Ask the Expert – Real Estate Transaction Fraud
According to Forbes magazine, wire fraud in real estate is one of the fastest growing cybercrimes in the United States. Reportedly, the FBI received 301,580 complaints in 2017 and losses exceeded $1.4 billion. Based on the report, more than 9,600 victims of wire fraud lost over $56 million in the real estate/rental sector alone.
Larry Mellott Honored As Life Director
Dover contractor and owner of Start-Living Homes Larry Mellott was recently recognized for his extraordinary service & long-term commitment to the home building industry as a life director. 2018 marks Mellott’s 10 years of directorship at both the local and state levels, designating him as a life director.
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.
​Latest NAHB News
- Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Input Analysisby Jesse Wade on June 12, 2025
Prices for inputs to new residential construction—excluding capital investment, labor, and imports—rose 0.2% in May, following a (revised) decrease of 0.2% in April. These figures are taken from the most recent Producer Price Index (PPI) report published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The […]
- Inflation Up Slightly in Mayby Fan-Yu Kuo on June 11, 2025
Despite inflationary pressure from tariffs, inflation in May rose slightly but came in softer than expected. The Consumer Price Index increased from 2.3% in April to 2.4% in May year-over-year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report. While this report reflected consumer prices after […]
- House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area: First Quarter 2025by Jing Fu on June 10, 2025
House price growth slowed in the first quarter of 2025, partly due to a decline in demand and an increase in supply. Persistent high mortgage rates and increased inventory combined to ease upward pressure on house prices. These factors signaled a cooling market, following rapid gains seen in […]
- AI’s Role in Reshaping Employment: From Theory to Home Building Sector Impactsby Jing Fu on June 9, 2025
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly machine learning and generative AI (GenAI), is reshaping industries, creating new economic opportunities, and raising critical questions about its long-term impact on jobs and economic growth. A recent study by Ping Wang and Tsz-Nga […]
- U.S. Economy Added 139,000 Jobs in Mayby Jing Fu on June 6, 2025
Despite ongoing economic and policy uncertainty, the labor market remains resilient, though early signs of softening are beginning to emerge. Job growth moderated in May, and employment figures for March and April were notably revised downward. The unemployment rate remained at 4.2%. In May, wage […]
​Latest PBA News
- Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing Awards Students Statewideby Rick Cochran on June 3, 2025
The Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing, in conjunction with the PBA Endorsed Trade Program, has awarded ten students across the Commonwealth with the 2025 Student Awards. Awards were presented to those The post Pennsylvania Foundation for Housing Awards Students Statewide appeared first on […]
- Making the Most of Home Ownership Month in Juneby Rick Cochran on May 29, 2025
June is National Homeownership Month. This is a great opportunity for members to reach out to the public to share the benefits of owning a home. But how? Below are The post Making the Most of Home Ownership Month in June appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- 2025 AHP and Voluntary Housing Grant Initiative Webinarby Rick Cochran on May 29, 2025
The 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Fundamentals and Voluntary Housing Grant Initiative Webinar is now available online. This webinar provides a detailed discussion of the AHP and the voluntary housing The post 2025 AHP and Voluntary Housing Grant Initiative Webinar appeared first on […]
- 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 […]
