D.R. HORTON CELEBRATED SUCCESSFUL GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

 AT MASTERPLANNED SKYBORNE IN WEST DESERT HOT SPRINGS

           West Desert Hot Springs, California—November 10, 2005—Excitement filled the air yesterday in West Desert Hot Springs, where D.R. Horton celebrated the official groundbreaking of its eagerly anticipated Skyborne community. Gated and masterplanned, Skyborne is already capturing the attention of value-conscious homebuyers who desire a prestigious desert address at an affordable price. “Skyborne’s VIP groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of a refreshing new chapter in family-oriented desert living,” commented Ken Kellermann, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for D.R. Horton’s Orange County/Inland Empire Division. “Yesterday’s celebration put us on course to meet our goal of opening Skyborne’s Information Center in early 2006, and gave all of those in attendance a tremendous opportunity to discover firsthand what an outstanding setting the community has to offer.”

    Welcoming residents and guests through impressive entry gates, Skyborne will premier with 6 distinctive residential villages. Each village will feature its own recreation center, with amenities such as dog parks, artificial putting greens, shaded seating areas, tot lots, swimming pools and spas, varying by village.

            Attainably priced from the $300,000’s, Skyborne’s large array of residential offerings–ultimately encompassing a grand total of 30 floor plans–will meet the needs of a broad spectrum of homebuyers. From young couples and families dreaming of purchasing their first home, to growing families that desire a larger home, and active adults seeking a brand-new home for entertaining and welcoming relatives, buyers at Skyborne are sure to find a residence that is just right for their budget and lifestyle.

            Skyborne’s impressive selection of one- and two-story designs will showcase today’s most popular features in bright and open floor plans that offer stylish living areas, sunny kitchens and intimate master suites.

            No matter which village they choose, homebuyers will appreciate the impeccable attention to detail that D.R. Horton is giving to such amenities as a community clubhouse, attractive landscaping, pocket parks, 17 miles of pedestrian-friendly trails, and proposed facilities including a public school and public park.

            Residents will also benefit from Skyborne’s location, which is a short drive from Inland Empire employment centers, outlet shopping in Cabazon, Indian gaming resorts, mountain and desert recreational destinations, the Palm Springs International Airport, and fashionable resorts, shopping and restaurants in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert.

           In addition to Skyborne, The Orange County/Inland Empire Division of D.R. Horton has neighborhoods selling in the cities of Indio, Murrieta, Moreno Valley, San Jacinto, Victorville and Garden Grove.

 30 years ago, Donald R. Horton had a Vision of livable and affordable new homes built with unmatched efficiencies and uncompromising quality. Of family traditions passed on to new generations. Of a business that would grow by making customers’ dreams come true.

            That philosophy of creating value every step of the way was the Company’s signature focus when Horton unveiled his first neighborhood in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area nearly three decades ago. As the Company grew from a local homebuilder to a regional homebuilder, to ultimately the largest homebuilder in the United States, that philosophy has never wavered.

            Today, D.R. Horton continues to demonstrate its leadership in residential development through design innovation, superior craftsmanship, and its responsiveness to the needs of its customers.

            That simple vision that began nearly 30 years ago represents years of value and security when you choose America’s Builder to make your dreams come true.

            For additional information regarding Skyborne, visit the community’s website at www.liveskyborne.com or call (888) LIVE-SKY.

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