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York Builders Association and Traditions Mortgage Present the 55th Annual York Home & Garden Show

York Builders Association and Traditions Mortgage Present the 55th Annual York Home & Garden Show

The 55th Annual York Builders Association (YBA) Home & Garden Show will return to the Weis Market’s Arena at the York Fairgrounds Feb 10-12, 2023. Sponsored by Traditions Mortgage, Member FDIC, the York Home & Garden Show provides inspiration for indoor and outdoor home improvement projects of all kinds and allows area residents to see and learn about the latest products, services, and techniques directly from trusted local experts, all under one roof for three days. Produced by the York Builders Association, this year’s event marks the 55th anniversary.

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​Latest NAHB News
  • State Level Employment Situation: April 2024
    by Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington on May 17, 2024

    Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 38 states and the District of Columbia in April compared to the previous month, while 11 states saw a decrease. Alaska reported no change during this time. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by […]

  • Slowing Multifamily Building Market Holds Elevated Built-for-Rent Share
    by Robert Dietz on May 17, 2024

    According to NAHB analysis of quarterly Census data, the count of multifamily, for-rent housing starts declined significantly during the first quarter of 2024. For the quarter, 80,000 multifamily residences started construction. Of this total, 75,000 were built-for-rent. This marks a notable 39% […]

  • Year-over-Year Gains for Single-Family Built-for-Rent Starts
    by Robert Dietz on May 17, 2024

    Single-family built-for-rent construction posted year-over-year gains as of the first quarter of 2024, as builders sought to add additional rental housing in a market facing ongoing, elevated mortgage interest rates. According to NAHB’s analysis of data from the Census Bureau’s Quarterly […]

  • A Strong Quarter for Townhouse Construction
    by Robert Dietz on May 16, 2024

    Year-over-year gains for townhouse construction continued at the start of 2024 as demand for medium-density housing continues to be strong. According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, during the first quarter of 2024, single-family […]

  • Higher Interest Rates Keep Single-Family Housing Starts Flat in April
    by Robert Dietz on May 16, 2024

    Single-family starts remained flat in April as mortgage interest rates moved above 7% last month and builders continued to face tight lending conditions. Overall housing starts increased 5.7% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units, according to a report from the U.S. […]

​Latest PBA News
  • Be Prepared for the NAHB Spring Meetings
    by Rick Cochran on May 1, 2024

    Going to DC for the NAHB Spring Meetings? Register today! PBA members will join hundreds of their peers from across the country June 10-14 for the NAHB Spring Meeting and The post Be Prepared for the NAHB Spring Meetings appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Summer Regional Meetings Set
    by Rick Cochran on April 18, 2024

    Dates and locations have been set for the upcoming Summer Regional Meetings. These meetings help inform and prepare members for the PBA Summer Board of Directors meeting which will be The post Summer Regional Meetings Set appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • Summer 2024 Meeting Room Block Open
    by Rick Cochran on April 11, 2024

    PBA members may now reserve their hotel rooms for the 2024 Summer Committee and Board of Directors meetings at the Eden Resort & Suites located at 222 Eden Road in The post Summer 2024 Meeting Room Block Open appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • PBA Winter 2024 Meeting Round-Ups
    by Rick Cochran on March 26, 2024

    PBA members descended on Cranberry Township March 14-16 for the first meetings of 2024. Various committees met to report an plan new activities for the coming year. The meetings ended The post PBA Winter 2024 Meeting Round-Ups appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.

  • PBA Winter 2024 Installation Gala
    by Rick Cochran on March 25, 2024

    PBA gathered on Friday, March 15 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry to celebrate the installation of the 2024 officers. Congratulations to the following: Senior Officers: Tom McCosby, President; Dean The post PBA Winter 2024 Installation Gala appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]