Essential Tips for York, PA Homeowners
Discover essential tips for York, PA homeowners on home maintenance, hiring local contractors, budgeting for remodeling, and supporting the local community.
Bathroom Remodeling Experts: Your Partners in Creating an Oasis
The bathroom oasis is trending. In recent years, the trend of creating spa-like bathrooms in residential homes has gained significant popularity, and for good reason. People are increasingly seeking...
15 Remodeling Terms Every Homeowner Should Know
Discover 15 key remodeling terms every homeowner should know to navigate your project smoothly and communicate better with your contractor.
Preparing Your Pennsylvania Garden for Winter: Essential Tips for Ground and Container Plants
Prepare your PA garden for winter with tips from the York Builders Association on protecting in-ground plants, potted plants & shrubs.
YBA Announces First Annual South Central PA Construction Expo: An Event for Industry Professionals
The York Builders Association is excited to announce the inaugural South Central PA Construction Expo, set to take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Wyndham Garden York. This highly anticipated event is designed to bring together professionals from across the construction industry, including builders, remodelers, contractors, and suppliers, to network, learn, and explore the latest innovations and trends shaping the future of the industry.
Community Impact: YBA Members Making a Difference – Spotlight on TC Backer Construction, LLC
The York Builders Association is proud to spotlight TC Backer Construction, LLC, and we look forward to seeing their continued positive impact in the years to come.
​Latest NAHB News
- Weaker Homeownership Data for Younger Householdsby Na Zhao on October 29, 2024
The homeownership rate for those under the age of 35 dropped to 37% in the third quarter of 2024, reaching the lowest level since the first quarter of 2020, according to the Census’s Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS). Amidst elevated mortgage interest rates and tight housing supply, housing […]
- Construction Job Openings Fall in Septemberby Robert Dietz on October 29, 2024
After a period of slowing associated with declines for some elements of residential construction, the count of open construction sector jobs trended lower in the September data, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The data indicates the demand for […]
- Owner-Occupied Single-Family Housing Units Across Congressional Districtsby Jing Fu on October 28, 2024
With elevated interest rates and rising home prices, 103.5 million households in the United States cannot afford a $495,750 median-priced new home. The growing affordability crisis makes housing a top issue for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Both presidential candidates have offered […]
- Mortgage-Free Homeowners by Congressional Districtsby Na Zhao on October 25, 2024
As of 2023, nearly 40% of homeowners in the United States are mortgage-free, the highest level seen in the past 13 years. With elections approaching, it is valuable to analyze the share of mortgage-free homeowners across congressional districts, as these patterns often provide insights into the […]
- All-Cash Sales and Prices Decline in the Third Quarterby Fan-Yu Kuo on October 25, 2024
 All-cash purchases accounted for 7.9% of new home sales in the third quarter of 2024, marking the highest level this year but lowest level for the third quarter since 2022, according to NAHB analysis of the latest Census Quarterly Sales by Price and Financing report. Among mortgaged home sales, […]
​Latest PBA News
- 2024 Fall PBA Board of Directors Meetingby Rick Cochran on October 29, 2024
The PBA Board of Directors met for the final meeting of 2024 on October 18 in Harrisburg. Officers for 2025 were elected unanimously by the directors in attendance. They include: The post 2024 Fall PBA Board of Directors Meeting appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Proclaims October Careers in Construction Monthby Rick Cochran on October 7, 2024
As the request of PBA, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has proclaimed October as Careers in Construction Month! Please see the official proclamation below: Â The post Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Proclaims October Careers in Construction Month appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
- Fall 2024 Committee & Board of Directors Registrationby Rick Cochran on August 27, 2024
Registration is now open for the Fall 2024 PBA Committee & Board of Directors meetings. The meeting will take place October 17-18 at the Best Western Premier located at 800 The post Fall 2024 Committee & Board of Directors Registration appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Associate Appreciation Month – A Note Of Thanks from PBA President Tom McCosbyby Rick Cochran on August 21, 2024
September is Associate Appreciation Month at PBA, a time to recognize our associate members and show our great respect for their contribution to our association. I looked up the definition The post Associate Appreciation Month – A Note Of Thanks from PBA President Tom McCosby appeared first on […]
- State Representative Report NAHB Spring Leadership Meeting June 2024by Rick Cochran on July 26, 2024
The Committees, Councils, Board of Directors and Leadership Council of NAHB met in Washington DC last month. The meeting also included a day on Capitol Hill visiting our Legislators. The The post State Representative Report NAHB Spring Leadership Meeting June 2024 appeared first on Pennsylvania […]