NBN Online for the week of April 5, 2010

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Builders Face Health Reform Without Onerous Provision
Some Relief From Lofty Lumber Prices Is on the Way
BALA Design Trends and Photos: Simplicity and Exquisite Details
Use Free NAHB Online Tools, Opportunities to Sell Homes in April
New Resources Available for Membership Day Recruitment Drive
Coast to Coast
Spurt of Home Buying as End of Tax Credit Looms
Politics & Government
Senate Panel Approves Financial Overhaul Bill
House Subcommittee OKs Home Star Energy Retrofit Bill
Mark Your Calendar for the 2010 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Commercial Loan Limits Could Worsen Housing Credit Crunch
New Home Sales Gain Little Traction in February
Eye on the Economy: The Weather Disrupts the Housing Numbers
Spring Construction Forecast Conference Moves Online
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Affixing Router Templates to Surfaces
commercial
Nonresidential Construction Remains Weak in February
Sales
Millennials Are Rising, Home Builders Need to Follow
Foreign Buyers Are Energizing the Southern California Market
50Plus Housing
Long-Time Chicago Residents Have New, Livable Homes
Webinar to Present 50+ Buyers Changes in Today’s Market
Multifamily
Proposed FHA Underwriting Changes Raise Concerns
Remodelers
NAHB Has Sample Contract Language for Lead Paint Rule
100-Year-Old Home Enters 21st Century Better Than New
Promote Remodeling With NAHB ‘May Is Remodeling Month’ Toolkit
Remodelers Only Have a Few Weeks to Prepare for Lead Rule
Apply for NAHB Remodelers Awards
Design
Survey Identifies Hottest Outdoor Living Trends for 2010
Free Webinar on Custom Home Builder Trends on April 7
Building Systems
Log Home Mill Recycling Effort Slashes Landfill Waste
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
Lakeside Home ‘Outrageously Green’ With Rustic Surprises
National Green Building Conference Set for Raleigh in May
environment
Proposed Ozone Rule Would Constrain Economic Growth
Builders Bracing for Chesapeake Bay Clean-up Rules
Legal
Resources on Liability Issues Available to Members Online
global
Harvard Program Looks at Securing Chinese Finance
Workforce housing
Buying a Home Still Out of Reach for Many Key Workers
Building Products
JELD-WEN Honored as Energy Star Partner of the Year
Broan Introduces Solar-Powered Attic Ventilator
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Endowment Funds IBS Student Scholarships for 2011
Association News
Spring Board Last Chance for Spokesperson Training in 2010
NAHB Spring Board Meeting April 18-23 in Washington
To Mom With Love With an FTD 20% Discount to Members
HP Business AdvantEdge Laptop — $399 for NAHB Members
Members, Save on Reservations From Hertz
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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NAHB Has Sample Contract Language for Lead Paint Rule

100-Year-Old Home Enters 21st Century Better Than New

Promote Remodeling With NAHB ‘May Is Remodeling Month’ Toolkit

Remodelers Only Have a Few Weeks to Prepare for Lead Rule

Apply for NAHB Remodelers Awards

NAHB Remodelers invites its members to apply for a variety of awards each year that recognize the achievements of both local councils and individual members. The awards include:

Livable Community Awards

  • Co-sponsored by NAHB and AARP
  • Entries are automatically considered for the Homes for Life Award.
  • Application Deadline: July 16
  • Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/livablecommunities 


Remodeler of the Year

  • Applications deadline: July 16
  • The award will be presented Sept. 16 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore. 
  • The winner will be invited to participate in an education session at the 2011 International Builders’ Show in Orlando. The education session will be moderated by Patrick O’Toole of Qualified Remodeler.
  • Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/roy.  
  • Sponsored by Pella Corporation.


National Remodeling Hall of Fame 

  • Applications deadline: July 16
  • The award will be presented Sept. 16 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore. 
  • Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/halloffame.  
  • Sponsored by Pella Corporation.


CADRE — Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence

  • Application deadline: July 16
  • Entry Fee: $50 — This is a one-time entry fee, regardless of the number of entries per member or council. There is no entry fee for the community service category.
  • Winners will be honored on Sept. 16 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore.
  • Application and details available at www.nahb.org/cadre.
  • Sponsored by Pella Corporation.


Homes for Life CAPS Project Award

  • Application deadline: July 16
  • Entry fee: $50
  • Entries are also automatically considered for the Livable Communities Award.
  • The award will be presented Sept. 16 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Baltimore.  
  • Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/homesforlife.  
  • Sponsored by Best Bath.


Remodeler of the Month

  • Application deadline: 15th of every month
  • Applicants must be builder members of NAHB and NAHB Remodelers. 
  • Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/rom.
  • The application must be submitted electronically to remodel@nahb.com.
  • Each application is judged for three months. 


For more information, e-mail Kelly Mack at NAHB, call her at 800-368-5242 x8451 or visit www.nahb.org/remodelerawards.


 

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