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Continental Homes Holding Corp.
7001 North Scottsdale Road
Suite 2050
Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
January 29, 1997
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Continental Homes Holding Corp.
Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-3
File No. 333-20527
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 477(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
Continental Homes Holding Corp. hereby requests the Post-Effective Amendment to
the above-referenced Registration Statement be withdrawn as soon as practicable.
Very truly yours,
CONTINENTAL HOMES HOLDING CORP.
By: /s/ Julie E. Collins
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Julie E. Collins
Financial Vice President,
Treasurer and Secretary