NBN Online for the week of December 7, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Pavilion at IBS to Help NAHB Members Line Up Financing
Read Our International Builders' Show Preview on Dec. 14
NAHB Seeks Member Input on Housing Finance Reform
Coast to Coast
Rock-Bottom Mortgage Rates Tempt Hesitant Home Shoppers
Housing Forum
Families Shouldn't Overlook Home Buying Opportunities
Politics & Government
Anti-Fraud Provisions Included in Tax Credit Extension
Senate Begins Floor Debate on Health Care
House Votes to Permanently Extend Estate Tax
Economics & Finance
FHA to Tighten Rules for Borrowers
Housing Affordability Running Near Record High
Record Low Mortgage Rates Help Spur Home Sales
Builder Confidence Continued to Sag in Early November
Housing Starts Decline in October
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: How to Trim Baseboards for a Snug Fit
Downturn
Your Balance Sheet Can Point You in the Right Direction
Move Forward in Your Market With Market Research
Dec. 14 Webinar to Discuss Affordable Housing Tools
IBS
Slots Filling for Spokesperson Training at Builders' Show
Early Bird IBS Registration Deadline on Friday, Dec. 11
Multifamily
FHA Announces Temporary Waivers to New Condo Policy
Remodelers
Apply for NAHB Remodelers Leadership Grant
Building Systems
Keyser Honored for Advancing Systems-Built Industry
Education
Education Calendar
codes
Builders Win Some, Lose Some in 16-Day Code Hearings
environment
New Storm Water Rules Ineffective and Burdensome
Remodeler Training to Meet New EPA Lead Paint Rule Lags
Green Building
First 'Emerald' Remodel Completed in Phoenix
Promote Green Building Locally With New PR Resources
Sales
A Simple Handshake Can Lead to Increased Sales
Workforce housing
ULI Honors Four Workforce Housing Communities
hbi
HBI Offers Online Certification Programs in Building Trades
Building Products
Whirlpool Appliances Go Into Sustainable Kit-Built Homes
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
HUD Secretary Gives Dunlop Lecture on Future of Housing
Association News
NAHB Board to Meet on Jan. 21 in Las Vegas
Affiliate Representative Nominations Due Dec. 10
FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members
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

NAHB Board to Meet on Jan. 21 in Las Vegas

Affiliate Representative Nominations Due Dec. 10

Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier

Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals

Calendar of Events

FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members

NAHB members can get a 15% discount on all flowers, gifts and gift baskets from FTD, the world’s oldest and one of the best known brands in the floral business.

Members can choose from gorgeous red roses, FTD's Share the Joy and Holiday Value collections, Vera Wang exclusive floral designs, spa sets, chocolates, wine baskets and more. They can also take advantage of FTD’s “Good as Gold” seven-day satisfaction guarantee of receiving beautiful, floral arrangements and plants that are guaranteed to last at least seven days.

Plus, FTD's same-day delivery and guaranteed satisfaction are also available with "Say It Your Way" bouquets that are delivered with your own personal audio greeting.

With 15,000 retail florists and 45,000 international affiliates, FTD can provide same-day floral service to nearly 100% of the U.S. population. FTD owned and operated U.S. call centers also offer 24/7 availability, including all major holidays.  

To use the NAHB Member Advantage 15% discount, visit www.ftd.com/nahb, or call 800-SEND-FTD (800-736-3383) and mention code 17421.

Other Member Advantage Discounts

For the most up-to-date details on the Member Advantage discount program and all of the participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA.


 

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