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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•	Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published During the Holidays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


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Related Articles

	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

	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