PERCH · News
The Offsite Housing Newsroom
Real-time signal on housing policy, zoning shifts, and builder technology.
$10 Million Award Fuels Modular Home Construction in Bay Area
The Housing Accelerator Fund is injecting $10 million to build 430 homes using modular construction, aiming to boost supply and affordability.
Modular Homes Showcase Innovative Design at UCLA
UCLA exhibition highlights creative and efficient modular housing designs, signaling advancements in prefab architecture.
Housing Law Boosts Opportunity Zones for Neighborhood Revitalization
Federal legislation enhances Opportunity Zones, aiming to drive investment and economic transformation in distressed communities.
Housing Investment Grows to $750 Billion Through 2035
JPMorgan Chase significantly boosts housing supply efforts with a $750 billion commitment by 2035 via its American Dream Initiative.
HOAs Increasingly Foreclose on Homeowners Over Dues
Homeowners associations are exercising foreclosure more frequently as a means to collect unpaid dues, impacting residential property owners.
Homeownership Costs Extend Beyond Mortgage Payments
New analysis highlights that the total expense of owning a home often surpasses the initial mortgage outlay.
Trades See Strong Demand, Rising Compensation Amidst Housing Needs
Skilled trades are experiencing high demand and significant pay increases, impacting the cost and availability of new home construction.
Nevada Golf Course Redevelopment Addresses Housing Shortage
Nevada is transforming underutilized golf courses into new housing developments, offering a potential solution to affordability challenges.
Builders FirstSource Expands Westward with Innovative Construction Group Acquisition
Builders FirstSource has acquired Innovative Construction Group, a move that could impact the availability of prefabricated components for residential projects.
Baltimore Confronts Growing Challenge of Empty Lots
Baltimore's initiative to clear vacant buildings may inadvertently increase the city's already substantial inventory of empty lots.
Insurance Costs Rise Sharply for Homeowners
Homeowners are facing significantly higher insurance premiums, with costs escalating at a rate outpacing general inflation.
Young Homeowner Builds Own Tiny Dwelling at 19
At 19, Annie bypassed renting to build her own tiny house, gaining equity and independence.
Western Homes Face Mounting Wildfire Risk, $1.4 Trillion Exposed
Millions of western homes are at high risk of wildfire damage, exposing trillions in reconstruction value.
Newrez Agrees to $15.5 Million Settlement Over Lender-Placed Insurance
Mortgage servicer Newrez settles with regulators over improper lender-placed insurance charges, impacting homeowners.
Housing Inventory Near 1.54 Million Homes, Market Functioning Assessed
Active housing inventory has reached approximately 1.54 million homes, suggesting a functioning market with moderated price growth.
Mortgage Demand Softens as Lending Standards Hold Steady
Residential mortgage demand declined in Q2 2026, while lending standards remained largely consistent, according to a new survey.
Manufactured Housing Leaders Discuss Industry Outlook in New Video Series
A new video series from MHVillage and MHInsider features MHI CEO Lesli Gooch discussing the manufactured housing industry's future.
Housing Market Activity Slows Amidst Rising Prices and Rates
Existing home sales declined in July due to high prices and rising mortgage rates, impacting buyer affordability.
Mortgage Application Activity Declines in July
Mortgage application volume saw a notable decrease in July, marking the first year-over-year decline in two years.
Labor Market Shrinkage Points to AI's Role in Construction's Future
A notable decline in the workforce, especially among older workers, is highlighting the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in construction.
Shelter Costs Now Drive Inflation, Highlighting the Need for Housing Alternatives
Shelter costs are now the primary driver of U.S. inflation, creating new urgency for homebuyers to explore cost-effective housing alternatives like modular and prefab.
Modular Builders Gain an Edge as Traditional Construction Backlog Declines
A shrinking backlog for traditional construction firms creates a strategic opening for modular and prefab builders who offer greater cost and timeline certainty.
Builder Technology Adoption by Large Firms Signals a Shift for Modular Makers
As large construction firms adopt advanced jobsite tech, independent modular builders need a platform to maintain their competitive edge.