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Haley Miller Returns to YBA as Project Manager

Haley Miller Returns to YBA as Project Manager

The York Builders Association (YBA) is excited to welcome back Haley Miller, who is rejoining the team as Project Manager. Haley previously served as Director of Events at YBA, where she played a key role in organizing and enhancing member experiences at association events.

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​Latest NAHB News
  • Mortgage Rates Hold Steady After Early March Drop
    by Catherine Koh on March 27, 2025

    Mortgage rates dropped significantly at the start of March before stabilizing, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage settling at 6.65%, according to Freddie Mac. This marks a 19-basis-point (bps) decline from February. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage fell by 20 bps to 5.83%. The […]

  • Property Tax Revenue Outpaces Other Sources in 2024
    by Jesse Wade on March 26, 2025

    Property tax revenue collected by state and local governments reached a new high in 2024 and continued to make up a bulk of tax revenue. Total tax revenue for state and local governments also reached a high after falling in 2023, driven by higher revenue across all sources. In 2024, tax revenue […]

  • Consumer Expectations Fall Again
    by Fan-Yu Kuo on March 25, 2025

    Consumer confidence fell for the fourth straight month amid growing concerns about the economic outlook and policy uncertainties, especially potential tariffs. Uncertainties continue to weigh on consumer sentiment as consumer confidence dropped to a 4-year low and expectations for the future […]

  • Slight Decline in Rates Helps New Home Sales to Edge Higher in February
    by Robert Dietz on March 25, 2025

    A slight decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February even as housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong headwind on the market. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in February increased 1.8% to a 676,000 […]

  • Lower Mortgage Rates, Better Affordability
    by Na Zhao on March 24, 2025

    As housing affordability remains a critical challenge across the country, mortgage rates continue to play a central role in shaping homebuying power. Mortgage rates stayed elevated throughout 2023 and early 2024. Recent data, however, shows a modest decline in mortgage rates. Even slight declines […]

​Latest PBA News
  • FREE Build Science Programs for Members and Students
    by Rick Cochran on March 26, 2025

    The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center shared the following information Build Science curriculum with PBA. This is a free resource for all members – as well as a great tool for The post FREE Build Science Programs for Members and Students appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • PBA Installs 2025 Officers
    by Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025

    As they do every year, PBA members gathered to celebrate and install leadership at the Installation Gala. This year’s event was held on March 21 at the Mohegan Pennsylvania in The post PBA Installs 2025 Officers appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Jon Sukonik Honored with Special PBA Award
    by Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025

    During the 2025 PBA Installation Gala, Immediate Past President Thomas McCosby announced the establishment of a new PBA award designed to recognize outstanding service to the members. For the inaugural The post Jon Sukonik Honored with Special PBA Award appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]

  • PBA Winter 2025 Committee and Board of Directors Reports
    by Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025

    PBA members gathered at the Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre for the Winter Committee and Board of Directors meetings along with the annual Installation Gala. Meeting chairs provided a brief summary The post PBA Winter 2025 Committee and Board of Directors Reports appeared first on […]

  • IMPORTANT Annual Filing Requirements for Business Owners
    by Rick Cochran on February 6, 2025

    For 2025, Pennsylvania introduced a new annual obligation: filing an annual report with the Department of State. The new annual filing is mandatory for all business and nonprofit entities registered The post IMPORTANT Annual Filing Requirements for Business Owners appeared first on Pennsylvania […]