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In This Issue:

Front Page
HUD Secretary Looks for Housing to End Recession
Tax Credits Helping Housing Regain Its Footing, Robson Says
Coast to Coast
A Nascent Recovery: Overlooked Signs the U.S. Housing Market Is Turning
Politics & Government
Sales Boost Expected From New FHA Tax Credit Rules
Bolstering GSEs Key to Future of Nation’s Housing Finance System
Economics & Finance
New Home Inventories Continue to Shrink in April
Foreclosures, Tight Credit Pose Housing Recovery Hurdles
Eye on the Economy: House Price Depreciation May Be Easing Off
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Home Builders Offering Job Loss Payment Protection Plans
Tough Times Call for New Floor Plans
NAHB Supports Struggling HBAs With 66 Grants Worth $499,925
June 25 Audio Seminar Examines AD&C Lending Challenges
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How, Why and When You Should Tint Spackle
Business Management
Recognition, Acknowledgement Boost Morale and Productivity
50Plus Housing
Expectations for 50+ Market Show Modest Rise
June 10 Webinar Presents Survey of What Boomers Want
Multifamily
Lean How to Leverage LIHTC Deals With TCAP on June 11
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
IRS Clarifies What Qualifies for Home Owner Energy Tax Credit
Don’t Miss Energy Value Housing Awards June 30 Deadline
Seminar Proposals Sought for Green Building Conference
Free Webinar Looks at Energy-Efficient Window Upgrades
environment
NAHB Proposes Alternatives to Limit Storm Water Runoff
Design
2009 Best in American Living Awards Entry Forms Due July 1
Safety
Save 15% on NAHB Safety Products During Safety Month
hbi
Project CRAFT Success Stories Brought to Florida State Capitol
Building Products
S.C. Idea Home Uses Benjamin Obdyke Siding Drainage Matrix
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Green Building Scholarship Receives Tonjes Donation
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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