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Member Shoutout: Past Presidents

Member Shoutout: Past Presidents

The YBA would like to send special thank you to the past Presidents that gave their time to help with the 50th Anniversary Gala that is coming up on November 22, 2014. The afternoon was filled with sharing stories, looking through years and years of pictures and articles, and discussing important times that stood out in YBA’s history. It was good day!

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Member Shoutout : Resource York

Member Shoutout : Resource York

Thank you to Resource York for picking up some of our remnants from the eCycle Event that couldn’t be recycled. Laurie was busy sorting all of our events and promotional materials in the garage, and we had lots of things to move out of the way.

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Member ShoutOut : Todd Fisher & Dan Wisotzkey

Member ShoutOut : Todd Fisher & Dan Wisotzkey

A very special thank you goes out to Todd Fisher from Todd Fisher Construction and Dan Wisotzkey from Yorktowne Roofing and Siding for all their efforts with membership recruitment and retention.  With their help, we are making steady progress getting new applications and bringing back past members.  Their efforts are greatly appreciated!  Thanks again and keep up the good work!

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​Latest NAHB News
  • New and Existing Home Price Gap Shrinking
    by Onnah Dereski on February 25, 2025

    The traditional price gap between new and existing homes was nearly nonexistent at the end of 2024. The median price for a new single-family home sold in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $419,200, a mere $9,100 above the existing home sales price of $410,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau and […]

  • Multifamily Unit Size Increases
    by Robert Dietz on February 25, 2025

    According to NAHB analysis of quarterly Census data, the count of multifamily, for-rent housing starts declined during the fourth quarter of 2024. For the quarter, 91,000 multifamily residences started construction. Of this total, 86,000 were built-for-rent. This was almost 12% lower than the […]

  • Single-Family Home Size Increases
    by Robert Dietz on February 24, 2025

    An expected impact of the virus crisis was a need for more residential space, as people used homes for more purposes including work. Home size correspondingly increased in 2021 as interest rates reached historic lows. However, as interest rates increased in 2022 and 2023, and housing affordability […]

  • Gains for Custom Home Building
    by Robert Dietz on February 24, 2025

    NAHB’s analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey indicates gains for custom home builders after a period slight softening of market share. The custom building market is less sensitive to the interest rate cycle than other forms of home […]

  • Existing Home Sales Slow in January
    by Fan-Yu Kuo on February 21, 2025

    After three months of increases, existing home sales retreated in January from the 10-month high last month, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales continued to be suppressed by higher mortgage rates, which remained above 6.5% despite the Fed cutting rates by 100 basis […]

​Latest PBA News
  • IMPORTANT Annual Filing Requirements for Business Owners
    by Rick Cochran on February 6, 2025

    For 2025, Pennsylvania introduced a new annual obligation: filing an annual report with the Department of State. The new annual filing is mandatory for all business and nonprofit entities registered The post IMPORTANT Annual Filing Requirements for Business Owners appeared first on Pennsylvania […]

  • Winter Regional Meeting Registration OPEN!
    by Rick Cochran on January 7, 2025

    Registrations are now open for the 2025 Winter Regional Meetings. Regional meetings are important opportunities for PBA members to stay informed and to have their voices heard. Please check to The post Winter Regional Meeting Registration OPEN! appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Meet Dean Hilliard, 2025 PBA President
    by Rick Cochran on January 2, 2025

    On January 1, 2025, Dean Hilliard assumed the office of PBA President. Read below to learn more about Dean, his ties to the industry, and his plans for the Pennsylvania The post Meet Dean Hilliard, 2025 PBA President appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Year-End Message from Tom McCosby, PBA President
    by Rick Cochran on November 25, 2024

    As the year winds down, I would like to thank everyone who has worked to make PBA a more modern, responsive organization. First, John Olson started us on a path The post Year-End Message from Tom McCosby, PBA President appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • PBA Winter Meeting Registration
    by Rick Cochran on November 25, 2024

    Plans are underway for the 2025 PBA Committee and Board of Directors meetings. The meetings, along with the annual Installation Gala, will be held March 20-22, 2025, at the Mohegan The post PBA Winter Meeting Registration appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.