Modern Kitchen Redesign: When Contemporary Flair Meets Functionality
The kitchen is a central place in our homes – Â a place to gather, celebrate, experiment, and nourish. Now picture this: a 1988 townhome kitchen that was dark, small, and had minimal storage. This certainly was not an ideal space for homeowners Michele and Keith Zettle who have lived in the home for 29 years.
Granite or Quartz. Which is right for you?
If you’ve been watching all those DIY and Home & Garden channels, been shopping for countertops yourself, or just talked with a friend who has recently been through a kitchen remodel, you have a good idea of just how many countertop material options there are today. For the most part, people in York County are choosing between granite and quartz. These two surfaces are favorites for their durability and easy-cleaning properties.
Winged Wonders of Penn’s Woods in Your Backyard
More than 400 species of birds make their home in the 46,000 square miles that make up Penn’s Woods. But you don’t have to travel the state to find them. You can enjoy many right in your own backyard. Let’s take a look at what you might find.
A Guide to Aging-in-Place
If you’re considering your options for moving to a smaller, more manageable home or staying in your current home as you approach retirement or as adult children leave the nest, itÂ’s smart to keep future limitations and physical challenges in mind.
York Builders Association Launches WorkforceNOW Brand Focused on Addressing the Skilled Labor Shortage
The York Builders Association (YBA), the community’s trusted building industry resource, recently launched a new brand initiative. The WorkforceNOW brand will serve as the umbrella which covers all of YBA’s programs designed to support workforce development.
Health Insurance Renewal Time?
Let the York Builders Insurance Trust help take the frustration out of obtaining health insurance rate quotes. We offer rates from all of the major carriers. If you are a company with five or more insured employees, we may be able to save you money with an alternative funding insurance product.
​Latest NAHB News
- Single-Family Starts Down on Economic and Tariff Uncertaintyby Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on May 16, 2025
Economic uncertainty stemming from tariff issues, elevated mortgage rates and rising building material costs pushed single-family housing starts lower in April. Overall housing starts increased 1.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units, according to a report from the […]
- 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 […]
​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. Â 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.
