NBN Online for the week of September 14, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Fear Slower Housing Market as Tax Credit Fades
Impact Fee Alternatives Being Used by Cities to Finance Infrastructure
Coast to Coast
New Real Estate Appraisal Rules Rankle Some Home Owners, Agents
housing forum
Letter to Bernanke: Losing Hope in the Banking System
Economics & Finance
Register for Fall Construction Forecast Conference
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Build Buyer Interest, Generate Leads With Videos on YouTube
How to Operate Lean in a Down Market
Get to Know Your Customers Because Your Customers Know
Sept. 17 Audio Seminar to Discuss Taking Advantage of Downturn
Sept. 23 Webinar Analyzes What Boomers Want Research
IBS
Low Hotel Rates at IBS Still Offered With Early Registration
Register Online for Spokesperson Training at IBS
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Golf Ball a Gimme for Coping Crown Molding
construction safety
OSHA to Step Up Job Site Safety Inspections
codes and standards
NAHB Reviewing 2,400 Proposed ICC Code Changes
Multifamily
Low Confidence Suggests Apartments Slower to Recover
Big Spaces, Luxury on Back Burner of Multifamily Design
Sept. 29 Webinar to Discuss Key Strategies for LIHTC Properties
Remodelers
NAHB Remodelers Meetings and Events at Fall Board
Attend NAHB Remodelers Events at Remodeling Show in Indianapolis
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Energy-Efficient Housing Starts With Building a Team
Submit Education Proposals for NAHB Green Building Conference
environment
Flexible Development Policies Urged in Bay Clean-Up Plan
Legal
Federal Contractors Required to E-Verify Employees
international
Road Show Looks at Exporting Green Building to Europe
hbi
Student Chapters Competition, Communications Go Green
Building Products
BASF Offers Online Course on Efficient Roofing Insulation
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Centex Awards 40 ‘Build Your Future’ Scholarships
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 30
Association News
SMA Consulting Founder Steven Maltzman Dies at 54
Members, Save on HP Business Products and More
Save Big — at Least 60% — on Selected FedEx Shipping
Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Just Got Easier
NAHB Committee, Council Appointment Process Underway
NAHB Board Meeting Set for Oct. 3 in Chicago
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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