New Construction News

August single-family construction falls to slowest pace since July 2024

At the same time, completions of new single-family homes were on the rise last month, according to federal statistics. 

Ashton Woods starts presales at Blue Heron Estates in Mont Belvieu

The community will include 10 homes ranging from 1,862 to 2,905 square feet with three to four bedrooms, up to three bathrooms and 2.5-car garages.

Builders selected for Jubilee expansion with large lots

Johnson Development will offer 70- and 80-foot homesites in the next phase of development at Jubilee, a master-planned community in Hockley.

M/I Homes closes on Montgomery County land for Berryknoll community

The 200-acre community includes 250 homesites, the largest of which are one acre. M/I will serve as the exclusive homebuilder.

Sales begin at Everly in Hockley

Three builders will build 308 homes in the first phase of development: Drees Custom Homes, Perry Homes and Westin Homes.

Ashton Woods to develop Angleton’s first MPC

The builder will offer eight floor plans with three to four bedrooms, two to 3.5 bathrooms and 2.5-car garages.

Townsend Reserve community to undergo 31-acre expansion

Plans for the new section, called Roots at Townsend Reserve, include an entry park, putting green, playground, walking and biking trails and street art.

July new-home sales top expectations

The upside surprise came despite monthly and yearly declines in the pace of sales. 

Green Brick Partners breaks ground on Riviera Pines

Trophy Signature Homes, Green Brick’s homebuilding subsidiary, will open model homes this fall, showcasing design options for homebuyers.

Joy Hub amenity complex open in Jubilee

The Joy Hub features an 11,000-square-foot pool with the Clear Comfort Hydroxyl-Based Advanced Oxidation Process, a treatment system that uses 50% fewer chemicals than typical chlorinated pools.

Housing starts rise again in July thanks to multifamily sector

The single-family sector managed to eke out a slight monthly gain, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Builder confidence remains low in August with dip in sentiment survey

The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index slid a point to 32, reflecting ongoing negative sentiment in the homebuilding industry. 

Hoar Construction completes Rone Residences in Upper Kirby

The building features 209 apartments, 2,900 square feet of retail space and amenities including a fitness center, lounge, dog run and outdoor pool with cold plunge and hot tub.

New-home sales climb in June as median price dips

The inventory of new homes for sale surged year over year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.    

Regency active-adult community coming to Sienna MPC

The builder will offer 12 floor plans for 50-, 60- and 70-foot lots. Designs range from 1,599 to over 3,200 square feet.

Housing starts climb 4.6% in June despite softening single-family sector

New single-family home construction declined as builders continue to grapple with macroeconomic headwinds. 

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