New Construction News

New master-planned community, Peachtree, coming to Brazoria County

Upon completion, Peachtree will feature 3,400 single-family lots, with plans for retail space, two elementary schools, parks and tree preservation areas.

The Trails expands builder lineup, announces new retail, amenity additions

First America will begin construction this fall, with plans for a model home debut before the end of the year.

M/I Homes acquires land at Sandhill Reserve community for 600 new homes

The land was purchased from AQU Capital, which is developing the northern portion of the community through its development company, Avani Communities.

Realtor.com, Zillow, NAHB and others team up for ‘Let America Build’ campaign to encourage new-home construction

The campaign, which Realtor.com launched at SXSW in 2025, aims to encourage officials to take advantage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to streamline the homebuilding process. 

Indigo Skies now open for sales in Waller

The 148-acre community will feature 439 homesites. Eight floor plans are available.

Latitude Margaritaville active-adult community coming to Galveston Bay

The Texas City Commission recently approved zoning for the 1,318-acre community, which will add about 3,500 homes to the city.

New construction slows amid shifting demand, affordability

The reports show higher mortgage rates taking a larger share of household income while applications for new-home purchases are falling.

Construction underway on Beach Bungalows at Camp Margaritaville Resort in Crystal Beach

Homes will also be delivered fully furnished with “Margaritaville-inspired finishes,” according to a press release.

Club Audubon now open at Audubon

The 5.5-acre hub, designed by Boucher Design Group and SLA-H, adds over $7 million in amenities to the MPC.

New construction could mean lower insurance costs

Homes built in 2020 or later cost 10% to 15% less to insure per square foot than homes built between 1980 and 2010.

Drees Custom Homes opens model at Grand Central Park as new amenity lake nears debut

Full closeout is expected at Grand Central Park in less than a year.

Nan and Company Properties named sales and marketing partner for Davidson Homes

Nan and Company Properties will now serve as the sales and marketing partner for Davidson Homes’ Houston-area communities.

Grange home tours to benefit Citizens for Animal Protection

As part of the event, all 10 model homes will feature an adoptable dog as well as a display with the pet’s information and background story.

Caldwell Homes opens model at Fairway Pines 55-plus community in The Highlands

The model, which showcases the builder’s Daisy floorplan, features flex rooms, indoor-outdoor living and optional upgrades like a covered porch, game room and wine bar.

Kresston MPC debuts 60- and 80-foot homesites

David Weekley Homes and Newmark Homes will build on 67 60-foot lots in Kresston’s Heartland District, while J. Patrick Homes and Toll Brothers will build on 31 80-foot lots.

Why new homes are no longer always more expensive than existing-homes

New builds are about the same price as existing homes on the market, but that is not due to rising regulatory costs builders have to pay.