EXHIBIT 23.2

                       Consent of Independent Accountants


We herby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
on Form S-8 (No.  333-60330) of M.D.C.  Holdings,  Inc. of our report dated June
21, 2000 appearing on page 2 of the Financial Statements of the M.D.C. Holdings,
Inc.  401(k)  Savings Plan for the year ended  December 31, 1999 included in the
Form 11-K.
                                              /s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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                                              PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Denver, Colorado
June 18, 2001