<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from MDC
Holdings, Inc.  consolidated financial statements included in its Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
such financial statements.

<MULTIPLIER> 1,000

                             
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