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How To Find A Builder That Is Right For You

How To Find A Builder That Is Right For You

If you’re thinking about building a new home or taking on a remodeling project, one key decision you’ll have to make is finding a builder. Working with an experienced, professional builder can make a difference when it comes to creating your dream home.

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York Builders Association and Traditions Mortgage Present the 53rd Annual York Home & Garden Show

York Builders Association and Traditions Mortgage Present the 53rd Annual York Home & Garden Show

The 53rd Annual York Builders Association (YBA) Home & Garden Show will return to the Weis Arena at the York Fairgrounds May 7 – 9, 2021. 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.

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The York Builders Association Welcomes Brandon Knaub as 2021 President

The York Builders Association Welcomes Brandon Knaub as 2021 President

The York Builders Association (YBA), the York County PA community’s resource for the home building & remodeling industry, today announced the installation of Brandon Knaub of Cameo Services, Inc. as the 2021 President. Knaub will serve as President of the YBA Board of Directors for a term of one year.

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​Latest NAHB News
  • Cost of Credit Eases for Builders and Developers
    by 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 Confidence
    by 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 2025
    by 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 April
    by 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 Quarter
    by 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 Meetings
    by 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 Committee
    by 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 Springs
    by 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 Open
    by 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 Students
    by 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.