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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
  • Job Growth Slows in January
    by Jing Fu on February 7, 2025

    U.S. job growth slowed in January amid Southern California wildfires and severe winter weather across much of the country. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate edged down to 4.0%. This month’s data indicates that the labor market is slowing at the start of 2025 but remains healthy. In January, wage […]

  • Builders’ Top Challenges for 2025
    by Ashok Chaluvadi on February 6, 2025

    The most significant challenge builders faced in 2024 was high interest rates, as reported by 91% of builders in the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index survey.  A smaller, albeit still significant share of 78% expect interest rates to remain a problem in 2025. The next four most serious […]

  • Mortgage Applications Increase Marginally in January
    by Catherine Koh on February 5, 2025

    The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly survey, increased by 3.1% month-over-month on a seasonally adjusted (SA) basis, primarily driven by purchasing activity. Compared to January last year, the index is […]

  • Homeownership Rate for Younger Households Declines
    by Na Zhao on February 5, 2025

    The homeownership rate for those under the age of 35 dropped to 36.3% in the last quarter of 2024, reaching the lowest level since the third quarter of 2019, according to the Census’s Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS). Amidst elevated mortgage interest rates and tight housing supply, housing […]

  • Construction Labor Market Softens
    by Robert Dietz on February 4, 2025

    After a period of slowing associated with declines for some elements of the residential construction industry, the count of open construction sector jobs remained lower than a year ago, per the December Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The number of open […]

​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 […]