Meritage Homes (MTH) 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2011

MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	1-9977	86-0611231
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

17851 N. 85th Street, Suite 300, Scottsdale, Arizona	85255
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(480) 515-8100

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On February 2, 2011, we announced in a press release information concerning our results for the year ended December 31, 2010. A copy of this press release, including information concerning forward-looking statements and factors that may affect our future results, is attached as Exhibit 99.1. This press release is being furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02 in this Report on Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)	Exhibits
99.1	Press Release dated February 2, 2011

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: February 2, 2011

MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION
/s/ Larry W. Seay
By:	Larry W. Seay Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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