33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway, Suite 200
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
Telephone: (248) 647-2750
Fax: (248) 433-4598

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  James Zeumer
Pulte Corporation
Vice President
(248) 433-4597
email: jzeumer@pulte.com

PULTE FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS INCREASE 23% TO
$2.01 PER SHARE; UP 22% TO $5.18 FOR THE YEAR

• Fourth quarter domestic homebuilding gross and pre-tax margins expand by 80 and 110 basis points, respectively.

• Backlog increased 11% to $1.3 billion; unit backlog increased 1% to 5,477 homes.

• Enterprise-wide deliveries for year 2000 increased to a record 27,781 homes.

• Net debt-to-total capital dropped to 28% at year end.

      Bloomfield Hills, MI, January 25, 2001 - Pulte Corporation (NYSE: PHM) announced today record financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2000. Fourth quarter net income from continuing operations was a record $85.6 million, or $2.01 per share, an increase of 23% over prior year fourth quarter net income of $69.8 million, or $1.60 per share. Full year net income from continuing operations increased 22% to a record $218.4 million, or $5.18 per share, as compared to $178.3 million, or $4.07 per share last year.

      Fourth quarter revenues for the Company increased 9% to $1.3 billion. For the year, Pulte reported total revenues of $4.2 billion, representing an 11% increase over the prior year, and the first time revenues have topped $4 billion.

      Commenting on the Company’s financial performance, Robert K. Burgess, Chairman and CEO said, “Pulte’s record results reflect strategies we have been implementing in response to fundamental changes in the industry. These strategies include controlling and developing larger land positions, shifting Pulte’s product mix to higher price points and focusing on growth within existing markets. These strategies, combined with the strength of our balance sheet, will enable Pulte to realize continued growth in its homebuilding operations.

Fourth Quarter Results

      Domestic homebuilding revenues for the quarter increased 8% to a record $1.3 billion. Higher revenues for the period were the result of an 11% increase in average selling price to $215,000, partially offset by a 3% (205 units) decline in deliveries.

      Domestic homebuilding gross margins for the period increased 80 basis points to 19.7%, Pulte’s thirteenth consecutive quarter showing a year-over-year increase in gross margin. Margin gains in the quarter were driven by the $22,000 increase in Pulte’s average sales prices, lower material costs and ongoing initiatives to reduce building costs.

      Other income for the period increased $7.3 million, which primarily reflects gains on land sales, net, that were completed in the quarter. Domestic homebuilding pre-tax income for the quarter increased 20% to $152.1 million.

      Domestic net new home orders for the quarter were 3,930, essentially unchanged from the prior year fourth quarter orders of 3,955 homes. Pulte’s ending backlog was valued at $1.3 billion (5,477 homes), as compared to a value of $1.2 billion (5,432 homes) last year.

      As part of the Company’s disclosure of third quarter 2000 results, Pulte announced the integration of its Active Adult group into its domestic homebuilding operations. Fourth quarter and full-year results reflect this change. Prior year results have been similarly presented. Historical financial information reflecting this realignment can be found within the Corporate Information section of the Company’s website at www.pulte.com.

      The Company’s financial services operations reported fourth quarter pre-tax income of $6.9 million, an increase of 37% over the prior year pre-tax income of $5.0 million. Results for the quarter benefited from higher volumes and continued improvement in the pricing environment as mortgage rates continued to decline.

      For the fourth quarter, Pulte’s International operations reported pre-tax income of $0.5 million, down from $5.4 million last year. Prior year results included land sale gains, while 2000 results were impacted by lower closings in Mexico and an unfavorable currency swing between the US dollar and Mexican peso. “Pulte’s International operations reported a second consecutive year of solid profitability,” said Burgess. “Although 2000 results were below plan, our International operations are establishing a solid foundation for continued growth including this year’s expansion into Argentina.”

Full Year Results

      For the year ended December 31, 2000, Pulte reported net income from continuing operations of $218.4 million, or $5.18 per share, up 22% over prior year net income of $178.3 million, or $4.07 per share. Consolidated revenues for the period were $4.2 billion, up from $3.7 billion in 1999. Earnings per share for 2000 reflect the positive impact of the Company’s share repurchase program through which it acquired 3.3 million shares, or 8% of its outstanding stock.

      Total revenues for Pulte’s domestic homebuilding operations were $4.1 billion, an increase of 12% over prior year revenues of $3.7 billion. Revenues for the period benefited from a 1% increase in closings to 19,799 homes, combined with a $19,000 increase in the average sales price per home of $206,000. Full-year gross margins for Pulte’s domestic operations increased 100 basis points to 18.8%, with a comparable gain in pre-tax margins to 9.5%. Other income for the year increased $15.6 million, which primarily reflects gains on land sales, net. Pre-tax income for the year rose to $389.0 million, an increase of 25% over the prior year.

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      Pulte’s financial services operations reported pre-tax income for the year of $19.0 million, as compared to $20.8 million in 1999. Prior year financial services results included a first quarter gain of $1.7 million associated with the sale of the remaining mortgage-backed securities portfolio. Pre-tax income for 2000 was impacted as very competitive market conditions and higher interest rates early in the year reduced overall profitability. Pulte’s International operations reported pre-tax profit of $3.3 million, down from $5.5 million including land sale gains, last year.

      “Operationally and financially, Pulte is entering 2001 in an extremely strong position with ongoing opportunities to capture additional market share and improve Pulte’s overall operating performance,” said Burgess. “The signs of a slowing economy, however, can’t simply be ignored. As such, until we get a better sense of demand conditions, we continue to target 2001 earnings of between $5.35 and $5.45 per share, achieved through improved operating performance, partially offset by anticipated lower land sale gains as compared to 2000. Further, given the schedule for new community openings, Pulte’s results will continue to be back-end weighted with only modest year-over-year gains in the first half of 2001.”

      A conference call discussing Pulte’s fourth quarter results will be held today at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and web cast live via Pulte.com. Interested investors can access the call via the Company’s home page at www.pulte.com.

As a cautionary note to investors, except for historical information contained herein, certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, changes in economic conditions and interest rates, increases in raw material and labor costs, issues and timing surrounding land entitlement and development, weather conditions, and general competitive factors, that may cause actual results to differ materially.

      Pulte Corporation (www.pulte.com) is the parent of the Pulte group of companies. Pulte Home Corporation has operations in 41 markets across the United States and Puerto Rico. The Company is also the fifth largest builder in Mexico. Over its history, the Company has constructed more than 275,000 homes. Pulte Home Corporation has been honored as “America’s Best Builder.” Pulte Mortgage Corporation, Pulte’s national mortgage company, is a nationwide lender committed to meeting the financing needs of Pulte customers by offering a wide variety of loan products and superior customer service.

/Web site: http://www.pulte.com

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Pulte Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Results
Of Operations

		Three Months Ended						Year Ended
		December 31,						December 31,
		2000			1999			2000			1999
		($000's omitted, except per share data)
					(Unaudited)
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS:
Revenues		$	1,346,765		$	1,240,601		$	4,159,051		$	3,730,337
Pre-tax income (loss):
	Homebuilding operations	$	152,616		$	132,452		$	392,383		$	316,561
	Financial Services operations		6,890			5,011			19,009			20,828
	Corporate		(20,312	)		(24,646	)		(56,296	)		(50,984	)
Income from      continuing      operations before      income taxes			139,194			112,817			355,096			286,405
Income taxes			(53,598	)		(43,024	)		(136,712	)		(108,118	)
Income from      continuing      operations			85,596			69,793			218,384			178,287
Loss from      discontinued      operations			(3	)		(168	)		(29,871	)		(122	)
Net income		$	85,593		$	69,625		$	188,513		$	178,165
EARNINGS PER SHARE -
	ASSUMING DILUTION:
Income from      continuing      operations		$	2.01		$	1.60		$	5.18		$	4.07
Loss from      discontinued      operations			—			—			(.71	)		—
Net income		$	2.01		$	1.60		$	4.47		$	4.07
Shares used in      per share      calculations			42,527			43,630			42,146			43,823

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Pulte Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
($000's omitted)
(Unaudited)

			December 31,		December 31,
			2000		1999
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents			$	183,985	$	51,797
Unfunded settlements				83,147		53,544
House and land inventories				1,880,263		1,792,733
Residential mortgage loans      available-for-sale				259,239		218,062
Other assets				479,849		371,215
			$	2,886,483	$	2,487,351
LIABILITIES AND
	SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
	Accounts payable and      accrued liabilities		$	708,178	$	642,339
	Unsecured short-term      borrowings			—		7,000
	Collateralized short-term      debt, recourse solely to      applicable subsidiary      assets			242,603		206,959
	Income taxes			10,169		11,769
	Subordinated debentures      and senior notes			677,602		525,965
		Total Liabilities		1,638,552		1,394,032
Shareholders’ Equity				1,247,931		1,093,319
			$	2,886,483	$	2,487,351

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Pulte Corporation
Segment Data

				Three Months Ended
				December 31,
				2000					1999
				($000's omitted)
HOMEBUILDING:
Pre-tax income
		Domestic		$	152,117				$	127,055
		International			499					5,397
			Total Homebuilding	$	152,616				$	132,452
Domestic homebuilding:
		Sales (settlements)		$	1,317,833		100.0	%	$	1,224,627		100.0	%
		Cost of sales			(1,058,742	)	(80.3	%)		(993,134	)	(81.1	%)
		Gross margin,      before interest			259,091		19.7	%		231,493		18.9	%
		Selling, general      & administrative      expense			(105,236	)	(8.0	%)		(95,541	)	(7.8	%)
		Other income (expense)			6,962		0.5	%		(306	)	—
		EBIT			160,817		12.2	%		135,646		11.1	%
		Interest			(8,700	)	(0.7	%)		(8,591	)	(0.7	%)
		Pre-tax income		$	152,117		11.5	%	$	127,055		10.4	%
FINANCIAL SERVICES:
Pre-tax income				$	6,890				$	5,011
MORTGAGE ORIGINATIONS:
	Origination volume				4,365					3,955
	Origination principal			$	653,400				$	555,900
CORPORATE:
Pre-tax loss:
	Net interest expense			$	(6,995	)			$	(7,893	)
	Other Corporate      expense, net				(13,317	)				(16,753	)
			Total Corporate	$	(20,312	)			$	(24,646	)

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Pulte Corporation
Segment Data

				Year Ended
				December 31,
				2000					1999
				($000's omitted)
HOMEBUILDING:
Pre-tax income
		Domestic		$	389,034				$	311,023
		International			3,349					5,538
			Total Homebuilding	$	392,383				$	316,561
Domestic homebuilding:
		Sales (settlements)		$	4,083,816		100.0	%	$	3,655,775		100.0	%
		Cost of sales			(3,315,106	)	(81.2	%)		(3,003,504	)	(82.2	%)
		Gross margin,      before interest			768,710		18.8	%		652,271		17.8	%
		Selling, general      & administrative      expense			(365,704	)	(9.0	%)		(314,463	)	(8.6	%)
		Other income (expense)			14,047		0.3	%		(1,598	)	—
		EBIT			417,053		10.2	%		336,210		9.2	%
		Interest			(28,019	)	(0.7	%)		(25,187	)	(0.7	%)
		Pre-tax income		$	389,034		9.5	%	$	311,023		8.5	%
FINANCIAL SERVICES:
Pre-tax income				$	19,009				$	20,828
MORTGAGE ORIGINATIONS:
	Origination volume				13,415					13,728
	Origination principal			$	1,957,300				$	1,908,200
CORPORATE:
Pre-tax loss:
	Net interest expense			$	(28,987	)			$	(22,824	)
	Other Corporate expense, net				(27,309	)				(28,160	)
			Total Corporate	$	(56,296	)			$	(50,984	)

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Pulte Corporation
Business Operating Data

	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
	2000		1999		2000		1999
			($000's omitted)
HOMEBUILDING UNIT
SETTLEMENTS-PULTE
AND AFFILIATES:
Domestic		6,130		6,335		19,799		19,848
International		2,411		2,816		7,982		6,774
Total Pulte and        Pulte-affiliate        settlement units		8,541		9,151		27,781		26,622
HOMEBUILDING
REVENUES-PULTE
AND AFFILIATES:
Domestic	$	1,317,833	$	1,224,627	$	4,083,816	$	3,713,332
International		59,480		52,301		175,957		127,310
Total Pulte and        Pulte-affiliate        revenues	$	1,377,313	$	1,276,928	$	4,259,773	$	3,840,642
Domestic      Homebuilding:
Unit settlements:
Northeast		685		762		2,000		2,486
Southeast		2,399		2,487		7,820		7,607
Midwest		762		954		2,903		3,044
Central		1,184		1,154		3,622		3,337
West		1,100		978		3,454		3,095
		6,130		6,335		19,799		19,569
Unit net new orders:
Northeast		379		484		1,970		2,511
Southeast		1,510		1,671		7,815		7,920
Midwest		554		564		2,818		3,166
Central		757		564		3,644		2,956
West		730		672		3,597		2,814
		3,930		3,955		19,844		19,367
Unit backlog:
Northeast						810		840
Southeast						2,141		2,146
Midwest						907		992
Central						814		792
West						805		662
						5,477		5,432

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