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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
  • Moving Out of Parental Homes is On Hold
    by Natalia Siniavskaia on January 20, 2025

    The worst on record rental affordability conditions, depleted “excess” savings of the pandemic era, and high mortgage rates halted the post-pandemic trend of young adults moving out of parental homes. The share of adults ages 25-34 living with parents or parents-in-law hovered just above 19% in […]

  • Housing Starts End 2024 on an Up Note
    by Robert Dietz on January 17, 2025

    Fueled by solid demand, single-family construction moved higher in December despite several headwinds facing the industry, including high mortgage rates, elevated financing costs for builders and a lack of buildable lots. Overall housing starts increased 15.8% in December to a seasonally adjusted […]

  • Remodeling Market Sentiment Improves in Fourth Quarter of 2024
    by Eric Lynch on January 16, 2025

    The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 68 for the fourth quarter of 2024, up five points compared to the previous quarter. Remodelers are more optimistic about the market than they were earlier in the year, corroborated by NAHB’s recent analysis of home […]

  • Builder Confidence Edges Up Even as Market Risk Concerns Rise
    by Robert Dietz on January 16, 2025

    Builder sentiment edged higher to begin the year on hopes for an improved economic growth and regulatory environment. At the same time, builders expressed concerns over building material tariffs and costs and a larger government deficit that would put upward pressure on inflation and mortgage […]

  • Housing Inflation Moderates Amid Higher Energy Costs
    by Fan-Yu Kuo on January 15, 2025

    Inflation edged up to a five-month high in December as energy prices surged, accounting for more than 40% of the monthly headline increase. Inflation ended 2024 at a 2.9% rate, down from 3.4% a year ago, although the last mile to the Fed’s 2% target continues to be challenging. While core […]

Latest PBA News
  • 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.

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

    Plans are underway for the 2025 PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings. The meetings, along with the annual Installation Gala, will be held March 20-22, 2025, at the Mohegan The post Mohegan Pennsylvania Accepted Winter Meeting Reservations appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]

  • PBA Mourns Past President Gene Kreitzer
    by Rick Cochran on November 20, 2024

    Gene Kreitzer, 2009 PBA President, passed away suddenly on November 18 in Lebanon County. Mr. Kreitzer, who owned and operated Gene Kreitzer Construction in Fredericksburg since 1978, was an active The post PBA Mourns Past President Gene Kreitzer appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.