Washington Hotline - 12/18/2009 (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
Senate Tax Extender Plan Likely to Omit “Carried Interest” Proposal
FHA Announces Temporary Condo Waivers Through 2010
Multifamily Housing Starts Rebound…Somewhat
Effluent Limitation Guidelines Finalized
2010 HUD Budget Summary Now Available
Pillars Call for Entries Now Open, Win an Award in 2010!
Resources: Multifamily at IBS is "Kind of a Big Deal"
Calendar: IBS, Green Building Award Entries, 2010 Pillars Call for Entries Now Open!

Calendar: IBS, Green Building Award Entries, 2010 Pillars Call for Entries Now Open!

January

Submit Your Multfamily Green Building Award Entries

By Jan. 15, 2010!

Entries are now being accepted for the 2010 NAHB National Green Building Awards.

The prestigious awards will be presented at a gala dinner as part of the 12th annual NAHB National Green Building Conference in Raleigh, N.C., May 16-18.

All homes and developments must be scored to the National Green Building Standard or NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines.

Award categories include:

HBA Green Building Program of the Year

Local Government Green Building Initiative of the Year

Green Advocate of the Year

Green Project of the Year — Single-Family

Green Project of the Year — Multifamily

Green Project of the Year — Development

Green Project of the Year — Remodeling

The awards are open to both NAHB members and non-members. All award applications are available online at www.nahb.org/greenbuildingawards and submissions must be postmarked by Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

Exhibit booths are selling briskly and potential exhibitors can e-mail Christopher Hood or call him at 800-368-5242 x8684.

For sponsorship information, contact Harris Floyd, x8208, or Grante Wright, x8051.

For additional information on the awards program, contact Chad Riedy, x8225.

Come to the 2010 International Builders Show!

For a limited time, NAHB members can receive a complimentary 4-day exhibit registration, giving them access to the hottest exhibit floor in the building industry for absolutely no charge!
Purchase a one or two day education pass, giving you access to education on the days you select and 4-day pass to the exhibit floor. And remember, education sessions are FREE on Friday!

The Apartment and Condo Meeting Place is the place to be during the 2010 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. When not attending multifamily education sessions at IBS, visit The Meeting Place — the official headquarters for NAHB Multifamily — to network and socialize with your peers, learn more about the multifamily industry at exciting, interactive events, or just relax.

April

Enter the 2010 Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards Today!
Deadline April 9, 2010

Enter the National Association of Home Builders' 2010 Pillars of the Industry Awards – the housing industry's most coveted awards for excellence in apartment and condo development, design, marketing and management. Download the call for entries brochure and learn the benefits of the program, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and fees.

Take advantage of the easy online application process. Apply online by Friday, April 9, 2010.

Visit www.nahb.org/pillarsawards for the awards criteria and a complete list of categories.

Any questions? Please contact Sheronda Carr, NAHB Multifamily, at 800-368-5242 x8168 or scarr@nahb.org.