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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Big Boost in Housing Demand Expected From Echo Boomers
• More States Help First-Time Home Buyers Monetize Tax Credit
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published on July 6
Layouts for Living
• Floor Plans: A Federal Farmhouse With Built-In Sustainability
Coast to Coast
• New Appraisal Rules Blamed for Killing Some Sales
Politics & Government
• House Votes to Preempt National Building Code Process
• Panel Nears Agreement on $1 Trillion Health Care Plan
Economics & Finance
• New-Home Sales Flat in May, Decline in the South
• Young Workers Waiting for a Stronger Economy
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
• Emerging Market Represents a New Departure for Housing
• SBA Stimulus Program to Help Builders, Suppliers Pay Their Bills
• Strong Sales Require Hiring a Strong Sales Manager
Tips
• Builders’ Tip: Putting New Windows in an Old Brownstone
50Plus Housing
• Deadline Nears for AARP-NAHB Livable Communities Awards
Multifamily
• FHA Condo Announcement Brings Good News and Bad
• July 8 Webinar to Discuss Costs, Benefits of Going Green
• Explore FHA Financing at NAHB Webinar on July 22
Remodelers
• EPA Warns Remodelers About Vermiculite Insulation
• Members, Listen Free to Audio Seminar Recording on Lead Paint
Building Systems
• Modular Industry Leaders to Share Concerns at SHOWCASE
Education
• Education Calendar
construction safety
• Summer Heat Can Cause Safety, Health Risks
• DEWALT Recalls Two Framing Nailer Models
Green Building
• EVHA Winners Provide Tips on Energy-Efficient Building
environment
• EPA Greenhouse Gas Finding Could Raise Cost of Housing
Legal
• NAHB, Supreme Court Like-Minded in Wetlands Decision
• N.J. Court Limits Exactions for Recreation, Open Space
hbi
• HBI Steps Up Assistance to YouthBuild Programs
Building Products
• Overhead Door Corporation RSX Operator Featured at PCBC
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
• Student Competitions Boost Grades, Salaries, Study Finds
Association News
• Save Big on 4th of July Essentials at Omaha Steaks
• Members Can Save 10% on Vacation Rentals Worldwide
• Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations
• Members Can Save Big on FedEx Shipping Services Beginning July 1
• ConstructionJobs.com Named a Top 100 Job Board
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Big Boost in Housing Demand Expected From Echo Boomers

Floor Plans: A Federal Farmhouse With Built-In Sustainability

More States Help First-Time Home Buyers Monetize Tax Credit

Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published on July 6

Nation's Building News will not be published on July 6. Regular weekly publication will resume July 13.

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