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• Field Notes
• Nuts & Bolts
• Highlights
• Workshops & Gatherings
• What We're Up To
• Amazing sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the industry.

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The real estate market has been stuck in the doldrums, but 2026 is shaping up to be a critical turning point for buyers and sellers alike, according to Kipknger. While high mortgage rates and low inventory have defined the last few years, a major rebalancing may be on the horizon.

Source: Kiplinger

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Some Habitat for Humanity chapters are altering their model and using factory-built housing on some of their sites. It's a change for the organization and for its volunteers.

Source: NPR

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July 29 - August 1, 2026

This year’s annual conference will be held at the Metropolitan at the 9 in Cleveland, Ohio.

A limited number of rooms have been reserved, and bookings are now open.

Standard rooms with two double beds are in particularly high demand, so we recommend securing your reservation early.

Source: AIBD / The Metropolitan at the 9

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Common mistakes include overclaiming business use, mixing methods or expenses, and failing to keep proper mileage and expense records. These errors often occur for both sole proprietors and solo LLCs, as they typically file on Schedule C.
To help with the recordkeeping, we've found a free IRS Printable Mileage Log Template.

Source: driversnote

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January 7 - Board of Directors (Virtual) 4:00 pm ET

January 13 - North East Ohio Chapter (in Person) - Lunch & Learn - 11:00 am - North Jackson, Ohio

January 21 - Eastern Shore Chapter (virtual) - 3:30 pm ET

February 17 - National Council of Building Designer Certification (Virtual) 11:00 am ET.

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December 30 - CE Watch Party - 2:00 p.m. ET - A Guide to Client Onboarding: Crafting Winning Proposals and Contracts (1.0 P1 CE)

January 8 - Members Helping Members Roundtable - 3:00 pm ET (1.0 Elective CE)

January 9 - Coffee with Bernie - 10:00 a.m. ET - Cost-Effective Build and Design Ideas (1.0 P3 -CE)

January 20 - High-Performance Homes Team - The underlying principles of multi-layered, ventilated walls. - 2:00 p.m. ET (1.0 P4 CE)

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AEC Daily - ​Look for in-person and virtual events.

AirVent Attic Ventilation: Ask the Expert™ Seminar Schedule - In-person events - Schedule & Registration​

NEW! AIBD Connect - Colorado - May 1, Castle Rock, CO. Schedule & Registration.

AIBD Connect - Florida - January 16, Sanford, FL. Schedule & Registration.

Chief Architect Virtual Training- January 7-16, 2025

AIBD Annual Conference - July 29-August 1, 2026 - Reserve your hotel room​

Green Home Institute - ​Look for in-person and virtual events.

SoftPlan - Virtual training dates​

SBCA - Components Craft - February 24-25, 2026 - Austin, TX. - Information​

Traditional Building Conference - March 24-25, 2026 - Salem, MA - Registration opens January 6​

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Join us in celebrating Bill Owens, the incoming NAHB Chairman, at the 2026 International Builders' Show (IBS)! The AIBD Board of Directors has approved a sponsorship for his kickoff party.

This sponsorship wasn’t part of our initial budget, so we’re inviting AIBD members to help us raise $5,000.

The sponsorship includes 15 tickets to this exclusive event. Members who donate $350 or more will receive one ticket, with an additional ticket for every $350 donated (e.g., $700 for two tickets).

We currently have seven tickets available.

If we don’t reach our goal, all funds raised will be redirected to another AIBD/NAHB initiative.

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