Montgomery County is not slowing down when it comes to residential growth, as multiple new developments are poised to offer a plethora of housing options for those looking to call the area home. Despite the challenges brought on by Hurricane Beryl in July, the county has greenlit an array of new constructions that promise to sprinkle roughly 1,300 homes across the region. In particular, the Houston Association of Realtors chair Thomas Mouton, who holds position at Century 21 Exclusive Properties, foresaw a buoyant housing market ahead. "Despite the temporary setbacks caused by Hurricane Beryl, we expect to see transactions catch back up next month,” Mouton expressed optimism in an announcement shared by the Houston Chronicle.

One notable entry into this real estate expansion is the Royal Pines development, under construction by Ashton Woods in the New Caney/Kingwood area. This 150-acre subdivision, which falls under the governance of Montgomery County Municipal Utility District 24, will add 450 homes to the community. Concurrently, Rausch Coleman Homes is developing Moore Landing in Magnolia, where 141 single-family homes will stand at prices starting at an upper cost of $190,000. These projects promise diversity in living spaces, with home sizes that range from 1,308 to 2,411 square feet, as noted in the Houston Chronicle report.

On a different note, the Montgomery County-based nonprofit New Danville, serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is also expanding its reach. CEO Mike Painter broke ground on several new facilities on July 24, as part of their Vision 2025 project, which includes 15 new homes for 35 additional residents, a new classroom, new assisted living facilities, a community and recreational center, and a nondenominational church with a social hall. “Every day we're challenging them to go outside of the boundaries of their apartments, outside of their boundaries and their comfort zones into the community—learning, growing and sharing who they are with everybody who's in our community,” Painter conveyed to the Community Impact.

The expansion of New Danville is pivotal, given its current maximum capacity and the waitlisting of individuals seeking residential living units. The nonprofit boasts a comprehensive day habilitation program that aims to foster practical and social skills, offering classes such as American Sign Language, culinary arts, and even golf cart driving. This flurry of activity bolsters the community's ethos, encapsulated by Painter's remark: “There ain’t no party like a Danville dance party,” underscoring the vibrancy of the New Danville scene in a statement obtained by Community Impact. Community support underpins 80% of New Danville’s funding, reinforcing the importance of local engagement and awareness to the nonprofit’s continued success and service to its residents.