Spring Exterior Check: What Winter May Have Done to Your Home
Winter can be tough on your home. Use this spring exterior checklist to spot roof, siding, gutter, and foundation damage before small problems turn into costly repairs.
Sponsor Spotlight: Yoe Construction
Learn how Yoe Construction’s commitment to professional development supports strong teams, positive culture, and accessible education for YBA members.
Discover Inspiration at the 2026 York Home & Garden Show
Kick off your next home project at the 2026 York Home & Garden Show. Explore exhibitors, hands-on workshops, DIY deals, and educational sessions, Feb 6–8.
York Builders Association Announces the 58th Annual York Home & Garden Show
The York Builders Association is proud to announce the 58th Annual York Home & Garden Show, returning February 6–8, 2026, in the UPMC Arena at the York Expo Center.
5 Ways Contractors Can Strengthen Their Local Presence Without Paid Ads
York PA contractors can grow their local presence without ad spend. Learn how networking, Google profiles, reviews, and community efforts make a difference.
Building Better Together: The Benefits of Joining the York Builders Association
Looking to connect with local builders, remodelers, and contractors in York, PA? Discover how YBA Association membership strengthens our local industry and helps your business grow.
​Latest NAHB News
- Housing Starts Retreat on Market Headwinds
by Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on August 18, 2026Housing starts fell in July as economic uncertainty, rising construction costs, labor shortages and elevated financing expenses continued to challenge builders. Overall housing starts decreased 12.4% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.24 million units, according to a report from the […]
- Cash Purchases of New Homes Fall to Lowest Share Since 2007by Jesse Wade on August 18, 2026
New home sales rose in the second quarter but were lower than a year ago, according to the U.S. Census Bureau New Residential Sales release. The share of homes purchased with conventional financing remains high, while the share purchased with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing rose to […]
- Consumer Credit Slowed in Q2Âby Onnah Dereski on August 17, 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, consumer credit growth slowed over the quarter and was lower than a year ago. According to the Federal Reserve’s G.19 Consumer Credit Report, total outstanding U.S. consumer credit reached $5.17 trillion in the second quarter of 2026. This marked […]
- Affordability Pressures Keep Builder Confidence Lowby Robert Dietz on August 17, 2026
Builder sentiment remains muted from economic and geopolitical uncertainty, elevated mortgage rates and rising construction costs. Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes inched up one point to 35 in August, according to the National Association of Home Builders […]
- Single-Family Permitting Declines Through June in Contrast to Multifamilyby Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on August 14, 2026
Single-family permitting activity continued to weaken through the first half of 2026, while multifamily permitting remained somewhat stronger compared with the same period last year. Over the first six months of the year, the number of single-family permits issued nationwide reached 465,301. […]
​Latest PBA News
- Registrations for Fall PBA Regional Meetings Now Open
by Rick Cochran on August 18, 2026Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 Regional Meetings. Members often ask, why should I go to a Regional Meeting. The answer is simple – you need to get The post Registrations for Fall PBA Regional Meetings Now Open appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Fall Meeting Hotel Room Block Open
by Rick Cochran on August 11, 2026The Fall PBA Meetings and Board of Director meetings will be held November 4-5 at the Best Western Premier Hotel and Conference Center located at 800 E Park Dr, Harrisburg, The post Fall Meeting Hotel Room Block Open appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PBA Summer Meeting Wrap-Up
by Rick Cochran on August 3, 2026The summer meetings were held at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort July 23 and 24. Please see the committee reports and Board of Directors summary below. COMMITTEES Government Affairs The The post PBA Summer Meeting Wrap-Up appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- PBA’s Board of Directors Approves Addition of a Builder VP Slotby Rick Cochran on July 27, 2026
During the Summer PBA Board of Directors meeting in Bedford, the Directors approved the addition of a Builder Vice President to the lineup of Senior Officers beginning in January 2027. The post PBA’s Board of Directors Approves Addition of a Builder VP Slot appeared first on Pennsylvania […]
- PBA Members Take Home Awards
by Rick Cochran on July 27, 2026The winners of the PBA Annual Awards were announced at the Bedford Omni Springs Resort during the Summer PBA Board of Directors meeting. Honors were presented to members for their The post PBA Members Take Home Awards appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
