NBN Online for the week of August 17, 2009

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In This Issue:


Front Page
•	Builders Say Ending Tax Credit Could Halt Home Sales Gains

•	Builders Urged to Enlist the Public in ‘Revive Housing’ Push

•	Sign Up for Rooms at IBS as Low as $32 With August Registration

•	NAHB to Shut Down Operations Aug. 24-28

•	Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published on Aug. 24 and Aug. 31


Coast to Coast
•	The Signs Don’t Point to a Typical Recovery


housing forum
•	Letters to the Editor: Appraisals — It’s an Outrage


Politics & Government
•	IRS Issues Rules on Tax-Free, Five-Year Deferrals


Economics & Finance
•	Credit Crunch Hits NAHB’s 2010 New American Home

•	Builder Confidence Continues Upward in August

•	New York Gives First-Time Home Buyers an Added Tax Incentive

•	Register for Fall Construction Forecast Conference

•	Report Shows Top 50 Fannie, Freddie Lenders by State

•	Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends


Downturn
•	When Should You Put Money Back Into Your Business?

•	LinkedIn May Be the Network You Need to Grow Your Business

•	Audio Seminar to Discuss How to Take Advantage of Downturn

•	Symposium to Help Builders Create Strategies for New Market Realities

•	Webinar to Explore Design Trends for 50+ Homes and Communities

•	Free Sept. 24 Webinar Explores Alternatives to Impact Fees


Tips
•	Builders’ Tip: Make Your Stiff, Leather Gloves Fit Like a Glove


construction safety
•	OSHA to Rescind Interim Fall Protection Enforcement Policy

•	Safety Recall Notice Issued on Homelite Generators


Remodelers
•	CAPS, CGR, CGP Courses Offered at Remodeling Show

•	Homes for Life/CAPS Design Award Applications Due Aug. 21


Sales
•	Enter the 2010 National Sales and Marketing Awards


Commercial
•	Enter NCBC 2010 Awards of Excellence by Aug. 31


Education
•	Education Calendar


environment
•	NAHB Asks for Improvements to Endangered Species Rules

•	Builder Cites Shortcomings of EPA Storm Water Proposal


Green Building
•	Explosive Growth Continues for NAHB’s CGP Designation

•	Distinguished Judges Announced for EnergyValue Housing Award


hbi
•	Operation Reconstruct a Positive Force in Mississippi


Building Products
•	CertainTeed Helps Omaha Builder Find Low Energy Costs


TV
•	NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network


Endowment
•	Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 30

•	Apply for NAHB/NOD Disability Initiative Award by Sept. 11


Association News
•	NAHB Board Meeting Set for Oct. 3 in Chicago

•	Members, Save on HP Business Products and More

•	Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container

•	Members, Continue to Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

•	Save Big on Summer Essentials at Omaha Steaks

•	NAHB Committee, Council Appointment Process Underway

•	Calendar of Events


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Related Articles

	Builders Say Ending Tax Credit Could Halt Home Sales Gains

	Builders Urged to Enlist the Public in ‘Revive Housing’ Push

	Sign Up for Rooms at IBS as Low as $32 With August Registration

	NAHB to Shut Down Operations Aug. 24-28

Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published on Aug. 24 and Aug. 31

Nation's Building News will not be published on Aug. 24 and Aug. 31. Regular weekly publication will resume Sept. 8.

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