EXHIBIT 23.1

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated November 9, 2001, incorporated by reference in the Joint
Proxy Statement of D.R. Horton, Inc. that is made a part of the Registration
Statement (Form S-4) and Prospectus of D.R. Horton, Inc. for the registration of
26,526,835 shares of its common stock.

                                    /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Fort Worth, Texas
November 15, 2001