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York Builders Association Presents Annual Parade of Homes

York Builders Association Presents Annual Parade of Homes

21 new and remodeled homes in York County will open their doors for free self-guided tours on September 15 and 16, from 10am – 5pm. For nearly three decades, the York Builders Association and its members have been hosting the York Parade of Homes. This year’s event is presented by Traditions Mortgage, a division of York Traditions Bank.

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Health Insurance Renewal Time?

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.

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Construction Career Days

Construction Career Days

YBA’s Construction Career Days are a fabulous opportunity to share an insider’s view of your company with local students in the community who are interested in learning about potential career paths in the skilled trades.

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Dave Smith Appointed to YBA Board of Directors

Dave Smith Appointed to YBA Board of Directors

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dave (Smitty) Smith to the York Builders Association’s Board of Directors. Dave is the Location Manager of the Dallastown branch of Myers Building Product Specialists.

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Latest NAHB News
  • Producer Prices Rise in May: New Construction Input Analysis
    by 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 May
    by 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 2025
    by 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 Impacts
    by 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 May
    by 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 Statewide
    by 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 June
    by 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 Webinar
    by 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 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 […]