• Webinar Details Modular Construction Basics, Benefits
Commercial
• HVAC Tips That Can Save You From Making Costly Mistakes
Design
• Enter 2009 Best in American Living Design Competition
Education
• Education Calendar
construction safety
• Safety Month Focuses on Falls, Overexertion and Driving
Building Products
• FlowGuard Manifold System Offers Maximum Versatility
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
• Students Jumpstart Building Careers With NAHB Internship
Association News
• Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations
• Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
• Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Sales Agents, Appraisers Underestimate Value of Green

NAHB Guide Finds More Cities Rolling Back Impact Fees

Membership Day Brings in 5,055 New Members in Tough Times

Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published on June 1

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

 

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