NEWMARK

Newmark designs, builds and sells single-family homes in five major markets within the Southwest and Southeast United States, including Houston, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale and, most recently, Nashville. Each of these markets has experienced population and job growth above the national average over the past several years. The Company operated in 49 subdivisions in these metropolitan areas, and had 444 homes under construction at December 31,1997. In addition, as of December 31, 1997, the Company owned or had under option contract 2,020 lots available for future growth. The Company is also actively engaged in residential land acquisition and development, which enables it to provide lots for its homebuilding operations.