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In This Issue:

Front Page
Congress Poised to Act on Home Buyer Tax Credit, NOLs
Higher Conforming Loan Limits Extended Through 2010
NAHB Begins Roll-Out of New Logo, Branding Strategy
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Crismon Peaks — A Luxury Home Repurposed
Coast to Coast
Fears of a New Chill in Home Sales
Politics & Government
Senate and House Advance Health Care Proposals
Economics & Finance
Five-Month Climb in New Home Sales Ends in September
Broken Home Finance System Due for Major Revamping
Eye on the Economy: Tax Credit Stimulates Housing as Expected
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Improve Your Hole Saw's Performance
IBS
Get Your Pipes Ready. Your Vocal Pipes, That Is.
Slots Filling Up for Spokesperson Training at Builders' Show
Multifamily
New Webinars on Multifamily Forecast, Consumer Wants
Remodelers
Top Remodelers, Councils Honored at Annual Gala
Follow 'Paper Trail' to Smoother, More Profitable Business
Education
Nominations for 2009 Designee of the Year Awards Due Nov. 13
Webcast Course on Dec. 10 to Teach Customer Service Skills
Education Calendar
legal
Early Findings Inconclusive on Chinese Drywall Hazards
codes and standards
NAHB Loses First Vote on Fire Sprinkler Mandate
environment
EPA Lead Paint Proposal Would Hit More Remodeling Jobs
More Stringent Storm Water Regulation in the Works
hbi
HBI Makes Strides Rebuilding New Orleans
Building Products
Paint Quality Institute Identifies Color Trends for 2010
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Endowment Intern Recommits to Home Building Career
Association News
Affiliate Representative Nominations Due Dec. 10
Save Big — at Least 60% — on Selected FedEx Shipping
Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier
Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

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

Webcast Course on Dec. 10 to Teach Customer Service Skills

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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