| (1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and  | 
| (2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.  | 
| MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION, a Maryland Corporation | |
| By: |  /s/ Steven J. Hilton | 
| Steven J. Hilton Chief Executive Officer  (Principal Executive Officer) | |
| April 30, 2018 | |
| By: |  /s/ Hilla Sferruzza | 
| Hilla Sferruzza Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | |
| April 30, 2018 | |