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Check out the latest news from our association, the Pennsylvania Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders.
​Latest NAHB News
  • New Home Sales Edge Higher as Affordability Challenges Persist
    by Robert Dietz on July 24, 2026

    Affordability challenges continued to weigh on the new-home market in June, as elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and broader economic uncertainty kept many prospective buyers on the sidelines. Sales of newly built single-family home rose 1.6% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of […]

  • Acquisitions Increasing Among Home Builders
    by Rose Quint on July 23, 2026

    At the start of 2026, most home builders predicted that high mortgage rates and hesitancy among buyers would be their toughest challenges this year. They weren’t wrong: the 30-year mortgage rate averaged 6.49% in June and housing demand has weakened, as reflected by flat mortgage applications in […]

  • What Do Home Buyers Purchase After They Move In
    by Na Zhao on July 22, 2026

    Buying a home typically generates a wave of consumer spending beyond the purchase of the home itself. Following a home purchase, households often buy appliances and furnishings and undertake remodeling and repair projects to make the home fit their needs and preferences. This spending supports many […]

  • State-Level Employment Situation: June 2026
    by Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on July 21, 2026

    State labor market conditions softened in June as hiring slowed across much of the country. While a majority of states recorded payroll employment gains during the month, national job growth moderated and employment declines remained widespread in several states. Construction employment continued […]

  • Shrinking Lots: Trend Levels Off as Smaller Lots Remain the Norm
    by Natalia Siniavskaia on July 21, 2026

    The long-term shift toward building single-family detached homes on smaller lots appears to have stabilized. According to the latest Survey of Construction (SOC), the share of new homes built on smaller lots remained near record highs in 2025, following more than a decade of steadily shrinking lot […]

​Latest PBA News
  • Students and Instructors Recognized
    by Rick Cochran on May 28, 2026

    It’s that time of the year again where students are graduating from career and technical centers. We applaud all these graduates and especially those enrolled in a PBA Endorsed Trade The post Students and Instructors Recognized appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration – IMPORTANT
    by 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 Education
    by 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 OPEN
    by 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 Meeting 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 Meeting Registration is NOW OPEN! appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.