NBN Online for the week of October 26, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Housing Not Out of the Woods Despite Growing Economy
• NAHB Sounds Legislative Alert on Tax Credit Extension
• Builders Assist Flood Recovery Effort in Atlanta Region
Coast to Coast
• ‘Shadow Market’ Clouds Housing Recovery
Politics & Government
• Consumer Financial Protection Bill Raises Concerns
Economics & Finance
• Housing Starts Flat in September
• Zandi Forecasts More Home Price Declines Ahead
• Home Price Decline Nears Bottom, But Volatility Expected
• Big Builders Expected to Lose Market Edge in a Few Years
• Tight Lending Expected at Small Banks for Another Year
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
• Builders’ Tip: How to Improve Your Hole Saw's Performance
Downturn
• Webinar to Discuss Marketing to Help Prepare for Recovery
Business Management
• New Software Helps Builders Get to Closings Faster
IBS
• Enter nahb Star by Nov. 2 to Sing the National Anthem at IBS
• Slots Filling Up for Spokesperson Training at Builders' Show
Sales
• One Judge's Top 10 Insider Tips on Winning The Nationals
Custom
• Get a Custom View of San Diego on NAHB’s Home Tour
Safety
• Apply for SAFE Work Site Safety Award by Nov. 9
Remodelers
• Firms Can Now Apply for Lead Paint Rule Certification
• Remodeling, Like New-Home Building, Boosts Local Economies
Women
• Council Renamed 'Professional Women in Building'
Education
• Webcast Course on Dec. 10 to Teach Customer Service Skills
• Nominations for 2009 Designee of the Year Awards Due Nov. 13
• Education Calendar
Green Building
• Certified Green Professionals Need Up-to-Date Listings
• NAHB Presents People’s Choice Award at Solar Decathlon
• Green Building Awards Entries Now Being Accepted
environment
• NAHB Opposes Petition to Revise EPA Lead Paint Rules
• Protection of Actual Polar Bear Habitat in Alaska Proposed
Building Products
• Black & Decker Puts 16 Socket Sizes in One Wrench
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
• HELP Grant Puts Construction Program on Path to Success
• Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Oct. 30
• Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 30
Association News
• NAHB Member Is The View's 'Ultimate Volunteer'
• Celebrate Windows 7 With Big HP Savings — Only Till Oct. 29
• Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals
• Save Big — at Least 60% — on Selected FedEx Shipping
• Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Webcast Course on Dec. 10 to Teach Customer Service Skills

Nominations for 2009 Designee of the Year Awards Due Nov. 13

Education Calendar

  

Nov. 5-7

NAHB Summit on Association Excellence

New Orleans, La.

Nov. 6-8

Custom Builders Symposium + Design Institute

San Diego, Calif.

Nov. 19-20

The Building Industry Show

Long Beach, Calif.

2010

 

 

Jan. 15-18

2010 IBS Pre-Show Courses

Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 19-22

2010 International Builder's Show

Las Vegas, Nev.

March 29-31

Log Home Council President's Tour

Boise, Idaho

May 16-18

National Green Building Conference

Raleigh, N.C.

Learn More About 2009 Professional Development Offerings

See the variety of professional development offerings available through NAHB and its local associations in this interactive brochure. 

Or, to search for specific course offerings in your area, visit www.nahb.org/courses, or click here for a comprehensive listing. Also view upcoming conferences.

 

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