York Builders Association and Traditions Mortgage Present 54th Annual York Home & Garden Show
The 54th Annual York Builders Association (YBA) Home & Garden Show will return to the Weis Arena at the York Fairgrounds from Feb 11 – 13, 2022. Sponsored by Traditions Mortgage, the York Home & Garden Show provides inspiration for home improvement projects of all kinds and gives area residents an opportunity to see and learn about the latest indoor and outdoor home and garden products and services directly from trusted local experts all under one roof for three days. Produced by the York Builders Association, this year’s event marks its 54th anniversary.
Dr. Teresa L. Gregory Installed as York Builders Association 2022 President
The York Builders Association (YBA), the York County PA community’s resource for the home building & remodeling industry, recently installed Dr. Teresa L. Gregory of Traditions Mortgage as the 2022 President.
Social Media in the Workplace
A 2015 Pew Research Center survey found that Millennials (those born after 1985) make up 34% of the U.S. workforce. This group of employees has grown up during the internet age where people communicate through emails and social media, so they are actively communicating through a variety of
Employee Recruitment and Retention in a Post Pandemic World
Prior to the word COVID becoming part of our vernacular, our economy was performing at a level that made recruitment more challenging.
5 Reasons Why Working in the Trades Beats a White-Collar Career
You might have heard “working in the trades” in conversations about career choices. But what does that mean, and why should you care? In the broadest sense, “the trades” refer to jobs that require advanced skills that you learn through specialized and generally short-term programs. The trades include industries like automotive, manufacturing, and cosmetology. For this post, however, we’re going to focus on construction-related jobs.
York Business Owner, Shonna Cardello Awarded For Achievements
honna Cardello, President of White Rose Settlement Services, Inc. has been awarded the 2021 Mack Smith Award from the York Builders Association (YBA). This award is part of the PEAK Achievement Awards, presented annually by YBA. The Mack Smith Award recognizes an individual’s commitment to the goals and objectives of the Association and their contribution to the Association, the profession, and their community.
Latest NAHB News
- Cost of Credit Eases for Builders and Developersby Paul Emrath on May 15, 2025
The cost of credit for residential Land Acquisition, Development & Construction (AD&C) eased in the first quarter of 2025, according to NAHB’s survey on AD&C Financing. During the quarter, the average contract interest rate declined on three of the four categories of loans tracked in […]
- Soft Spring Selling Season Takes a Toll on Builder Confidenceby Robert Dietz on May 15, 2025
Builder confidence fell sharply in May on growing uncertainties stemming from elevated interest rates, tariff concerns, building material cost uncertainty and the cloudy economic outlook. However, 90% of the responses received in May were tabulated prior to the May 12 announcement that the United […]
- Permit Activity Declines in March 2025by Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on May 14, 2025
Permits continue a downhill trend for the third month in a row. Over the first three months of 2025, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 232,221. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, this is a decline of 3.8% over the March 2024 level of 241311. For […]
- Inflation Eased Again in Aprilby Fan-Yu Kuo on May 13, 2025
Inflation slowed to a 4-year low in April while shelter inflation remained elevated. Despite the easing, inflation may pick up in the coming months as possible inflationary pressure from enacted tariffs and other policy uncertainties continues to threaten economic growth and complicate the Fed’s […]
- Residential Mortgages Experience Weaker Demand in First Quarterby Eric Lynch on May 13, 2025
Overall demand for residential mortgages was weaker while lending standards for most types of residential mortgages were essentially unchanged according to the Federal Reserve Board’s April 2025 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS). For commercial real estate (CRE) loans, lending […]
Latest PBA News
- Registration open for Summer Committee and Board Meetingsby Rick Cochran on May 12, 2025
The Summer PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings will take place at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort July 24 and 25 (there will be a welcome hospitality reception at The post Registration open for Summer Committee and Board Meetings appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PBA Well Represented on Residential Code Development Committeeby Rick Cochran on May 5, 2025
The Residential Code Development Committee just wrapped up five days of hearings in Orlando hearing 369 proposals to modify the IRC. The second set of hearings will be in October The post PBA Well Represented on Residential Code Development Committee appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
- Reserve Your Room at the Omni Bedford Springsby Rick Cochran on April 28, 2025
Reservations are now being accepted for Summer PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort. The meetings will be held July 24 and 25 starting The post Reserve Your Room at the Omni Bedford Springs appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Registration for the PBA Summer Regional Meetings is Openby Rick Cochran on April 25, 2025
Registrations are now open for the 2025 Winter Regional Meetings. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE A SAY IN YOUR ASSOCIATION A Regional Meeting may just be the most important The post Registration for the PBA Summer Regional Meetings is Open appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- FREE Build Science Programs for Members and Studentsby Rick Cochran on March 26, 2025
The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center shared the following information Build Science curriculum with PBA. This is a free resource for all members – as well as a great tool for The post FREE Build Science Programs for Members and Students appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
