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Latest NAHB News
  • Lowest Saving Rate Since June 2022
    by Na Zhao on May 28, 2026

    Personal income was essentially unchanged in April 2026, following a 0.5% gain in March, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. On a year-over-year basis, personal income was 2.5% higher than in April 2025. As consumer spending outpaced income growth, the personal saving […]

  • New Home Sales Down in April on Affordability Concerns
    by Robert Dietz on May 28, 2026

    Elevated mortgage rates, higher inflation and economic uncertainty kept more buyers on the sidelines in April as ongoing affordability challenges continue. Sales of newly built single-family homes fell 6.2% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 622,000, according to data from the U.S. […]

  • Multifamily Missing Middle Construction: First Quarter 2026
    by Robert Dietz on May 27, 2026

    Multifamily missing middle construction declined at the start of 2026. The missing middle construction sector includes development of medium-density housing, such as townhouses, duplexes and other small multifamily properties. The multifamily segment of the missing middle (apartments in 2- to […]

  • First Quarter 2026 Multifamily Construction Data
    by Robert Dietz on May 26, 2026

    According to NAHB analysis of quarterly Census data, the count of multifamily, for-rent housing starts increased year-over-year during the first quarter of 2026. For the quarter, 107,000 multifamily residences started construction. Of this total, 103,000 were built-for-rent. This built-for-rent […]

  • Custom Home Building – A Bright Spot for Construction
    by Robert Dietz on May 25, 2026

    With overall single-family construction down 5% for the first four months of 2026, custom home building has been a relative bright spot. The custom building market is less sensitive to the interest rate cycle than other forms of home building but is more sensitive to changes in household wealth and […]

Latest PBA News
  • Students and Instructors Recognized
    by Rick Cochran on May 28, 2026

    It’s that time of the year again where students are graduating from career and technical centers. We applaud all these graduates and especially those enrolled in a PBA Endorsed Trade The post Students and Instructors Recognized appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration – IMPORTANT
    by Rick Cochran on May 18, 2026

    Due to a change in the Commonwealth Fiscal Code, 72 P.S. § 1603-U, the registration fee has been increased to $100 every two years. This fee applies to all new and renewal applications. There The post PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration – IMPORTANT appeared first on Pennsylvania […]

  • Wilkes-Barre Area CTC Dedicated to Providing Quality Education
    by Rick Cochran on May 8, 2026

    The final re-certification visit of the year for the Pennsylvania Builders Association’s Endorsed Trade Program recently concluded at Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center, where an impressive 10 programs earned The post Wilkes-Barre Area CTC Dedicated to Providing Quality Education […]

  • Summer 2026 Regional Meeting Registration OPEN
    by Rick Cochran on April 27, 2026

    Registration for the Summer Regional Meetings is now open. Regional Meetings are the most important for members to attend. This is where members can be informed about what’s going on The post Summer 2026 Regional Meeting Registration OPEN appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Summer Room Block & Registration is NOW OPEN!
    by Rick Cochran on April 20, 2026

    With the warmer temperatures, thoughts are turning to summer. The PBA Summer Roundtables and Board of Directors gathering will take place once again at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in The post Summer Room Block & Registration is NOW OPEN! appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.