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York Builders Association Announces the 57th Annual York Home & Garden Show

York Builders Association Announces the 57th Annual York Home & Garden Show

The York Builders Association is excited to announce the 57th Annual York Home & Garden Show, returning February 7-9, 2025, at the UPMC Arena in the York Expo Center. Proudly sponsored by Traditions Bank, Member FDIC, this highly anticipated event brings together homeowners, industry professionals, and experts for a weekend of inspiration, education, and connection.

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​Latest NAHB News
  • Multifamily Developer Confidence Falls in the First Quarter
    by Eric Lynch on May 8, 2025

    Multifamily developers are starting the year in a cautious state, according to Q1 2025 results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).  The MMS produces two separate indices.  The Multifamily Production Index (MPI) decreased […]

  • Fed Remains on Pause with Rising Uncertainty
    by Robert Dietz on May 7, 2025

    The Federal Reserve remained on pause with respect to rate cuts at the conclusion of its May meeting, maintaining the federal funds rate in the 4.25% to 4.5% range. Characterizing current market conditions, the central bank noted that the “unemployment rate has stabilized at a low level in recent […]

  • Mortgage Activity Levels Off in April as Rates Increase
    by Catherine Koh on May 6, 2025

    Mortgage loan applications saw little change in April, as refinancing activity decreased. The Market Composite Index, which measures mortgage loan application volume based on the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) weekly survey, experienced a 0.4% month-over month increase on a seasonally adjusted […]

  • Prices for New Homes Continue to Drop as Existing Rises
    by Onnah Dereski on May 6, 2025

    The median price for a new single-family home sold in the first quarter of 2025 was $416,900, a mere $14,600 above the existing home sale price of $402,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors data (not seasonally adjusted – NSA). Typically, new homes carry a […]

  • Student Housing Construction Investment Rises in the First Quarter of 2025 
    by Na Zhao on May 5, 2025

    Private fixed investment in student dormitories increased by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of $4.04 billion. This gain followed a 1.0% increase in the previous quarter. However, private fixed investment in dorms was 2% lower than a year ago, as […]

​Latest PBA News
  • 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.

  • PBA Installs 2025 Officers
    by Rick Cochran on March 25, 2025

    As they do every year, PBA members gathered to celebrate and install leadership at the Installation Gala. This year’s event was held on March 21 at the Mohegan Pennsylvania in The post PBA Installs 2025 Officers appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.