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York Builders Association Announces the 57th Annual York Home & Garden Show

York Builders Association Announces the 57th Annual York Home & Garden Show

The York Builders Association is excited to announce the 57th Annual York Home & Garden Show, returning February 7-9, 2025, at the UPMC Arena in the York Expo Center. Proudly sponsored by Traditions Bank, Member FDIC, this highly anticipated event brings together homeowners, industry professionals, and experts for a weekend of inspiration, education, and connection.

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​Latest NAHB News
  • Housing Starts Retreat at the Start of 2025
    by Robert Dietz on February 19, 2025

    Constrained housing affordability conditions due to ongoing, elevated interest rates led to a reduction in single-family production to start the new year. Overall housing starts decreased 9.8% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.37 million units, according to a report from the U.S. […]

  • Builder Confidence Falls on Tariff and Housing Cost Concerns
    by Robert Dietz on February 18, 2025

    Builder sentiment fell sharply in February over concerns on tariffs, elevated mortgage rates and high housing costs. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 42 in February, down five points from January and the lowest level in five months, according to the National […]

  • Construction Self-Employment Stable at 23%
    by Natalia Siniavskaia on February 18, 2025

    The share of self-employed in construction remains just under 23%, a new post-pandemic norm. While this is significantly higher than an economy-wide average of 10% of the employed labor force, for construction, these rates are historically low. Across the nation, construction self-employment rates […]

  • Single-Family Permits End 2024 with Strong Momentum  
    by Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on February 17, 2025

    Over 2024, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 981,834. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is an increase of 8.0% over the 2023 level of 909,227. Year-to-date ending in December, single-family permits were up in all four regions. The range of […]

  • Credit for Builders Tightens, Cost Results Mixed
    by Paul Emrath on February 14, 2025

    Borrowers and lenders agreed that credit for residential Land Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) tightened further in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to NAHB’s survey on AD&C Financing and the Federal Reserve’s survey of senior loan officers. The net easing index […]

​Latest PBA News
  • 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 […]

  • Winter Regional Meeting Registration OPEN!
    by Rick Cochran on January 7, 2025

    Registrations are now open for the 2025 Winter Regional Meetings. Regional meetings are important opportunities for PBA members to stay informed and to have their voices heard. Please check to The post Winter Regional Meeting Registration OPEN! appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Meet Dean Hilliard, 2025 PBA President
    by Rick Cochran on January 2, 2025

    On January 1, 2025, Dean Hilliard assumed the office of PBA President. Read below to learn more about Dean, his ties to the industry, and his plans for the Pennsylvania The post Meet Dean Hilliard, 2025 PBA President appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Year-End Message from Tom McCosby, PBA President
    by Rick Cochran on November 25, 2024

    As the year winds down, I would like to thank everyone who has worked to make PBA a more modern, responsive organization. First, John Olson started us on a path The post Year-End Message from Tom McCosby, PBA President appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • PBA Winter Meeting Registration/Mohegan Pennsylvania Accepted Winter Meeting Reservations
    by Rick Cochran on November 25, 2024

    All attendees MUST register for the meetings. More information is available HERE. Hotel information can be found below. Plans are underway for the 2025 PBA Committee and Board of Directors The post PBA Winter Meeting Registration/Mohegan Pennsylvania Accepted Winter Meeting Reservations appeared […]