Beware of Unscrupulous Offers to Buy Association and Event Mailing Lists
There’s been a surge of scammers and phony offers in the last few years offering to sell mailing lists of an association’s members or people who have attended or exhibited at events and trade shows.
Taniya Nayak Of Hgtv To Appear At 2023 York Home & Garden Show
The York Builders Association recently announced that Taniya Nayak, one of the nation’s foremost interior designers, is coming to the 55th Annual York Home & Garden Show on February 11, 2023, at the Weis Arena.
York Builders Association Members Volunteer To Construct A Sensory Room At The Children’s Home Of York
York Builders Association (YBA) members worked together to complete a volunteer project at the Children’s Home of York (CHOY). The project involved constructing a Snoezelen multi-sensory room. Snoezelen (is a Registered name) is a combination of two Dutch words that means “to explore” and “to relax.”
5 Award-Winning Kitchen Designs You’ll Want to Steal!
If you’re like most families, you spend a significant amount of time in your kitchen. Whether it’s food prep, homework at the kitchen counter, or just where everyone tends to gravitate during family get-togethers, we make a lot of memories in our kitchens! This is one of the reasons that kitchen remodels are one of the most common home remodeling projects.
Harding-Yost Insurance Now Offers Property & Casualty Insurance Products for YBA Members
The YBA is eager to announce that an agreement has recently been accepted to offer Property & Casualty insurance products through Harding-Yost Insurance. Harding-Yost insurance is able to offer competitive rates for YBA members. If you’re interested in learning more about these offerings, you can reach out to Harding-Yost Insurance representative Josh Birk at josh@hardingyostins.com or 717-336-2231.
YBA Workforce NOW® Foundation Kicks Off 2022-2023 Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program
The YBA Workforce NOW® Foundation, an operating foundation, and a subsidiary of the York Builders Association, recently launched a Construction Pre-Apprenticeship program in partnership with the York County Alliance for Learning – YCAL. 27 high school seniors from 11 local school districts are participating in the 2022-2023 program.
Latest NAHB News
- Existing Home Sales Rebound in Octoberby Fan-Yu Kuo on November 21, 2024
Existing home sales in October rebounded from a 14-year low and posted the first annual increase in more than three years, as buyers took advantage when mortgage rates briefly reached a 2-year low in late September, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). While elevated home prices […]
- Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on House Paymentsby Rose Quint on November 21, 2024
In another sign of America’s ongoing housing affordability crisis, the National Association of Home Builders /Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in the third quarter of 2024, a family earning the nation’s median income of $97,800 needed 38% of their income to cover the mortgage […]
- Flat Conditions for Custom Home Buildingby Robert Dietz on November 21, 2024
NAHB’s analysis of Census Data from the Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design survey indicates relatively flat conditions for custom home builders after a period slight softening of market share due to declining mortgage interest rates. However, post-election stock market gains […]
- Immigrant Share in Construction Sets New Recordby Natalia Siniavskaia on November 20, 2024
Reflecting the sharp increase in net immigration of recent years, the number of new immigrants joining the construction industry rose substantially in 2022. According to the latest American Community Survey (ACS), the industry managed to attract close to 130,000 new workers coming from outside the […]
- Growth for Single-Family Built-for-Rent Constructionby Robert Dietz on November 20, 2024
Single-family built-for-rent construction posted year-over-year gains for the third 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 Starts […]
Latest PBA News
- PBA Mourns Past President Gene Kreitzerby Rick Cochran on November 20, 2024
Gene Kreitzer, 2009 PBA President, passed away suddenly on November 18 in Lebanon County. Mr. Kreitzer, who owned and operated Gene Kreitzer Construction in Fredericksburg since 1978, was an active The post PBA Mourns Past President Gene Kreitzer appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Pennsylvania Election Resultsby Rick Cochran on November 18, 2024
The “Red Wave” was strong nationally, as well as Pennsylvania row offices, but there was no change in the PA General Assembly. Democrats will stay in control of the Pennsylvania The post Pennsylvania Election Results appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Meet Chris Warren, PBA Endorsed Trade Program Directorby Rick Cochran on November 1, 2024
This Fall, PBA announced that Chris Warren was named the new Director of the Endorsed Trade Program following Dave DiPasquale’s retirement. Since 2009, Chris has been an active member of The post Meet Chris Warren, PBA Endorsed Trade Program Director appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
- 2024 Fall PBA Board of Directors Meetingby Rick Cochran on October 29, 2024
The PBA Board of Directors met for the final meeting of 2024 on October 18 in Harrisburg. Officers for 2025 were elected unanimously by the directors in attendance. They include: The post 2024 Fall PBA Board of Directors Meeting appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders Association.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Proclaims October Careers in Construction Monthby Rick Cochran on October 7, 2024
As the request of PBA, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has proclaimed October as Careers in Construction Month! Please see the official proclamation below: The post Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Proclaims October Careers in Construction Month appeared first on Pennsylvania Builders […]
