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​Latest NAHB News
  • 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 […]

  • Townhouse Construction Expanded in 2024
    by Robert Dietz on February 21, 2025

    Townhouse construction expanded 10% during 2024, outpacing the rest of the single-family home building market. According to NAHB analysis of the most recent Census data of Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design, during the fourth quarter of 2024, single-family attached starts totaled […]

  • Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
    by Rose Quint on February 20, 2025

    In a clear sign illustrating the housing affordability challenges facing Americans, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in the fourth quarter of 2024, a family earning the nation’s median income of $97,800 needed 38% of its income to […]

  • Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Falls Back
    by Robert Dietz on February 20, 2025

    Single-family built-for-rent construction posted year-over-year declines for the fourth quarter of 2024, as a higher cost of financing crowded out development activity. This slowdown is similar to the deceleration of multifamily construction in recent quarters. According to NAHB’s analysis of […]

  • Housing Starts Retreat at the Start of 2025
    by Robert Dietz on February 19, 2025

    Constrained housing affordability conditions due to ongoing, elevated interest rates led to a reduction in single-family production to start the new year. Overall housing starts decreased 9.8% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.37 million units, according to a report from the U.S. […]

​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.