Top Home Design Trends for 2021
Many homeowners are rethinking their space after spending so much time at home in the past year. The pandemic shifted activities that typically take place outside our homes, such as work and school, into our living spaces.
York Home & Garden Show Auction Items Raise $8,300 In Support Of WorkforceNOW®
The York Builders Association recently announced that a fundraiser held at the 2021 York Home & Garden Show raised $8,300 for the YBA WorkforceNOW program. YBA member company TC Backer Construction, LLC donated materials and built all items for the silent auction.
Haley Miller Promoted To YBA Director Of Events
The York Builders Association recently announced the promotion of Haley Miller from Events Coordinator to Director of Events.
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.
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.
Melissa Longenberger Promoted To Vice President Of Member Relations For The York Builders Association
The York Builders Association recently announced that Melissa Longenberger has been promoted to Vice President of Member Relations.
​Latest NAHB News
- Custom Home Building – A Bright Spot for Constructionby 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 […]
- Single-Family Built-to-Rent Slowed at Start of 2026by Robert Dietz on May 25, 2026
Single-family built-for-rent (or built-to-rent, BTR) construction fell back in the first quarter of 2026, as a higher cost of financing, increased multifamily supply and policy concerns over Congressional legislation related to institutional capital froze parts of the development market. […]
- Cyclical Weakness for Townhouse Constructionby Robert Dietz on May 22, 2026
First quarter 2026 data reveal softer conditions for townhouse construction volume as housing affordability challenges affect homebuyer demand. According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, during the first quarter of 2026, […]
- Single-Family Home Size Posts Small Gainsby Robert Dietz on May 22, 2026
New single-family home size had been falling since 2015 in response to declining affordability conditions. An exception occurred in 2021, when new home size increased as interest rates reached historic lows. However, as mortgage interest rates increased in 2022 and 2023 and affordability worsened, […]
- Single-Family Starts Fall Amid Economic Uncertainty and Affordability Pressuresby Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on May 21, 2026
Single-family housing starts declined in April as builders faced continued economic uncertainty and affordability challenges, including higher construction costs, ongoing labor shortages and elevated financing expenses. The latest housing starts and permits data suggest that the overall […]
​Latest PBA News
- PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration – IMPORTANTby 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 Educationby 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 OPENby 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.
- Housing Headwinds: War and Economic Uncertainty Continue – News from NAHB’s Eye on the Economyby Rick Cochran on March 31, 2026
Cracks are showing in the economic foundation due to the Iran war. As NAHB Economics forecasted at the International Builders’ Show, the housing market needed stability to have a better The post Housing Headwinds: War and Economic Uncertainty Continue – News from NAHB’s Eye on the Economy […]












