ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION; and ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 30, 2009, M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. issued a press release reporting its third quarter and first nine months results for 2009. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Limitation on Incorporation by Reference. The information being furnished shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, ("Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
ITEM 9.01. EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number Description

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated October 30, 2009

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