UNITED HOMES INC
10-Q, 1998-08-14
GENERAL BLDG CONTRACTORS - RESIDENTIAL BLDGS
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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C.  20549

                                   FORM 10-Q

          [X]     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                        THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                   For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998

                                       OR

          [ ]     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                          THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                    For the transition period from        to        

                         Commission File Number 0-23347


                              UNITED HOMES, INC.
             ------------------------------------------------------
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

               Illinois                              36-3978181
     (State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     incorporation or organization)

       2100 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL               60008
     (Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number including area code    (847) 427-2450

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

     Title of each class         Name of each exchange on which registered
     -------------------         -----------------------------------------
            None                                  None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                      11% Mandatory Redemption Debentures
                               Due March 15, 2005
                                (Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.  YES  X.   NO    .

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                                  TABLE OF CONTENTS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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<S>                                                                              <C>
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
     Item 1. Financial Statements

             Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1998
                   (unaudited) and September 30, 1997 (audited). . . . . . . . . . .1
             Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the nine months
                   ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (unaudited)  . . . . . . . . . . . .2
             Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months
                   ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997 (unaudited) . . . . . . . .3
             Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity for the
                   nine months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited) and the year
                   ended September 30, 1997 (audited). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
             Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended
                   June 30, 1998 and 1997 (unaudited). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
             Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements
                   (unaudited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

     Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
             Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
     Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk . . . . . . 13

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
     Item 1.   Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
     Item 2.   Changes in Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
     Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
     Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders . . . . . . . . 13
     Item 5.   Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
     Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SIGNATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1998 (unaudited) 
                     and September 30, 1997 (audited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              June 30,   September 30,
                                                1998        1997
                                            (unaudited)   (audited)
                                            -----------  -----------
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents                    $   741,752 $ 1,105,368
Housing inventories                           81,613,947  71,232,760
Land held for future development               6,805,488   2,352,502
Investment in real estate partnership            541,243     541,243
Due from Parent                                3,367,135   4,159,383
Notes receivable                               4,526,986   3,902,000
Other                                          1,540,886   1,817,366
                                            -----------  -----------
Total assets                                  99,137,437  85,110,622
                                             ----------  -----------
                                             ----------  -----------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities      12,344,275  19,300,714
Deferred income                                        0   1,264,371
Deposits from home buyers                        866,341     963,233
Development loans and other notes payable     66,075,992  52,360,936
Mandatory redemption debentures                7,106,000           0
                                              ---------- -----------
Total liabilities                             86,392,608  73,889,254

Investors' equity in majority-owned land 
  development and housing partnerships         1,044,450   1,435,379

Stockholder's equity                          11,700,379   9,785,989
                                              ---------- -----------
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity   $99,137,437 $85,110,622
                                              ---------- -----------
                                              ---------- -----------
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.


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        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Nine Months 
                   ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         Nine Months Ended
                                                              June 30
                                                         1998         1997
                                                      -----------  -----------
<S>                                                   <C>          <C>
REVENUES
Housing and land sales (435 units in 1998 and
    310 units in 1997)                                $76,962,788   $50,805,453
Recognition of deferred income                          1,264,371           ---
Other                                                      28,711        36,084
                                                      -----------   -----------
                                                       78,255,870    50,841,537

COST OF SALES
Housing costs, including amortization of capitalized
interest and real estate taxes of $2,917,989 in 
1998 and $ 2,077,453 in 1997                           63,574,610    41,753,434
Amortization of capitalized project costs              11,019,418     6,378,109
                                                       ----------   -----------
Profit                                                  3,661,842     2,709,994

Other costs and expenses                                2,342,329     1,901,279
                                                        ---------   -----------

Income before investors share of income in majority-
owned land development and housing partnerships         1,319,513       808,715
Investors' share of income in majority-owned 
land development and housing partnerships                 128,863       464,946
                                                        ---------   -----------
Income before income taxes                              1,190,650       343,769
Income taxes                                              476,260       118,408
                                                        ---------   -----------
Net income                                              $ 714,390   $   225,361
                                                        ---------   -----------
                                                        ---------   -----------
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes.


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              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 
              three months ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997, (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          Three Months Ended
                                                               June 30
                                                          1998         1997
                                                       ----------  -----------
<S>                                                   <C>          <C>
REVENUES
Housing and land sales (111 units in 1998 and 142
 units in 1997)                                       $23,308,067  $23,008,305
Other                                                       4,832       10,556
                                                      -----------  -----------
                                                       23,312,899   23,018,861
COST OF SALES
Housing costs, including amortization of
 capitalized interest and real estate taxes
 of $1,245,796 in 1998 and $1,330,113 in 1997          18,350,273   18,938,222
Amortization of capitalized project costs               5,102,697    2,562,174
                                                      -----------  -----------
Profit (L0ss)                                           (140,071)    1,518,465

Other costs and expenses                                  340,923      996,855
                                                      -----------  -----------

Income (Loss) before investors share of income in
 majority-owned land development and housing
 partnerships                                            (480,994)     521,610
Investors' share of income in majority-owned
 land development and housing partnerships                 86,498      387,070
                                                      -----------  -----------
Income (Loss) before income taxes                        (567,492)     134,540
Income taxes (Benefit)                                   (226,740)      49,555
                                                      -----------  -----------
Net income (Loss)                                        (340,752) $    84,985
                                                      -----------  -----------
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</TABLE>

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.


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           Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity 
            for the nine months ended June 30, 1998 (unaudited) and 
                  the year ended September 30, 1997 (audited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Additional
                                            Common       Paid-in      Retained
                                             Stock       Capital      Earnings
                                            ------     ----------   -----------
<S>                                         <C>        <C>          <C>
Balance at September 30, 1996                 $100     $    3,900   $ 9,063,386
Net income                                                              718,603
                                              ----     ----------   -----------
Balance at September 30, 1997                  100          3,900     9,781,989
Net income                                                              714,390
Capital contribution                                    1,200,000              
                                              ----     ----------   -----------
Balance at June 30, 1998                      $100     $1,203,900   $10,496,379
                                              ----     ----------   -----------
                                              ----     ----------   -----------
</TABLE>

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           Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months 
                   ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      Nine Months Ended June 30,
                                                          1998          1997
                                                     ------------   ------------
<S>                                                  <C>            <C>
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income                                            $    714,390  $    225,361
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 used in operating activities:
  Investors' share of equity in majority-owned
   land development and housing partnerships                             464,946
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
   (Increase) in housing inventories                   (10,381,187)  (25,832,459)
   (Increase) decrease in land held for future
    development                                         (4,452,986)    1,467,556
   Decrease in due from Parent                             792,248       305,187
   (Increase) in notes receivables                        (624,986)   (1,200,982)
   (Increase) in other assets                            1,440,287       207,988
     Decrease) increase in accounts payable and
    accrued liabilities                                 (6,956,439)    2,305,243
   Decrease in deferred income                          (1,264,371)      766,526
   (Decrease) increase in deposits from home buyers        (96,892)      660,918
                                                       ------------  ------------
Net cash used in operating activities                  (20,829,936)  (20,629,716)

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(Increase) decrease in due from managed properties          78,417       (41,625)
                                                       ------------  ------------
Net cash provided by investing activities                   78,417       (41,625)

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from development loans and other notes
 payable                                                92,573,330    93,474,338
Repayments of development loans and other notes        (78,858,274)  (71,320,078)
 payable
Net proceeds from mandatory redemption debentures        5,863,776
Contributions from investors in majority-owned 
 land development and housing partnerships
Distributions to investors in majority-owned land      (390,929)
 development and housing partnerships                                 (1,161,847)
Change in capitalization                                 1,200,000
                                                        ----------   ------------
Net cash provided by financing activities               20,387,903    20,992,413
                                                        ----------   ------------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents          (363,616)      321,072
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year           1,105,368       824,162
                                                        ----------   ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period              $  741,752   $ 1,145,234
                                                        ----------   ------------
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</TABLE>

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.


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  Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (unaudited)

1.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements do 
not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation 
of financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity 
with generally accepted accounting principles.  These interim statements 
should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements 
incorporated by reference to the Company's September 30, 1997 financial 
statements filed on Form 10-K as certain footnote disclosures which 
substantially duplicate those contained in such audited financial statements 
have been omitted from these condensed interim financial statements.  In the 
opinion of management, the interim financial statements contain all 
adjustments (which are normal and recurring) necessary for a fair statement 
of financial results for the interim periods.

2.   HOUSING INVENTORIES

Housing inventories consisted of the following:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     June 30,    September 30,
                                                       1998          1997
                                                   -----------   -------------
     <S>                                           <C>           <C>
     Land under development, including site
     development costs                               $36,088,000   $32,509,293
     Direct construction costs                        19,756,113    17,573,716
     Capitalized project costs                        22,081,884    16,993,716
     Land held for sale                                3,687,950     4,156,035
                                                     -----------    -----------
                                                     $81,613,947   $71,232,760
                                                     -----------   -----------
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</TABLE>


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  Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (continued)

3.   NOTES RECEIVABLE 

     During the quarter ended December 31, 1997, the affiliated interests in 
22 model homes were sold to non-affiliated parties.  The deferred gain 
relating to these transactions was recognized in the quarter.

4.   MANDATORY REDEMPTION DEBENTURES

     During the first quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company sold 1,015 
mandatory redemption debentures with a par value of $1,000 per debenture at a 
price of $985 per debenture.  The gross proceeds from the offering totaled 
$6,999,410. Offering expenses totaled $1,135,694.  The debentures are due 
March 15, 2005 and bear interest at 11%.  Interest is payable quarterly 
commencing in March, 1998. The debentures are to be redeemed semi-annually 
commencing in September, 1999 in amounts of $592,164.

5.   ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL

In December, 1997, the Parent Company, United Development Management Company, 
contributed commercial and residential real property with a fair value of 
$1,200,000.  This property is currently classified as inventory and is held 
for sale at values in excess of the amounts contributed.


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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND 
          RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SPECIAL NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     Certain statements in this Report that are not historical facts 
constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private 
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act 
of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").  Discussions 
containing such forward-looking statements may be found in the material set 
forth hereunder as well as within this Report generally.  In addition, when 
used in this Report, the words "believes," "intends," "anticipates," 
"expects" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking 
statements.  Such statements are subject to a number of risks and 
uncertainties described in more detail under "Factors Affecting the Company's 
Business."  Actual results could differ materially from those projected in 
the forward-looking statements as a result of the factors set forth in this 
Report.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result 
of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to 
reflect any future events or circumstances.

     The following analysis of the Company's consolidated financial condition 
and results of operations as of June 30, 1998 and September 30, 1997 and for 
the nine months and three months ended June 30, 1998 and June 30,1997 should be
read in conjunction with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements,
including the notes thereto, and other information included elsewhere in this
Report. 

GENERAL

     The Company generates revenue from the interrelated activities of land 
acquisition, development and homebuilding. The Company generally enters into 
a purchase agreement with a potential home buyer prior to commencing 
construction, except where the home is being constructed on a speculative 
basis or to be used as a model home. As of June 30, 1998, for fiscal year 
1998 the Company had 367 homes built or under construction (including winter 
foundations), of which 352 were under contract for sale. The number of homes 
under construction prior to execution of sales contracts tends to vary by 
season reflecting the fact that weather conditions in the Chicago and western 
Michigan markets necessitate starting foundation construction in the fall and 
early winter months prior to executing purchase agreements to ensure 
available inventory for winter sales and spring closings. The Company does 
not recognize a sale for accounting purposes until the sale of a home or lot 
is closed. The time period from execution of a purchase agreement to the 
closing of the sale of a home generally ranges from six to nine months.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND JUNE 30, 1997.  Revenues from 
housing and land sales increased approximately $27.5 million or 54% for the 
nine months ended June 30, 1998 from approximately $50.8 million to 
approximately $78.3 million. The increase in revenue resulted from an 
increase in the volume of homes and lots closed during the period.

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During the nine months ended June 30, 1998, the Company closed on the sale of 
370 homes and 65 lots at an average selling price for homes of $184,600 
compared to 280 homes and 30 lots at an average selling price for homes of 
$179,000 in the same period ended June 30, 1997.  The Company believes that 
the volume increase reflected an increase in demand for the Company's homes 
and lots and an increase in the number of housing starts. The Company also 
recognized income totaling approximately $1.2 million during the nine-month 
period ended June 30, 1998.  Recognition of this income had been deferred 
from previous quarters since it was generated from a sale transaction with 
affiliates.

     Housing costs, including amortization of capitalized interest and real 
estate taxes, increased during the nine-month period ended June 30, 1998 from 
approximately $41.8 million to approximately $63.6 million as compared to the 
same period ended June 30, 1997.  The increase in these costs resulted mainly 
from increases in the number of homes constructed, sold and closed during the 
period as compared to the same period ended June 30, 1997 and a corresponding 
increase in expense incurred related to interest and real estate taxes 
previously capitalized.  As a percentage of housing and land sales revenue, 
however, housing costs increased from 80.9% during the nine months ended June 
30, 1997 to 81.2% during the nine months ended June 30, 1998.  This increase 
was also caused by the change in the mix of homes sold during the nine-month 
period ended June 30, 1998 as compared to the nine-month period ended June 
30, 1997.  Other costs and expenses also increased from approximately $1.9 
million for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 to approximately $2.3 million 
for the nine months ended June 30, 1998.  The increase in these costs and 
expenses was due to the increase in the number of homes closed between the 
two periods which resulted in additional selling and general administrative 
costs. Income after adjusting for minority interests in Company-controlled 
land development and housing partnership, and income taxes increased from 
approximately $0.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 to 
approximately $1.3 million for the nine months ended June 30, 1998.  Total 
earnings, which reflects net income after minority interests and income taxes 
increased from $0.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 to $0.7 
million for the nine months ended June 30, 1998.

     THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND JUNE 30, 1997.  Revenues from 
housing and land sales increased approximately $.3 million or 1% for the 
three months ended June 30, 1998 from approximately $23.0 million to 
approximately $23.3 million. The increase in revenue resulted from an 
increase in the average selling price of homes offset by a decrease in volume 
of homes and lots closed during the period.  During the three months ended 
June 30, 1998, the Company closed on the sale of 111 homes and 0 lots at an 
average selling price for homes of $210,000 compared to 139 homes and 3 lots 
at an average selling price for homes of $164,800 in the same period ended 
June 30, 1997.  The average home price increased as a result of a change in 
the mix of homes closed in the three-month period ended June 30, 1998 
compared to the three-month period ended June 30, 1997.  

     Housing costs, including amortization of capitalized interest and real 
estate taxes, decreased during the three-month period ended June 30, 1998 
from approximately $18.9 million to approximately $18.4 million as compared 
to the same period ended June 30,

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1997.  The decrease in these costs resulted mainly from decreases in the 
number of homes constructed, sold and closed during the period as compared to 
the same period ended June 30, 1997 and a corresponding decrease in expense 
incurred related to interest and real estate taxes previously capitalized.  
Other costs and expenses also decreased from approximately $1.0 million for 
the three months ended June 30, 1997 to approximately $0.3 million for the 
three months ended June 30, 1998.  The decrease in these costs and expenses 
was due to the decrease in the number of homes closed between the two periods 
which resulted in lower selling and general administrative costs.  Income 
after adjusting for minority interests in Company-controlled land development 
and housing partnership and income taxes decreased from a profit of 
approximately $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 1997 to a loss 
of approximately $(0.5) million for the three months ended June 30, 1998.  
Total earnings (loss), which reflects net income (loss) after minority 
interests and income taxes decreased from a profit of approximately $0.1 
million for the three months ended June 30, 1997 to a loss of approximately 
$(0.3) million for the three months ended June 30, 1998.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     The Company's cash and cash equivalents balance at June 30, 1998 and 
September 30, 1997  was approximately $0.7 million and 1.1 million, 
respectively.  The Company typically finances the acquisition of land parcels 
and the costs associated with initial development of the parcels (such as 
entitlement activities and construction of streets and sewers) by drawing on 
various acquisition and development lines of credit (the "A&D Lines"), 
including a $25 million line of credit from Residential Funding Corp. which 
can be used solely to fund acquisition and development activity, such as 
sewer and roadway construction (the "Residential Line II"). Under the 
agreements governing the A&D Lines, the Company may generally draw up to 
75-80% of the value of the land and improvements (based on an as-built 
appraisal) to fund acquisition and development costs. Based on the 
outstanding balance of the A&D Lines at the end of each month, an interest 
charge is either paid by the Company if the particular loan does not have an 
interest reserve or is funded through an additional draw on the loan. As of 
June 30, 1998, and September 30, 1997, the Company had total indebtedness of 
approximately $33.1 million and $19.3 million, respectively, outstanding on 
its A&D Lines, including $10.8 million and $10.7 million, respectively, on 
the Residential Line II.

     Once construction of a home commences, the Company is able to draw on 
two lines of credit, a $25 million facility with Heller Financial (the 
"Heller Line") and a second line in the amount of $25 million from 
Residential Funding Corp. (the "Residential Line I," collectively with the 
"Residential Line II," the "Residential Lines") to finance the costs 
associated with constructing a home and preparing a lot for delivery and the 
home for sale to the end purchaser. As noted herein, the Company typically 
does not commence construction of a home until a buyer executes a purchase 
contract.  As of June 30, 1998 and September 30, 1997, the Company had total 
indebtedness of approximately $39.1 million and $29.6 million, respectively, 
outstanding on these two lines.  As of June 22, 1998, the $25 million Heller 
line of credit was converted to a $13 million project loan.   The Heller 
project loan bears interest at 3.75% over the Libor rate and has a maturity 
date of December 15, 1998.  The Heller facility had one subdivision (the same 
project) remaining before the line was converted to a project loan.  The 
Company does not believe the conversion of this Heller line of credit 
facility will have a material impact on its ability to finance its 
construction of homes.  In effect, on June 30, 1998, the Heller Line was zero 
as the conversion occurred on June 22.

     The amount of indebtedness incurred with respect to any particular 
project is based on the purchase price of the land, the estimated costs of 
infrastructure activities and the costs of constructing and selling homes on 
the land. These estimated costs are based on, among other things, demand for 
housing in the Company's market areas which the Company then factors into its 
analysis of the number of homes that it believes may be constructed and the 

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rate at which these homes may be sold to end-purchasers. However, from time 
to time the Company will sell improved lots without constructing a home 
thereon.

     Upon closing of a home sale, the Company utilizes all of the net closing 
proceeds (including the Company's profit) from the sale of the home to reduce 
the indebtedness under the relevant A&D Line as well as the Heller Line or 
Residential Line I, as the case may be. Thus, the amount of indebtedness 
outstanding on these lines fluctuates based on the number of parcels and 
homes under development or construction at any one time and the rate at which 
the Company closes on homes under contract for sale. During the nine months 
ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, the Company made principal reductions of 
approximately $78.8 million and $71.3 million, respectively, on these lines. 
As of August 10, 1998, the Company had approximately $1.0 million available 
for borrowing under its credit facilities. Draws on the Heller Line bear 
interest at a variable rate equal to the General Electric Capital Corporation 
Composite Commercial Paper Rate plus 3.75% per annum (9.3% as of May 11, 
1998).  The Heller Line was paid in full on June 22, 1998 when the Heller 
Line was converted to a term project loan.  Draws on the Heller Line which 
are outstanding on May 31, 1998 automatically convert to a term loan maturing 
on May 31, 1999.  The Company is analyzing its need to replace the Heller 
Line.  If the Company decides that such a line is desirable, the Company will 
then review its options for a replacement facility. Draws under the 
Residential Lines bear interest at a variable rate equal to prime plus 1.25% 
per annum (9.75% as of May 11, 1998). The Residential Lines each mature on 
March 14, 2001.

     From time to time, the Company also incurs indebtedness secured by 
specific projects for specific acquisition and development activities. As of 
June 30, 1998 and September 30, 1997, the Company had approximately $22.4 
million and $7.8 million, respectively, of this indebtedness outstanding, all 
of which was secured by certain of the Company's assets. The indebtedness 
outstanding as of June 30, 1998 generally matures between 1998 and 2001 and 
bears interest at a rate of approximately 9.50% per annum.

     On December 22, 1997 the Company completed the sale of approximately 
$7.1 million of Debentures which bear interest at the rate of 11% per annum.  
The Company realized net proceeds of approximately $5.9 million after paying 
underwriting discounts and expenses of the offering.  The net proceeds were 
utilized to repay indebtedness aggregating approximately $2.6 million with 
the remainder applied to reduce indebtedness under the Heller Line (defined 
below). For additional information about the offering, see item (c) of 
"Changes in Securities" on the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for 
the quarterly period ended December 31, 1997.

     The Company believes that the capital available under the lines of 
credit described herein, project specific indebtedness and cash flow from the 
sale of model homes and internally generated funds will be sufficient to meet 
the Company's reasonably anticipated needs for working capital and liquidity 
for the foreseeable future.  If these amounts prove insufficient, however, 
the Company would likely have to raise additional capital (debt or equity or 
both) from third parties.  There can be no assurance that additional capital, 
either in the form of equity or debt, will be available on terms and 
conditions acceptable to the Company, if at all. 


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     On June 9, 1998, Residential Funding Corporation (a) increased the
aggregate available under the Residential Lines to $55 million from $50 million
to allow for additional construction of homes and working capital, and (b) made
a $7 million term loan (the RFC Term Loan) to the Company.  The RFC Term Loan
bears interest at 15% per annum and is due on November 15, 1998.  The RFC Term
Loan is secured by assignments of certain real estate sale contracts executed by
the Company, pursuant to which the Company has contracted to or is negotiating
to sell certain of its land assets.
     
     CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES.  The Company's operating 
activities utilized cash during the nine-month periods ended June 30, 1998 
and June 30, 1997 of approximately $20.8 million and $20.6 million, 
respectively.  The Company utilized cash flow generated during the nine-month 
periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 to increase the Company's housing 
inventories ($10.4 million and $25.8 million, respectively), and to increase 
land held for future development (approximately $4.5 million and $1.5 
million) offset by a (decrease ) in the Company's accounts payable 
(approximately $7.0 million and $2.3 million).  For the nine months ended 
June 30, 1998, the decrease in the Company's accounts payable reflects a 
decrease in amounts owed to vendors and other subcontractors offset by an 
increase in the number of homes being constructed by the Company.

     CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES.  The Company's financing 
activities provided the bulk of the Company's cashflow during the nine months 
ended June 30, 1998 and 1997.  Net cash provided by financing activities 
during these periods was approximately $20.4 million and $20.9 million, 
respectively.  In each case, the bulk of the proceeds were comprised almost 
entirely of proceeds from development loans and other notes payable of 
approximately $92.6 million and $93.4 million, respectively, offset by 
repayments on development loans and other notes payable of approximately 
$78.9 million and $71.3 million, respectively. The increase in borrowing 
activity in each time period reflects increases in the amount of funds 
necessary to finance the Company's construction and development activities as 
reflected by increases in the number of homes constructed and sold by the 
Company in each period when compared to the prior comparable period. These 
borrowings are typically repaid from the proceeds of housing or lot sales and 
then reborrowed by the Company to fund construction costs. Thus, borrowings 
on the Company's lines of credit (described above) fluctuate significantly 
based on the level of the Company's activities.  In addition, during the nine 
months ended June 30, 1998, the Company also received net proceeds of 
approximately $5.9 million from sale of the debentures.

     CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES. Net cash provided by or used for 
investing activities was not significant for the nine months ended June 30, 
1998 and June 30, 1997.

     INFLATION AND SEASONALITY.  Real estate and residential housing prices 
are affected by inflation, which can cause increases in the price of land, 
raw materials and subcontracted labor. Historically, the Company has been 
able to increase the price of its housing products to cover these costs. 
Interest rate fluctuations also affect gross profit margins by increasing or 
decreasing financing costs for land, construction and operations. The Company 
believes that product demand and sales are impacted by mortgage interest 
rates. The Company benefited from low mortgage interest rates in early 1995 
and then again from mid-year 1995 through 1997. If rates increase, potential 
customers may be discouraged from purchasing a home due to the increased 
cost, decrease in buying power and possible difficulty in qualifying for a 
mortgage. Seasonality is generally not a significant factor in the Company's 
operations, in part because homes can be constructed and sold year-round, 
particularly in the Phoenix Area and, in part, due to the Company's winter 
foundation program which allows it to maintain available inventory for winter 
sales and spring closings.  A particularly harsh winter in the Midwest could, 
however, limit the Company's winter foundation program, thus impacting sales 
and closings the following spring in an adverse manner.


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     YEAR 2000.  In the year 2000, many existing computer programs that use 
only two digits (rather than four) to identify a year in the date field could 
fail or create erroneous results if not corrected.  This computer program 
flaw is expected to affect virtually all companies and organizations.  The 
Company cannot quantify the potential costs and uncertainties associated with 
this computer program flaw at this time, but does not anticipate that the 
effect of this computer program flaw on the operations of the Company will be 
significant. However, the Company may be required to spend time and monetary 
resources addressing any necessary computer program changes.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK.

     The Company does not engage in trading currencies or in any hedging 
activities.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     On May 27, 1998, the United States of America, on behalf of the Army
Corporation of Engineers filed a suite against the Company in the Northern
District of Illinois, Easter Division, Case No. 93C3242; claiming entitlement to
relief under the Clean Water Act.  In a timely manner, on June 9, 1998, the
Company filed a Motion to Dismiss the Complaint.  The Company believes the case
filed is without merit.  There is no reasonable determination at this point of
the monetary amount of damages which would be awarded if the Company is
unsuccessful in this case.

ITEM 2.   CHANGES IN SECURITIES

     None.

ITEM 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

     None.

ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

     None.

ITEM 5.   OTHER INFORMATION

     None.

ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     (a)  Exhibit Index

A Form 8-K was filed on June 26, 1998.


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                                      SIGNATURES


     PURSUANT to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the 
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

UNITED HOMES, INC.


By: /s/  Edward Havlik                                  Date: August 14, 1998
   -----------------------------------
     Edward Havlik
     President

By: /s/  William J. Crock, Jr.                          Date: August 14, 1998
   -----------------------------------
     William J. Crock, Jr.
     Executive Vice President,
     Chief Financial Officer,
     Secretary and Treasurer
     (Principal Financial Officer
     and Principal Accounting
     Officer).


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                                    EXHIBIT INDEX

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<CAPTION>

  Exhibit     Description
  -------     -----------
  <C>         <S>
      3.1  -  Articles of Incorporation of United Homes, Inc.(1)
      3.2  -  Bylaws of United Homes, Inc.(1)
     27    -  Financial Data Schedule*

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* Filed herewith

(1)  Incorporated by reference from the Registrant's Registration Statement on
     Form S-1, File No. 333-33965, filed August 19, 1997.


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