NBN Online for the week of December 21, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
• Green Demo Home Floor Plans at IBS Aimed at New Market
• Senate Health Care Bill a Threat to Home Building Industry
• Attendees Say IBS Gives a Big Boost to Their Business
• IRS Clarifies Home Buyer Tax Credit Ambiguities
• Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published During the Holidays
Coast to Coast
• Builders Find That Smaller Homes Are Selling Well These Days
Politics & Government
• Bipartisan Home Energy Efficiency Bill Introduced in House
• NAHB Urges Senate to Omit ‘Carried Interest’ Proposal
• Estate Tax Could Disappear in 2010 and Return in 2011
• House Democrats Introduce Comprehensive Immigration Bill
Economics & Finance
• Housing Starts Regain Some Ground in November
• Builder Confidence Edges Down in December
• Public Transportation Not a Big Factor Behind Housing Choices
• Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
IBS
• Pavilion a Valuable Resource to Line Up Housing Credit at IBS
• Exhibitors Prepare More Than a Few Surprises for Builders’ Show
• The Next Gen Home: Photos and Floor Plans
• Show Village Homes: Elevations and Floor Plans
• IBS Offers Virtual Tours of New American Home
• Attend Business Survival Discussions at IBS
• IBS Keynote Sessions Offer Non-Traditional Business Pointers
• Mingle With TV Stars, Make Videos at Theme Center Lounge
• Slots Filling for Spokesperson Training at Builders' Show
• BuilderBooks.com Offers New Resources at Builders' Show
construction safety
• 2009 Safety Award Winners to Be Honored at Builders' Show
Tips
• Builders’ Tip: Caulking an Undermount Sink in Place
Technology
• Home Technology Trends, Planning Discussed at IBS
Sales
• Consumers Expect to See Eco-Conscious Merchandising
Remodelers
• Training Courses to Meet EPA Lead Paint Rule Offered at IBS
• Networking and Education Opportunities for Remodelers at IBS
• Apply for NAHB Remodelers Leadership Grant by Feb. 1
Education
• Visit NAHB Education Booth at IBS for Hourly, Daily Giveaways
• Boost Sales, Management Skills With Pre-Show Courses at IBS
• Earn AIA Credit at IBS Sessions and Pre-Show Courses
• Education Calendar
Green Building
• Obama Home Energy-Efficiency Effort Could Boost Recovery
• Minnesota Builders Breed Success in State Home Weatherization Effort
• IBS Keynoter Says Eco-Business Gives an Edge to Builders
environment
• Midwest Consortium Offers Professional Radon Courses
Legal
• Green Building Litigation Webcast Airs Jan. 12
hbi
• HBI Training to Meet Obama’s Call for More Energy-Efficiency
Building Products
• Home Depot to Sell Martha Steward Paint
TV
• NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
• More Than 575 Students Apply for Scholarships to Attend IBS
Association News
• Members, Save up to $30 on Hertz Weekly-Weekend Rentals
• FedEx Offers Big Savings on Shipping
• NAHB Board to Meet on Jan. 21 in Las Vegas
• Speakers Wanted for 2011 International Builders’ Show
• FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members
• Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Visit NAHB Education Booth at IBS for Hourly, Daily Giveaways

Boost Sales, Management Skills With Pre-Show Courses at IBS

Earn AIA Credit at IBS Sessions and Pre-Show Courses

Education Calendar

  

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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> Save up to $30 on Hertz Weekly-Weekend Rentals Through Feb. 6
> FedEx Offers Big Savings on Shipping
> FTD Offers 15% Discount to NAHB Members