Declining interest rates spurred the increase. 

Meridiana, a master-planned community in Iowa Colony, has expanded its lineup of homebuilders with the addition of Tricoast Homes and Westin Homes.

Located in Harris County along the FM 2920 corridor, Sorella will include 838 homes on 40- and 50-foot lots.

Chesmar Homes, Coventry Homes, Lennar, Village Builders and Westin Homes will construct model homes in The Trails, with first deliveries expected this spring.

The Orchard Collection is located in a gated section of Pomona that features 60-foot homesites.

Shea Homes, the developer, and Millis Construction, the builder, broke ground on The Arbor on Dec. 20.

Pre-sales have begun in Gates Crossing, a 1,899-acre development on the banks of the Brazos River.

Situated in North Houston, Teaswood Avenue is located three miles from Lake Conroe and 15 miles from The Woodlands.

Terrata Homes, the luxury arm of LGI Homes, is now building in Sunterra, a master-planned community in Katy.

Plans for the development include approximately 1,400 single-family homes, a 4.7-acre recreation center with a resort-style pool, playground and clubhouse, over 130 acres of green spaces and an on-site school.

“By adopting evidence-based WELL strategies, builders in Jubilee are highlighting their commitment to help make a positive impact in the community,” said Jessica Cooper, chief product officer for IWBI.

Mill Creek Residential broke ground on Beckett West Fork, a 408-unit multifamily community in Conroe.

Specifically, single-family homes were built at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 963,000, up 3.2% from 933,000 in August and up 8.6% from 887,000 a year earlier, according to government figures. 

Marquette Companies broke ground on The Sylvan, a build-to-rent community in The Woodlands area.

Hillwood Communities began development on Legacy, an 805-acre master-planned community in League City.

Jubilee, a master-planned community in Hockley, announced it will include several enhanced wellness features in every home.