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

Pella to Hold 30 ‘ProExpo’ Events Around the Country

Events across the U.S. and Canada over the next few months will help professionals in the design, building and remodeling industries build their business skills and help feed the hungry in today’s tough economy.

U.S. and Canadian sports venues in 30 cities will spring into action on Feb. 2 through May 13 for Pella’s “The Pro Expo,” where attendees can obtain continuing education credits; learn about the latest products, services and tips to help build their business; and support local food banks in partnership with The Salvation Army.

Events will be held at each location from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Leading brands like Kohler, James Hardie, Schluter Systems, AZEK, DuPont and Contractors.com will join Pella Windows and Doors in showcasing products, services and the latest building practices.

Training and educational credits will be offered in partnership with NAHB, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and the American Institute of Architects. Sessions presented by Pella and industry partners will cover proper window installation, marketing ideas, construction tips, trends and green building.

A Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. representative will present the keynote address at each event on “The Future of Remodeling.”

Sessions will be held in notable stadiums like Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Soldier Field in Chicago, Gillette Stadium in Boston, Chase Field in Phoenix and more.

Attendees are asked to preregister online at THEPROEXPO.com or by calling 888-644-EXPO.

The schedule of events:

  • Feb. 2 — Denver, Coors Field
  • Feb. 4 — Salt Lake City, Energy Solutions Arena
  • Feb. 9 — San Diego, Qualcomm Stadium
  • Feb. 11 — Phoenix, Chase Field 
  • Feb. 16 — Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium 
  • Feb. 18 — San Francisco, AT&T Park
  • Feb. 23 — Nashville, Tenn., LP Field 
  • Feb. 25 — Green Bay, Wis., Lambeau Field
  • March 2 — Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa Events Center
  • March 4 — Atlanta, Turner Field
  • March 9 — Charlotte, N.C., Bank of America Stadium
  • March 11 — West Caldwell, N.J., Atlantic Health Jets Training Center
  • March 16 — Richmond, Va., Richmond Int’l Raceway
  • March 18 — Chicago, Soldier Field
  • March 23 — New York, Citi Field
  • March 25 — Boston, Gillette Stadium
  • March 30 — Philadelphia, Citizens Bank Park
  • April 1 — Kansas City, Mo., Kauffman Stadium
  • April 6 — Pittsburgh, PNC Park
  • April 8 — Grand Rapids, Mich., Van Andel Arena
  • April 13 — Milwaukee, Miller Park
  • April 15 — Minneapolis, Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
  • April 20 — Columbus, Ohio, Schottenstein Center
  • April 22 — St. Louis, Busch Stadium
  • April 27 — Cincinnati, Great American Ball Park
  • April 29 — Cleveland, Cleveland Browns Stadium
  • May 4 — Toronto, Ontario (Canada), Rogers Centre
  • May 6 — Detroit, Ford Field 
  • May 11 — Seattle, Safeco Field  
  • May 13 — Portland, Ore., Oregon Convention Center


Headquartered in Pella, Iowa, the Pella Corporation is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — The Leading Suppliers of NAHB.

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