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Latest NAHB News
  • 2025 New Single-Family Starts by Census Division
    by Jing Fu on July 10, 2026

    Persistently high mortgage rates, elevated costs for builders, and ongoing supply-side constraints continued to weigh on single-family construction in 2025. According to the NAHB analysis of the 2025 Survey of Construction (SOC), a total of 939,182 new single-family units started construction […]

  • Existing Home Sales Slowed in June
    by Fan-Yu Kuo on July 9, 2026

    After reaching a five-month high last month, existing home sales pulled back in June as record-high home prices and elevated mortgage rates weighed on buyers. This monthly volatility reflects the sensitivity of home buyer demand to mortgage rate changes. Mortgage rates, though lower than a year […]

  • Remodeling Market Sentiment Remains in Positive Territory in Second Quarter
    by Eric Lynch on July 9, 2026

    In the second quarter of 2026, the NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 61, down one point compared to the previous quarter. The RMI has remained in the low 60s consistently over the past year. Even with this slight decline from the previous quarter, remodeler […]

  • Mortgage Activity Flat in June, ARM Share Decreases
    by Catherine Koh on July 8, 2026

    Mortgage applications stalled in June as higher mortgage rates dampened market activity. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Market Composite Index, a measure of total mortgage application volume, stayed relatively unchanged with a marginal decrease of 0.3% month-over-month on a seasonally […]

  • Characteristics of Homes in Age-Restricted Communities 
    by Onnah Dereski on July 8, 2026

    In 2025, approximately 47,000 homes were built in age-restricted communities, representing 3.45% of all housing starts. According to the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction, roughly two-thirds of these homes (30,000) were single-family units, while the remaining 17,000 were […]

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 Meeting 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 Meeting Registration is NOW OPEN! appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.