Valera Homes debuts in Houston with focus on attainable housing

Valera Homes, a new residential homebuilding brand and sister company to StoneManor Homes, officially launched this week with four communities and a goal of creating a more modern, accessible and streamlined path to homeownership in Greater Houston. Led by CEO John Tucker and President Scott Sparks, Valera Homes brings nearly 60 years of combined homebuilding experience to a brand focused on the evolving needs of today’s homebuyer. The company’s launch communities include Alicante, Piccolina, Acres Legacy and Enclave at Cypresswood, giving Valera an initial presence across several growing Houston-area markets. Construction has already begun in these communities, with model homes scheduled to open in October 2026 in Alicante and Piccolina. “Valera Homes was created around a very simple idea: modern homeownership should be made for the way people live today,” said John Tucker, CEO of Valera Homes and a former Gehan Homes executive. “Scott and I each bring around 30 years of experience in homebuilding, and we’re taking that experience into a brand designed specifically for a new generation of homeowners. Valera gives us the opportunity to approach the market with a fresh perspective w...