NBN Online for the week of February 1, 2010

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Looking to Repair Broken Home Finance System
High Unemployment Levels Put Housing on Slow Growth Track
Builders Need to Act Fast on Home Buyer Tax Credit
Nation's Building News Begins Biweekly Publication
Coast to Coast
Lifelines Dry Up for Mortgage Lending
Politics & Government
Builders Continue to Battle Unfair Health Care Bill Provision
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Decline in November, Inventories Slim
Housing Starts Down in December, But Permits Rise
Economy, Foreclosures Take Toll on Builder Confidence
Returning Home Buyers Show a Shift in Preferences
FHA Announces Tighter Lending Requirements
IRS Updates Form 5405 for Home Buyer Tax Credit
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Protecting Stairs During Drywall Installation
builders show
Crowds at IBS More Upbeat About Prospects for 2010
50Plus Housing
Social Activities Not at the Top of 55+ Home Buyer Wish List
It’s Not Easy Getting a Handle on What 55+ Home Buyers Want
Sales
NAHB Names Gold Award Winners of The Nationals
‘Think Sold!’ Provides the Tools to Sell Homes, Even in a Slow Market
Multifamily
Research Center Certifies First Green Multifamily Buildings
Remodelers
Remodeling Poised to Enter Early Phase of Recovery
Apply for NAHB Remodelers Leadership Grant by Friday, Feb. 5
Education
Education Calendar
environment
Remodelers Advised to Apply Now for Lead Certification
Green Building
Appraisals Impeding Wider Use of Green Products
Builders See Cost Savings Move Green Into the Mainstream
Builder Rebate Program Helps Owners Weatherize Homes
Green Building Awards Deadline Is Feb. 3
Greening Missouri Homes Conference Set for March 16-17
home builders institute
Construction Management Contest Winners Announced
Building Products
Pella to Hold 30 ‘ProExpo’ Events Around the Country
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Education Scholarship Fund Created to Honor Joe Robson
Evans Scholarship Fund Awards $41,000 to 13 Students
Association News
Nation’s Home Builders Elect Leadership for 2010
Hall of Fame Builder F. Coin Campbell, Jr. Dies at 85
Let Love Bloom This Valentine’s Day With FTD 20% Discount
FedEx Offers Big Savings on Shipping
Members, Take Advantage of Special Offers From Hertz
Speakers Wanted for 2011 International Builders’ Show
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Nation’s Home Builders Elect Leadership for 2010

Hall of Fame Builder F. Coin Campbell, Jr. Dies at 85

Let Love Bloom This Valentine’s Day With FTD 20% Discount

FedEx Offers Big Savings on Shipping

Speakers Wanted for 2011 International Builders’ Show

Calendar of Events

Members, Take Advantage of Special Offers From Hertz

NAHB members can take advantage of special offers — in addition to their member discount — when they make their reservations with Hertz.

Members can make their reservations at hertz.com, with their travel agent or by calling Hertz at 800-654-2210.

When making the reservation, be sure include the NAHB code, CDP# 51046 in all your reservations.

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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