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York Business Owner, Shonna Cardello Awarded For Achievements

York Business Owner, Shonna Cardello Awarded For Achievements

honna Cardello, President of White Rose Settlement Services, Inc. has been awarded the 2021 Mack Smith Award from the York Builders Association (YBA). This award is part of the PEAK Achievement Awards, presented annually by YBA. The Mack Smith Award recognizes an individual’s commitment to the goals and objectives of the Association and their contribution to the Association, the profession, and their community.

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2021 PEAK Achievement Awards Presented By York Builders Association

2021 PEAK Achievement Awards Presented By York Builders Association

Consumers in York County, along with industry professionals from across Pennsylvania have spoken and the York Builders Association is pleased to announce the 2021 PEAK Achievement Award winners. These awards recognize excellence in all aspects of the building industry, from building, remodeling, and outdoor projects to design marketing, and service to the community.  Winners were honored at the 2021 PEAK Achievement Awards Banquet on September 16 at Wyndridge Farm in Dallastown.

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York Builders Association Presents 2021 Parade of Homes

York Builders Association Presents 2021 Parade of Homes

14 new and remodeled homes, including outdoor projects in York County, will open their doors for free, self-guided tours on September 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For three decades, the York Builders Association and its members have been hosting the York Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes is presented by long-time sponsor, Traditions Mortgage.

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Top Three Trends for Living Better at Home in York, Pennsylvania

Top Three Trends for Living Better at Home in York, Pennsylvania

Although life will settle into a new normal post-COVID, the experiences of spending more time at home will resonate for years to come. York County, PA homeowners are not only thinking about home design, furnishings, and remodeling, they are also exploring how the systems in their homes can affect their health and finances.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Enter the PEAK Achievement Awards

5 Reasons Why You Should Enter the PEAK Achievement Awards

The PEAK Achievement Awards showcase the very best home and business projects in York County, judged by a panel of industry experts and the public. Everyone appreciates being recognized for their work, right? Awards programs are a great way to share your work with the community, motivate your employees and attract new customers. If you’re not convinced, we’ve pulled together five of our favorite reasons for entering the PEAK Achievement Awards!

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Latest NAHB News
  • Existing Home Sales Rebound in October
    by 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 Payments
    by 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 Building
    by 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 Record
    by 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 Construction
    by 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 Kreitzer
    by 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 Results
    by 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 Director
    by 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 Meeting
    by 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 Month
    by 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 […]