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                                    FORM 10-K

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


(Mark One)

[X]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
     FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998

                                       OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


                           Commission File No. 1-12616

                              SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

STATE OF MARYLAND                                                 38-2730780
State of Incorporation                              I.R.S. Employer I.D. No.

                              31700 MIDDLEBELT ROAD
                                    SUITE 145
                        FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN 48334
                                 (248) 932-3100
          (Address of principal executive offices and telephone number)

           Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
                     COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01 PER SHARE

           Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
                                      NONE

         Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.

                                       [ ]

         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
                                        ---     

         As of March 5, 1999, the aggregate market value of the Registrant's
voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately
$516,632,000 based on the closing sales price of $32.25 on such date using
beneficial ownership of stock rules adopted pursuant to Section 13 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to exclude voting stock owned by directors and
officers of the Registrant, some of whom may not be held to be affiliates upon
judicial determination.

         As of March 5, 1999, there were 17,289,305 shares of the Registrant's
common stock issued and outstanding.

                      DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

         Portions of the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed for
its 1999 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part
III of this Report.



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                                     PART I
ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

GENERAL

         Sun Communities, Inc. (the "Company") owns, operates and finances
manufactured housing communities concentrated in the midwestern and southeastern
United States. The Company is a fully integrated real estate company which,
together with its affiliates and predecessors, has been in the business of
acquiring, operating and expanding manufactured housing communities since 1975.
At December 31, 1998, the Company owned and managed a portfolio of 102 developed
properties located in fourteen states (the "Properties"), including 91
manufactured housing communities, 5 recreational vehicle communities, and 6
properties containing both manufactured housing and recreational vehicle sites.
At December 31, 1998, the Properties contained an aggregate of 31,512 developed
manufactured home sites, approximately 2,500 manufactured home sites suitable
for development and approximately 5,100 recreational vehicle sites. In order to
enhance property performance and cash flow, the Company, through Sun Home
Services, Inc., a Michigan corporation ("Home Services" or "SHS"), actively
markets and sells new and used manufactured homes for placement in the
Properties.

         The Company made an election to be taxed as a REIT for federal income
tax purposes commencing with the calendar year beginning January 1, 1994, and is
self-administered and self-managed.

         The Company's executive and principal property management office is
located at 31700 Middlebelt Road, Suite 145, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334
and its telephone number is (248) 932-3100. The Company has regional property
management offices located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Orlando, Florida and
Austin, Texas. The Company, which is a Maryland corporation, employed 552 people
as of December 31, 1998.

HISTORY OF THE COMPANY

         The immediate predecessor to Sun Communities, Inc. was incorporated in
January 1985 to continue and expand the business of acquiring, owning and
operating manufactured housing communities that was originally started in 1975.
Since its inception, the Company's strategy has been to acquire and in many
cases expand or renovate existing manufactured housing communities. The Company
has maintained this strategy because it believes attractive investment returns
can be obtained by purchasing existing properties with expansion potential.

STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY

         The operations of the Company are carried on through certain
subsidiaries (the "Subsidiaries"), including Sun Communities Operating Limited
Partnership, a Michigan limited partnership (the "Operating Partnership") and
Sun Communities Finance Limited Partnership, a Michigan limited partnership (the
"Financing Partnership"), which, among other things, enables the Company to
comply with certain complex requirements under the Federal tax rules and
regulations applicable to REITs. The Company established the Operating
Partnership to allow the Company to acquire manufactured housing communities in
transactions that defer some or all of the sellers' tax consequences.
Substantially all of the Company's assets are held by or through the Operating
Partnership, of which the Company is the sole general partner, and wholly-owned
subsidiaries of the Company. In addition to the Operating Partnership and the
Financing Partnership, the Subsidiaries include Home Services, which provides
manufactured home sales and other services to current and prospective tenants of
the Properties. The Operating Partnership owns 100% of the non-voting preferred
stock of Home Services, which entitles the Operating Partnership to 95% of the
cash flow from operating activities of Home Services. The voting common stock of
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by Milton M. Shiffman, Gary A. Shiffman and Jeffrey P. Jorissen, executive
officers of the Company, entitling them to the remaining 5% of such cash flow
from operating activities. Sun Water Oak Golf, Inc. ("Sun Golf") is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Home Services. Sun Golf was organized to own and
operate the golf course, restaurant and related facilities located on the Water
Oak Property that were acquired in November 1994.

THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY INDUSTRY

         A manufactured housing community is a residential subdivision designed
and improved with sites for the placement of manufactured homes and related
improvements and amenities. Manufactured homes are detached, single-family homes
which are produced off-site by manufacturers and installed on sites within the
community. Manufactured homes are available in a wide array of designs,
providing owners with a level of customization generally unavailable in other
forms of multi-family housing.

         Modern manufactured housing communities, such as the Properties,
contain improvements similar to other garden-style residential developments,
including centralized entrances, paved streets, curbs and gutters, and parkways.
In addition, these communities also often provide a number of amenities, such as
a clubhouse, a swimming pool, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, laundry
facilities and cable television service.

         The owner of each home in the Company's communities leases the site on
which the home is located. The Company owns the underlying land, utility
connections, streets, lighting, driveways, common area amenities and other
capital improvements and is responsible for enforcement of community guidelines
and maintenance. Some communities provide water and sewer service through public
or private utilities, while others provide these services to residents from
on-site facilities. Each owner within the Company's communities is responsible
for the maintenance of his home and leased site. As a result, capital
expenditure needs tend to be less significant, relative to multi-family rental
apartment complexes.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

         The Company's property management strategy emphasizes intensive,
hands-on management by dedicated, on-site community managers. The Company
believes that this on-site focus enables it to continually monitor and address
tenant concerns, the performance of competitive properties and local market
conditions. Of the Company's 552 employees, 492 are located on-site as property
managers, support staff, or maintenance personnel.

         The Company's community managers are overseen by Brian W. Fannon,
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, who has 29 years of property
management experience, two Senior Vice Presidents, four Regional Vice Presidents
and twelve Regional Property Managers. In addition, the Regional Property
Managers are responsible for semi-annual market surveys of competitive
communities, interaction with local manufactured home dealers and regular
property inspections.

         Each community manager performs regular inspections in order to
continually monitor the property's physical condition and provides managers with
the opportunity to understand and effectively address tenant concerns. In
addition to a community manager, each property has an on-site maintenance person
and management support staff. The Company holds periodic training sessions for
all property management personnel to ensure that management policies are
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HOME SALES

         Home Services offers manufactured home sales services to tenants and
prospective tenants in the Company's communities. Since tenants often purchase a
home already on-site within a community, such services enhance occupancy and
property performance. Additionally, since many of the homes in the Properties
are sold through Home Services, better control of home quality in the Company's
communities can be maintained than if sales services were conducted solely
through third-party brokers.

COMPETITION

         All of the Properties are located in developed areas that include other
manufactured housing community properties. The number of competitive
manufactured housing community properties in a particular area could have a
material effect on the Company's ability to lease sites and on rents charged at
the Properties or at any newly acquired properties. The Company may be competing
with others that have greater resources than the Company and whose officers and
directors have more experience than the Company's officers and directors. In
addition, other forms of multi-family residential properties, such as private
and federally funded or assisted multi-family housing and single-family housing,
provide housing alternatives to potential tenants of manufactured housing
communities.

REGULATIONS AND INSURANCE

         General. Manufactured housing community properties are subject to
various laws, ordinances and regulations, including regulations relating to
recreational facilities such as swimming pools, clubhouses and other common
areas. The Company believes that each Property has the necessary operating
permits and approvals.

         Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). The Properties and any newly
acquired manufactured housing communities must comply with the ADA. The ADA has
separate compliance requirements for "public accommodations" and "commercial
facilities," but generally requires that public facilities such as clubhouses,
pools and recreation areas be made accessible to people with disabilities.
Compliance with ADA requirements could require removal of access barriers and
other capital improvements at the Company's properties. Noncompliance could
result in imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants. The
Company does not believe the ADA will have a material adverse impact on the
Company's results of operations. If required property improvements involve a
greater expenditure than the Company currently anticipates, or if the
improvements must be made on a more accelerated basis than it anticipates, the
Company's ability to make expected distributions could be adversely affected.
The Company believes that its competitors face similar costs to comply with the
requirements of the ADA.

         Rent Control Legislation. State and local rent control laws in certain
jurisdictions limit the Company's ability to increase rents and to recover
increases in operating expenses and the costs of capital improvements. Enactment
of such laws has been considered from time to time in other jurisdictions. The
Company presently expects to continue to operate manufactured housing community
properties, and may purchase additional properties, in markets that are either
subject to rent control or in which rent-limiting legislation exists or may be
enacted. For example, 27 of the Properties are located in Florida, which has
enacted a law which provides that a majority of tenants in a manufactured
housing community may require that a proposed increase in site rental rates,
reduction in services or utilities or change in the community's rules and
regulations be submitted for formal mediation or arbitration if they believe
that the proposal is unreasonable.

         Insurance. Management believes that the Properties are covered by
adequate fire, flood, property and business interruption insurance provided by
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commercially reasonable deductibles and limits. The Company maintains a blanket
policy that covers all of the Properties. The Company has obtained title
insurance insuring fee title to the Properties in an aggregate amount which the
Company believes to be adequate.

ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES

         General. At December 31, 1998, the Properties consisted of 91
manufactured housing communities, 5 recreational vehicle communities, and 6
properties containing both manufactured housing and recreational vehicle sites
concentrated in fourteen states in the midwestern and southeastern United
States. At December 31, 1998, the Properties contained 31,512 developed
manufactured home sites, approximately 2,500 manufactured home sites suitable
for development and approximately 5,100 recreational vehicle sites. In addition,
at December 31, 1998, the Company owned nine undeveloped properties on which the
Company plans to develop approximately 4,400 manufactured home sites. Most of
the Properties include amenities oriented towards family and retirement living.
Of the 102 Properties, 47 have more than 300 developed manufactured home sites,
with the largest having 913 developed manufactured home sites.

         The Properties had an aggregate occupancy rate of 94.2% as of December
31, 1998, excluding recreational vehicle sites. Since January 1, 1998, the
Properties have averaged an aggregate annual turnover of homes (where the home
is moved out of the community) of approximately 3% and an average annual
turnover of residents (where the home is sold and remains within the community,
typically without interruption of rental income) of approximately 8%.

         The Company believes that its Properties' high amenity levels
contribute to low turnover and generally high occupancy rates. All of the
Properties provide residents with attractive amenities with most offering a
clubhouse, a swimming pool, laundry facilities and cable television service.
Many Properties offer additional amenities such as sauna/whirlpool spas, tennis,
shuffleboard and basketball courts and/or exercise rooms.

         The Company has sought to concentrate its communities within certain
geographic areas in order to achieve economies of scale in management and
operation. Except for five Properties located in Texas, and one property located
in each of Colorado, Oregon, and Nevada, the Properties are located in the
midwestern and southeastern United States. The Company has identified Florida as
a key market in which to expand its existing operations in the southeast because
of Florida's stable tenant base, relatively low cost of living and attractive
acquisition opportunities. Additionally, the Company's midwestern operations
serve as a source of prospective tenants for the Florida Properties, which are
generally oriented towards retirement living. Because the Company believes that
geographic diversification will help insulate the portfolio from regional
economic influences, the Company is also interested in acquiring properties in
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         The following table sets forth certain information relating to the
Properties owned as of December 31, 1998:





                                     DEVELOPED       OCCUPANCY     OCCUPANCY      OCCUPANCY
                                    SITES AS OF        AS OF         AS OF          AS OF
PROPERTY AND LOCATION              12/31/98 (1)    12/31/96 (1)   12/31/97(1)    12/31/98(1)
- ---------------------              ------------    ------------   -----------    -----------
                                                                         
MIDWEST
  MICHIGAN
Allendale                               352             97%          80%(2)          82%
  Allendale, MI
Alpine                                  381             99%            99%           99%
  Grand Rapids, MI
Bedford Hills                           339             94%            98%           100%
  Battle Creek, MI
Brentwood                               197             99%           99%            98%
  Kentwood, MI
Byron Center                            143             97%           100%           99%
  Byron Center, MI
Candlewick Court                        211             99%           98%           100%
  Owosso, MI
College Park Estates                    230             99%           99%            99%
  Canton, MI
Continental Estates                     385             93%           92%            93%
  Davison, MI
Continental North                       474             95%           96%          70%(2)
  Davison, MI
Country Acres                           182             98%           96%            99%
  Cadillac, MI
Country Meadows                         577             99%          96%(2)         100%
  Flat Rock, MI
Countryside Village                     359             96%           96%            97%
  Perry, MI
Creekwood (3)                           238             ---           98%            86%
  Burton, MI
Cutler Estates                          281             98%            98%           98%
  Grand Rapids, MI
Davison East                            190             99%           97%            97%
  Davison, MI
Fisherman's Cove                        162             97%           97%            98%
  Flint, MI
Grand                                   311             98%            99%           96%
  Grand Rapids, MI
Hamlin                                  146            100%            98%           99%
  Webberville, MI
Kensington Meadows                      289           67% (6)        77%(2)          80%
  Lansing, MI
Kings Court                             639           92% (6)        95%(2)          98%
  Traverse City, MI
Lafayette Place                         254             (5)           (5)            97%
  Metro Detroit, MI
 Lincoln Estates                        191             97%           100%           99%
  Holland, MI
Maple Grove Estates                     46             100%           98%           100%
  Dorr, MI
Meadow Lake Estates                     425            100%           100%          100%
  White Lake, MI
Meadowbrook Estates                     453            100%           100%          100%
  Monroe, MI
Meadowstream Village                    159             99%           99%            97%
  Sodus, MI
Parkwood                                249             97%           98%            99%
  Grand Blanc, MI









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                                     DEVELOPED       OCCUPANCY     OCCUPANCY      OCCUPANCY
                                    SITES AS OF        AS OF         AS OF          AS OF
PROPERTY AND LOCATION              12/31/98 (1)    12/31/96 (1)   12/31/97(1)    12/31/98(1)
- ---------------------              ------------    ------------   -----------    -----------
                                                                         
Presidential                            364             98%          92%(2)          99%
  Hudsonville, MI
Richmond Place (8)                      117             ---           (5)            98%
  Metro Detroit, MI
Scio Farms                              913             99%           100%          100%
  Ann Arbor, MI
Sherman Oaks                            366             99%           98%            99%
  Jackson, MI
St. Clair Place (8)                     100             (5)           (5)            99%
  Metro Detroit, MI
Timberline Estates                      296            100%           100%          98 %
  Grand Rapids, MI
Town & Country                          192            100%            99%           99%
  Traverse City, MI
White Lake                              268             (4)           97%            99%
White Lake, MI
White Oak Estates                       422             (4)           97%          88%(2)
Mt. Morris, MI
Windham Estates                         189             (5)           (5)          59%(2)
  Jackson, MI
Woodhaven Place (8)                     220             (5)           (5)           100%
  Metro Detroit, MI
Village Trails                          61              (5)           (5)            82%
                                        --              ---           ---            ---
  Howard City, MI
Michigan Total                        11,371            98%           97%            95%
                                      ======            ===           ===            ===
  INDIANA
Brookside Village                       521             99%          84%(2)        84%(2)
  Goshen, IN
Carrington Pointe                       320             (4)           76%          55%(2)
  Ft. Wayne, IN
Clear Water Village                     227             97%          94%(2)          96%
  South Bend, IN
Cobus Green                             386             98%           98%            99%
  Elkhart, IN
Holiday Village                         326             99%           98%            99%
  Elkhart, IN
Liberty Farms                           220           92% (2)         100%          100%
  Valparaiso, IN
Maplewood                               207             99%           97%            98%
  Lawrence, IN
Meadows                                 330             98%           99%            98%
  Nappanee, IN
Pine Hills                              128             96%           94%            92%
  Middlebury, IN
Timberbrook                             567           88% (2)         97%            98%
  Bristol, IN
Valleybrook                             799             98%            98%           98%
  Indianapolis, IN
West Glen Village                       552             99%           99%           100%
  Indianapolis, IN
Woodlake                                225             (5)           (5)            93%
  Ft. Wayne, IN
Woods Edge                              509             99%           98%            84%
                                        ---             ---           ---      -     ---
  West Lafayette, IN
Indiana Total                          5,317            97%           94%            93%
                                       =====            ===           ===            ===
OTHER
Autumn Ridge                            413             98%           99%            97%
  Ankeny, IA
Boulder Ridge                           362             ---          18%(6)        82%(2)
  Pflugerville, TX












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                                     DEVELOPED       OCCUPANCY     OCCUPANCY      OCCUPANCY
                                    SITES AS OF        AS OF         AS OF          AS OF
PROPERTY AND LOCATION              12/31/98 (1)    12/31/96 (1)   12/31/97(1)    12/31/98(1)
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Branch Creek Estates                    392           94% (6)         99%            99%
  Austin, TX
Candlelight                             309             95%           99%            98%
  Chicago Heights, IL
Casa del Valle (9)                      114             (4)           96%           100%
  Alamo, TX
Catalina Community                      462             99%           97%            98%
  Middletown, OH
Chisholm Point Estates                  410           83% (2)          98%           99%
  Pflugerville, TX
Douglas                                 202             95%           96%            96%
  Atlanta, GA
Edwardsville                            634             93%          90%(2)          95%
  Edwardsville, KS
Flagview                                200             98%           100%           98%
  Atlanta, GA
Oakwood Village                         284             (5)           (5)           100%
  Dayton, Ohio
Paradise                                277             98%           100%           97%
  Chicago Heights, IL
Pine Ridge                              245             98%           99%            98%
 Petersburg, VA
Pin Oak Parc                            508             99%          96%(2)        79%(2)
  O'Fallon, MO
Snow to Sun (9)                         176             (4)           98%            99%
 Weslaco, TX
Southfork                               476             (4)           98%            95%
 Belton, MO
Sun Villa Estates                       324             (5)           (5)           100%
  Reno, NV
Timber Ridge                            581            100%           100%           99%
  Ft. Collins, CO
Willowbrook (8)                         266             (4)           97%            98%
  Toledo, OH
Woodland Park Estates                   399             (5)           (5)           100%
  Eugene, OR
Woodside Terrace (8)                    439             (4)           98%            99%
  Holland, OH
Worthington Arms                        224            100%           99%            99%
                                        ---            ----           ---            ---
  Delaware, OH
Other Total                            7,697            96%           96%            96%
                                       =====            ===           ===            ===
SOUTHEAST
  FLORIDA
Arbor Terrace                           (7)             ---           ---            ---
  Bradenton, FL
Ariana Village                          209           78% (6)         79%            82%
    Lakeland, FL
Bonita Lake                             (7)             ---           ---            ---
  Bonita Springs, FL
Breezy Hill (9)                         169             99%            94%           97%
  Pompano Beach, FL
Chain O'Lakes                           308             95%            95%           92%
  Grand Island, FL
Elmwood Mobile Home Park                100             (4)           100%          100%
  Daytona Beach, FL
Gold Coaster (9)                        250             (4)           100%          100%
  Florida City, FL
Golden Lakes                            426             92%           94%            94%
  Plant City, FL
Groves RV Resort                        (7)             ---           ---            ---
  Lee County, FL







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                                     DEVELOPED       OCCUPANCY     OCCUPANCY      OCCUPANCY
                                    SITES AS OF        AS OF         AS OF          AS OF
PROPERTY AND LOCATION              12/31/98 (1)    12/31/96 (1)   12/31/97(1)    12/31/98(1)
- ---------------------              ------------    ------------   -----------    -----------
                                                                         
Holly Forrest Estates                   402             (4)           100%          100%
  Holly Hill, FL
Indian Creek (9)                        353            100%           100%          100%
  Ft. Myers Beach, FL
Island Lakes                            301            100%            99%          100%
  Merritt Island, FL
Kings Lake                              245           66% (6)          76%           82%
  Debary, FL
Kings Pointe                            229           48% (6)         52%            53%
  Winter Haven, FL
Kissimmee Gardens                       239            100%           100%          100%
  Kissimmee, FL
Lake Juliana                            293           57% (6)         59%            63%
  Auburndale, FL
Lake San Marino                         (7)             ---           ---            ---
  Naples, FL
Leesburg Landing                        96            54% (6)          50%           59%
  Lake County, FL
Meadowbrook Village                     257             97%           100%           99%
  Tampa, FL
Orange Tree                             246           83% (6)         89%            92%
  Orange City, FL
Royal Country                           864             99%           99%            99%
  Miami, FL
Saddle Oak Club                         376            100%           99%            99%
  Ocala, FL
Siesta Bay                              (7)             ---           ---            ---
  Ft. Myers Beach, FL
Silver Star                             426             96%           95%            93%
  Orlando, FL
Tallowwood                              270             63%           68%            71%
  Coconut Creek, FL
Water Oak Country Club                  744            100%           100%          100%
  Estates
  Lady Lake, FL
Whispering Palm (9)                     324             96%           92%            92%
                                        ---             ---           ---            ---
  Sebastian, FL
Florida Total                          7,127            93%           92%            92%
                                       =====            ===           ===            ===
     TOTAL/AVERAGE                    31,512            95%           95%          94.2%
                                      ======            ===           ===          =====





(1)    Excludes approximately 5,100 recreational vehicle sites owned at December
       31, 1998.

(2)    Occupancy in these Properties reflects the recent development of sites
       which are in their initial lease-up phase.

(3)    This Property is owned by a joint venture in which the Operating
       Partnership has a 50% interest.

(4)    Acquired in 1997.

(5)    Acquired in 1998.

(6)    Occupancy in these Properties reflects the fact that these communities
       are in their initial lease-up phase.

(7)    This Property contains only recreational vehicle sites.

(8)    The Company leases this Property. The Company has the option to purchase
       the Property upon the expiration of the lease. If the Company does not
       exercise its option to purchase, the lessor has the right to cause the
       Company to purchase the Property at the expiration of the lease at the
       option price.

(9)    This Property also contains recreational vehicle sites.



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         Leases. The typical lease entered into between a tenant and the Company
for the rental of a site is month-to-month or year-to-year, renewable upon the
consent of both parties, or, in some instances, as provided by statute. In some
cases, leases are for one-year terms, with up to ten renewal options exercisable
by the tenant, with rent adjusted for increases in the consumer price index.
These leases are cancelable for non-payment of rent, violation of community
rules and regulations or other specified defaults. See "Regulations and
Insurance."

ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         The Company is involved in various legal proceedings arising in the
ordinary course of business. All such proceedings, taken together, are not
expected to have a material adverse impact on the Company's results of 
operations or financial condition.

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

         No matters were submitted to a vote of the Company's security holders
during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.



                                     PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR THE COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

  MARKET INFORMATION

              The Company's Common Stock has been listed on the New York Stock
Exchange ("NYSE") since December 8, 1993 under the symbol "SUI." On March 5,
1999, the closing sales price of the Common Stock was $32.25 and the Common
Stock was held by approximately 1,213 holders of record. The following table
sets forth the high and low closing sales prices per share for the Common Stock
for the periods indicated as reported by the NYSE and the distributions paid by
the Company with respect to each such period.





                                                                                  High          Low      Distribution
                                                                                  ----          ---      ------------
                                                                                                     
           FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
              First Quarter of 1997..........................................     33 5/8       31 1/2         .47
              Second Quarter of 1997.........................................     34 3/4       30 1/2         .47
              Third Quarter of 1997..........................................     37 7/8       33 9/16        .47
              Fourth Quarter of 1997.........................................     36 9/16      33 7/8         .47

           FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
              First Quarter of 1998..........................................     36 1/4       33 3/4         .49
              Second Quarter of 1998.........................................     35           32 3/8         .49
              Third Quarter of 1998..........................................     34           30 1/2         .49
              Fourth Quarter of 1998.........................................     34 13/16     31 1/2         .49





         RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

              In 1996, the Operating Partnership issued an aggregate of
1,496,942 units ("OP Units") to certain sellers in exchange for property. In
1997, the Operating Partnership issued an







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aggregate of 38,021 OP Units to certain sellers in exchange for property. In
1998, the Operating Partnership issued an aggregate of 90,704 OP Units to
certain sellers in exchange for property. On December 15, 1998, the Operating
Partnership issued an aggregate of 679,025 OP Units to certain officers,
directors and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries for a purchase
price of $31.75 per OP Unit.

              In 1996, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,917 shares of Common
Stock upon conversion of an aggregate of 2,917 OP Units. In 1997, the Company
issued an aggregate of 41,621 shares of Common Stock upon conversion of an
aggregate of 41,621 OP Units. In 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of
312,870 shares of Common Stock upon conversion of an aggregate of 312,870 OP
Units. On June 5, 1998, the Company issued, as compensation, an aggregate of
165,000 shares of Common Stock to certain of its officers, which shares are
restricted by the terms of certain Restricted Stock Award Agreements. On
December 15, 1998, the Company issued an aggregate of 122,600 shares of Common
Stock to certain employees and consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries
for a purchase price of $31.75 per share.

              All of the above OP Units and shares of Common Stock were issued
in private placements in reliance on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, including Regulation D promulgated thereunder. No underwriters were
used in connection with any of such issuances.
















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ITEM 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

                           SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.



                                                                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, (2)                    
                                             ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 1998             1997          1996       1995           1994   
                                             -------------    -----------    ---------- ----------   -------------
                                                        (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT OTHER DATA AND PROPERTY DATA) 
OPERATING DATA:
                                                                                                
Revenues:
     Income from property....................$     114,346    $    93,188    $    71,312  $    44,048    $  30,461
     Income from affiliates..................        4,415          1,518            506          325          432
     Other income............................        1,827          1,535          1,381          739        1,450
                                             -------------    -----------    -----------  -----------    ---------
             Total revenues..................      120,588         96,241         73,199       45,112       32,343
                                             -------------    -----------    -----------  -----------    ---------

Expenses:
     Property operating and maintenance......       25,647         21,111         15,970        9,838        7,404
     Real estate taxes.......................        8,728          7,481          5,654        2,981        2,167
     Property management.....................        2,269          1,903          1,246          937          908
     General and administrative..............        3,339          2,617          2,212        1,598        1,097
     Depreciation and amortization...........       24,961         20,668         14,887        9,747        6,949
     Interest................................       24,245         14,534         11,277        6,420        4,894
                                             -------------    -----------    -----------  -----------    ---------
             Total expenses..................       89,189         68,314         51,246       31,521       23,419
                                             -------------    -----------    -----------  -----------    ---------

Income before other net, extraordinary
     item and minority interests.............       31,399         27,927         21,953       13,591        8,924
Other, net   ................................          655             --             --           --           --
Extraordinary item, early extinguishment
     of debt ................................           --             --         (6,896)          --           --
                                             -------------    -----------    -----------  -----------    ---------
Income before minority interests.............       32,054         27,927         15,057       13,591        8,924
Income allocated to minority interests.......        5,958          5,672          3,353        1,930        1,138
                                             -------------    -----------    -----------  -----------    ---------
Net income...................................$      26,096    $    22,255    $    11,704  $    11,661    $   7,786
                                             =============    ===========    ===========  ===========    =========

Net income per weighted average share:
     Basic...................................$        1.55    $      1.38    $       .85  $      1.19    $    1.05
                                             =============    ===========    ===========  ===========    =========
     Diluted.................................$        1.53    $      1.37    $       .85  $      1.19    $    1.04
                                             =============    ===========    ===========  ===========    =========
Weighted average common shares
outstanding..................................       16,856         16,081         13,733        9,792        7,416
                                             =============    ===========     ==========  ===========    =========
Distribution per common share (1)............$        1.94    $     1.865    $      1.81  $     1.335    $    1.78
                                             =============    ===========    ===========  ===========    =========

BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Rental property, before accumulated
  depreciation...............................$     803,152    $   684,821    $   588,813  $   326,613    $257,030
Total assets.................................$     821,439    $   690,914    $   585,056  $   325,104    $267,370
Total debt...................................$     365,164    $   264,264    $   185,000  $   107,055    $ 62,931
Stockholders' equity.........................$     340,364    $   326,780    $   300,932  $   177,593    $174,978

OTHER DATA:
     Total properties (at end of period).....          104             99             83           54          46
     Total sites (at end of period)..........       37,566         35,936         30,026       18,145      14,318




(1)     The distribution of $.445 per share for the fourth quarter of 1995 was
        declared and paid in January 1996, and accordingly, is not included in
        the $1.335.
(2)     See the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company included
        elsewhere herein.


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ITEM 7.     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
            RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

         The following discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial
condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison of year ended December 31, 1998 to year ended December 31, 1997

         For the year ended December 31, 1998, income before other, net and
minority interests increased by $3.5 million from $27.9 million to $31.4
million, when compared to the year ended December 31, 1997. The increase was due
to increased revenues of $24.3 million while expenses increased by $20.9
million.

         Income from property increased by $21.1 million from $93.2 million to
$114.3 million due primarily to the acquisition of 10 communities comprising
approximately 2,100 developed sites during 1998 and 14 communities comprising
approximately 5,200 developed sites during 1997.

         Income from affiliates increased by $2.9 million to $4.4 million from
$1.5 million due to increased sales of homes by Sun Home Services, Inc. ("SHS")
and interest income earned on advances to Bingham Financial Services Corporation
("BFSC").

         Property operating and maintenance expenses increased by $4.5 million
from $21.1 million to $25.6 million due primarily to the acquired communities.

         Real estate taxes increased by $1.2 million from $7.5 million to $8.7
million due primarily to the acquired communities.

         Property management expenses increased by $.4 million from $1.9 million
to $2.3 million representing 2.0 percent of income from property in 1998 and
1997.

         General and administrative expenses increased by $.7 million from $2.6
million to $3.3 million due primarily to additional staff and facilities as a
result of the Company's growth.

         Interest expense increased by $9.7 million from $14.5 million to $24.2
million due primarily to investments in rental property. Included in interest is
amortization of deferred finance costs of $.7 million and $.2 million in 1998
and 1997, respectively.

         Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
("EBITDA") increased by $17.5 million from $63.1 million to $80.6 million.
EBITDA as a percent of revenues was 66.8% compared to 65.6% in 1997.

         Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $4.3 million from
$20.7 million to $25.0 million due primarily to the acquisition of communities
in 1998 and 1997.

         Included in other, net of $.6 million are $1.5 million in net gains on
asset sales offset by $.9 million related to an unsuccessful portfolio
acquisition.







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Comparison of year ended December 31, 1997 to year ended December 31, 1996

         For the year ended December 31, 1997, income before other, net,
extraordinary item and minority interests increased by $5.9 million from $22.0
million to $27.9 million, when compared to the year ended December 31, 1996. The
increase was due to increased revenues of $23.0 million while expenses increased
by $17.1 million.

         Income from property increased by $21.9 million from $71.3 million to
$93.2 million due primarily to the acquisition and financing of 14 communities
comprising approximately 5,200 developed sites during 1997 and 29 communities
comprising in excess of 11,300 developed sites during 1996.

         Income from affiliates increased by $1.0 million to $1.5 million from
$.5 million due to increased sales of homes by SHS and interest income earned on
advances to BFSC.

         Property operating and maintenance expenses increased by $5.1 million
from $16.0 million to $21.1 million due primarily to the acquired communities.

         Real estate taxes increased by $1.8 million from $5.7 million to $7.5
million due primarily to the acquired communities.

         Property management expenses increased by $.7 million to $1.9 million
from $1.2 million representing 2.0 percent and 1.7 percent of income from
property in 1997 and 1996, respectively.

         General and administrative expenses increased by $.4 million from $2.2
million to $2.6 million due primarily to additional staff and facilities as a
result of the Company's growth.

         Interest expense increased by $3.2 million from $11.3 million to $14.5
million due primarily to $150 million Senior Notes which were issued May 1,
1996. Included in interest is amortization of deferred finance costs of $.2
million in 1997 and 1996.

         EBITDA increased by $15.0 million from $48.1 million to $63.1 million.
EBITDA as a percent of revenues was 65.6% compared to 65.7% in 1996.

         Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $5.8 million from
$14.9 million to $20.7 million due primarily to the acquisition of communities
in 1997 and 1996.

SAME PROPERTY INFORMATION

         The following table reflects property-level financial information as of
and for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997. The "Same Property" data
represents information regarding the operation of communities owned as of
January 1, 1997. Site, occupancy, and rent data for those communities is
presented as of the last day of each period presented. The table includes sites
where the Company's interest is in the form of shared appreciation notes or
where the Company is providing financing and managing the properties. Such
amounts relate to 766 sites in 1998 and 1,873 sites in 1997.








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                                                                      SAME PROPERTY                   TOTAL PORTFOLIO      
                                                                      -------------                   ---------------      
                                                                  1998             1997           1998              1997   
                                                                  ----             ----           ----              ----   
                                                                   (In Thousands)                  (In Thousands)

                                                                                                            
Income from property                                         $    75,954        $  70,580      $  114,346       $    93,188
                                                             -----------        ---------      ----------       -----------     
Property operating expenses:                                                                                                    
        Property operating and maintenance                        14,223           13,927          25,647            21,111     
        Real estate taxes                                          6,573            5,987           8,728             7,481     
                                                             -----------        ---------      ----------       -----------     
                Property operating expenses                       20,796           19,914          34,375            28,592     
                                                             -----------        ---------      ----------       -----------     
                                                                                                                                
Property EBITDA                                              $    55,158        $  50,666      $   79,971       $    64,596     
                                                             ===========        =========      ==========       ===========     
                                                                                                                                
Number of properties                                                  72               72             104                99     
Developed sites                                                   24,979           24,164          37,566            35,936     
Occupied sites                                                    23,482           22,907          34,644            33,415     
Occupancy %                                                         94.0% (1)        94.7% (1)       94.3% (1)         95.0% (1)  
Weighted average monthly rent per site                       $       266  (1)   $     254  (1) $      267  (1)  $       255  (1)  
Sites available for development                                    1,316            2,142           6,924             3,641     
Sites under development                                              145              542           2,019               904

     

     (1) Occupancy % and weighted average rent relates to manufactured housing
         sites, excluding recreational vehicle sites.

         On a same property basis, property revenues increased by $5.4 million
from $70.6 million to $76.0 million, or 7.6 percent, due primarily to increases
in rents and occupancy related charges including water and property tax pass
throughs. Also contributing to revenue growth was the increase of 575 leased
sites at December 31, 1998 compared to December 31, 1997.

         Property operating expenses increased by $.9 million from $19.9 million
to $20.8 million, or 4.4 percent, due to increased occupancies and costs and
increases in assessments and millage by local taxing authorities. Property
EBITDA increased by $4.5 million from $50.7 million to $55.2 million, or 8.9
percent.

LIQUIDITY SOURCES AND REQUIREMENTS

         Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $12.4 million
from $40.2 million to $52.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1998 as
compared to the year ended December 31, 1997. This increase was due primarily to
a $7.8 million increase in income before depreciation and amortization, minority
interests and other, net and a $6.3 million increase in accounts payable and
other liabilities offset by a $2.1 million increase in other assets.

         Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $2.0 million from
$107.7 million to $105.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1998 as
compared to the year ended December 31, 1997. This was due to a $7.9 million
reduction of cash used for notes receivable and investment in and advances to
affiliates offset by a $5.9 million increase in investment in rental properties,
net of proceeds from asset sales.

         Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $.1 million from
$60.5 million to $60.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1998 as compared
to the year ended December 31, 1997. This increase was due to a $12.8 million
increase in proceeds from net borrowings including payments for deferred
financing costs, offset by an increase of $3.4 million in distributions and a
$9.3 million reduction in proceeds from sales of common stock and OP units.



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         The Company expects to meet its short-term liquidity requirements
generally through its working capital provided by operating activities. The
Company expects to meet certain long-term liquidity requirements such as
scheduled debt maturities and property acquisitions through the issuance of
equity or debt securities, or interests in the Operating Partnership. The
Company considers these sources to be adequate and anticipates they will
continue to be adequate to meet operating requirements, capital improvements,
investment in development, and payment of distributions by the Company in
accordance with REIT requirements in both the short and long term. The Company
can also meet these short-term and long-term requirements by utilizing its $100
million line of credit which bears interest at LIBOR plus .90% and is due
November 1, 1999.

         At December 31, 1998, the Company's debt to total market capitalization
approximated 32.4% (assuming conversion of all Common and Preferred OP Units to
shares of common stock), with a weighted average maturity of approximately 6.1
years and a weighted average interest rate of 7.07%.

         Capital expenditures for 1998 included recurring capital expenditures
of $5.3 million including $.4 million for additional space and related costs at
corporate headquarters and revenue producing capital expenditures of $.9 million
which principally consisted of water metering programs.

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

         The Company's ratio of earnings to fixed charges for the years ended
December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996 was 2.04:1, 2.40:1, and 2.49:1 respectively.

INFLATION

         Most of the leases allow for periodic rent increases which provide the
Company with the opportunity to achieve increases in rental income as each lease
expires. Such types of leases generally minimize the risk of inflation to the
Company.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

         This Form 10-K contains various "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
and the Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the
safe harbors created thereby. The words "may", "will", "expect", "believe",
"anticipate", "should", "estimate", and similar expressions identify
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the
Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance,
but are based upon current assumptions regarding the Company's operations,
future results and prospects, and are subject to many uncertainties and factors
relating to the Company's operations and business environment which may cause
the actual results of the Company to be materially different from any future
results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Please see the
section entitled "Risk Factors" of the Company's Registration Statement on Form
S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16, 1999 for a
list of uncertainties and factors.

         Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: (i)
changes in the general economic climate; (ii) increased competition in the
geographic areas in which the Company owns and operates manufactured housing
communities; (iii) changes in government laws and regulations affecting
manufactured housing communities; and (iv) the ability of the Company to
continue to identify, negotiate and acquire manufactured housing communities
and/or vacant land which may be developed into manufactured housing communities
on terms favorable to the Company. The Company undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of
new information, future events, or otherwise.






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YEAR 2000 UPDATE

         The Year 2000 ("Y2K") issue concerns the inability of computerized
information systems and non-information systems to accurately calculate, store
or use a date after 1999. This could result in computer system failures or
miscalculations causing disruptions of operations.

         In 1997, the Company implemented a corporate-wide Y2K program to
minimize any such disruption caused by the failures of its own internal systems
or those of its business supply chain. In the first phase of the project, the
Company reviewed its inventory of computer hardware and software, and other
devices with embedded microprocessors. The Company also discussed its software
applications and internal operational programs with its current information
systems' vendors. Finally, in this assessment phase, key members of the business
supply chain were contacted and interviewed regarding their awareness of the Y2K
problem and the status of their own Y2K project. The first phase was completed
on schedule during 1998 and all key members of the Company's business supply
chain reported that they were aware of the Y2K problem and were in the process
of readying for the Y2K issue.

         In the second phase of the project, all systems found to be Y2K
non-compliant were upgraded, fixed, replaced and tested. The second phase was
also completed on schedule in December 1998. The Company believes that as a
result of this Implementation/Testing phase, its applications and programs will
properly recognize calendar dates beginning in the year 2000. The Company plans
to continue monitoring Y2K communications from its software vendors and
anticipates that some vendors will recommend further patches/upgrades and
testing.

         In the third and final phase of the Y2K program, the Company is
surveying its material third-party service providers, such as its banks, payroll
processor, stock transfer agent and telecommunications provider. The purpose of
the survey is to follow-up on the status of their Y2K compliance efforts and
assess what effect their possible non-compliance might have on the Company. In
addition, the Company is discussing with its material vendors the possibility of
any interface difficulties and/or electrical or mechanical problems relating to
Y2K which may affect properties owned or operated by the Company. The Company
plans to complete its assessment of Y2K compliance by such parties by April 30,
1999. Until such time, the Company cannot estimate any potential adverse impact
resulting from the failure of vendors or third-party service providers to
address their Y2K issues; however, to date, no significant Y2K related
conditions have been identified.

         Expenditures for assessing the Company's Y2K issues have not been
material because the evaluation has been conducted by its own personnel or by
its vendors in connection with their servicing operations. The Company has
contracted a consultant for $25,000 to assess the methodology of its Y2K
program. The Company plans to remedy any exceptions found during this review
process and deemed as material by the Company by June 30, 1999.

         Based on its current information, the Company believes that the risk
posed by any foreseeable Y2K related problem with its internal systems and the
systems at its properties (including both information and non-information
systems) or with its vendors is minimal. Y2K related problems with the Company's
software applications and internal operational programs or with the electrical
or mechanical systems at its properties are unlikely to cause more than minor
disruptions in the Company's operations. The Company believes that the risk
posed by Y2K related problems for certain third-party service providers is
marginally greater, though, based on its current information, the Company does
not believe any such problems would have a material effect on its operations.
Any Y2K related problems at these third-party service providers could delay the
processing of financial transactions or payroll and could disrupt the Company's
internal and external communications.







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         While the Company believes that it will be Y2K capable by December 31,
1999, there can be no assurance that the Company has been or will be successful
in identifying and assessing Y2K issues, or that, to the extent identified, the
Company's efforts to resolve such issues will be effective such that Y2K issues
will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial
condition, or results of operation.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

         In June 1998, FASB issued SFAS No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"). This Statement establishes
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as
derivatives), and for hedging activities. This statement will be adopted
effective January 1, 2000. The Company has not yet determined the impact of SFAS
133 on the earnings and financial position of the Company.

OTHER

         Industry analysts consider funds from operations ("FFO") to be an
appropriate measure of the performance of an equity REIT. It is defined as
income before minority interests plus non-cash items such as depreciation and
amortization. FFO should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an
indication of the Company's performance or to cash flows as a measure of
liquidity.

      The following table presents FFO for each of the quarters during 1998,
1997 and 1996:



      Quarters Ended                                                   1998              1997             1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                   
      March 31                                                     $   13,271       $   11,204         $   6,201
      June 30                                                          13,366           11,178             8,960
      September 30                                                     13,473           11,485             9,652
      December 31                                                      13,577           12,081            10,282
                                                                   ----------       ----------         ---------
                                                                   $   53,687       $   45,948         $  35,095
                                                                   ==========       ==========         =========



For the year ended December 31,                                          1998             1997              1996
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                   
Weighted average
     OP Units used for basic FFO per share                             19,101           18,444            15,646
Dilutive securities:
     Stock options and other                                              176              187                87
     Convertible preferred OP Units                                     1,210            1,224               883
                                                                   ----------       ----------         ---------
Weighted average OP
     Units used for diluted FFO per share                              20,487           19,855            16,616
                                                                   ==========       ==========         =========



     Diluted FFO per unit reflects the potential dilution that would occur if
securities were exercised or converted into OP Units. For purposes of
calculating diluted FFO per OP Unit, $2,505, $2,505 and $1,670 would be added to
FFO in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.






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ITEM 7A.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

         The Company's principle market risk exposure is interest rate risk.
The Company's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates
primarily to refinancing long-term fixed rate obligations, the opportunity cost
of fixed rate obligations in a falling interest rate environment and its
variable rate line of credit. The Company primarily enters into debt obligations
to support general corporate purposes including acquisitions, capital
improvements and working capital needs. The Company has used interest rate hedge
agreements to hedge against rising interest rates in anticipation of refinancing
or new debt issuance. Information relating to quantitative and qualitative
disclosure about market risk as it relates to hedging transactions is described
in Note 4 "Debt" to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and is
incorporated herein by reference.

         The table below presents principal, interest and related weighted
average interest rates by year of maturity (in thousands):





                                                                                   Cash Flows
                                     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                      1999        2000       2001        2002     2003        Thereafter    Total       Fair Value
                                      ----        ----       ----        ----     ----        ----------    -----       ----------
                                                                                                
Debt (all fixed rate except line
       of credit)
Unsecured debt
     Principal                        $    --     $    --    $65,000     $    --  $85,000     $100,000      $250,000    $250,000
     Interest                         $18,115     $18,115    $14,919     $13,321  $ 9,000     $ 59,624      $133,094
     Average interest rate               7.25%       7.25%      7.25%       7.25%    7.25%        6.80%         7.02%

Mortgage notes
     Principal amortization           $ 1,356     $ 1,370    $ 1,416     $ 1,153  $ 1,037     $ 56,290      $ 62,622     $62,622
     Interest                         $ 4,449     $ 4,456    $ 4,372     $ 4,294  $ 4,209     $ 16,511      $ 38,291
     Average interest rate               7.27%       7.32%      7.33%       7.33%    7.34%        7.34%         7.32%

Capitalized lease obligations
     Principal                        $   357     $   457    $ 9,776     $15,952       --           --      $ 26,542     $26,542
     Interest                         $ 1,627     $ 1,602    $ 1,132     $   915       --           --      $  5,276
     Average interest rate               6.17%       6.17%      6.10%       6.09%      --           --          6.14%

Line of Credit
     Principal                        $26,000                                                               $ 26,000     $26,000
     Interest                         $ 1,847                                                               $  1,847
     Average interest rate               6.74%                                                                  6.74%











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ITEM 8.      FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

             Financial statements and supplementary data are filed herewith
under Item 14.

ITEM 9.      CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
             FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

             There have been no changes in the Company's independent public
accountants during the past two fiscal years.


                                    PART III

             The information required by ITEMS 10, 11, 12 AND 13 will be
included in the Company's proxy statement for its 1999 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders, and is incorporated herein by reference.

                                     PART IV

ITEM 14.     EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     (a)     The following documents are filed herewith as part of this Form
             10-K:

             (1)   A list of the financial statements required to be filed as a
part of this Form 10-K is shown in the "Index to the Consolidated Financial
Statements and Financial Statement Schedule" filed herewith.

             (2)   A list of the financial statement schedules required to be
filed as a part of this Form 10-K is shown in the "Index to the Consolidated
Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule" filed herewith.

             (3)   A list of the exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K
to be filed as a part of this Form 10-K is shown on the "Exhibit Index" filed
herewith.

     (b)     Reports on Form 8-K

             None.









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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
INDEX TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




                                                                                      PAGES
                                                                                  
Report of Independent Accountants                                                       F-2


Financial Statements:

   Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1998 and 1997                          F-3

   Consolidated Statement of Income
          for the Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996                          F-4

   Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the Years
          Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996                                        F-5

   Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the
          Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996                                  F-6

   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                    F-7 - F-13


Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation                         F-14 - F-18











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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Sun Communities, Inc.:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related
consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and of cash flows
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Sun
Communities, Inc. (the "Company") at December 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997,
and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. In addition, in our opinion, the financial
statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 14(a)(1) presents
fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in
conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial
statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the
Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.


PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Detroit, Michigan
February 12, 1999
















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   23


SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE DATA)




                                         ASSETS                                  1998                   1997
                                                                                 ----                   ----

                                                                                                       
Investment in rental property, net                                           $    732,212           $    634,737
Cash and cash equivalents                                                           9,646                  2,198
Investments in and advances to affiliates                                          26,355                 16,559
Notes receivable                                                                   26,685                 19,269
Other assets                                                                       26,541                 18,151
                                                                             ------------           ------------

               Total assets                                                  $    821,439           $    690,914
                                                                             ============           ============

                          LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Liabilities:
    Line of credit                                                           $     26,000           $     17,000
    Debt                                                                          339,164                247,264
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                          12,637                  8,765
    Deposits and other liabilities                                                 12,051                  8,853
                                                                             ------------           ------------
                                                                                  389,852                281,882
                                                                             ------------           ------------
Minority interests                                                                 91,223                 82,252
                                                                             ------------           ------------

Stockholders' equity:
    Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000 shares
          authorized, none issued
    Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000 shares
          authorized, 17,256 and 16,587 issued and
          outstanding in 1998 and 1997, respectively                                  172                    166
    Paid-in capital                                                               389,448                364,050
    Officers' notes                                                               (11,609)               (11,773)
    Unearned compensation                                                          (5,302)                    --
    Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings                               (32,345)               (25,663)
                                                                             ------------           ------------

          Total stockholders' equity                                              340,364                326,780
                                                                             ------------           ------------

               Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                    $    821,439           $    690,914
                                                                             ============           ============











The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.









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   24




SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE DATA)



                                                                                         1998             1997              1996
                                                                                         ----             ----              ----
                                                                                                                      
REVENUES                                                                        
  Income from property..........................................................     $  114,346       $  93,188        $   71,312 
  Income from affiliates........................................................          4,415           1,518               506 
  Other income, principally interest............................................          1,827           1,535             1,381 
                                                                                     ----------       ---------        ---------- 
                                                                                                                                  
      Total revenues............................................................        120,588          96,241            73,199 
                                                                                     ----------       ---------        ---------- 
                                                                                                                                  
EXPENSES                                                                                                                          
   Property operating and maintenance...........................................         25,647          21,111            15,970 
   Real estate taxes............................................................          8,728           7,481             5,654 
   Property management..........................................................          2,269           1,903             1,246 
   General and administrative...................................................          3,339           2,617             2,212 
   Depreciation and amortization................................................         24,961          20,668            14,887 
   Interest.....................................................................         24,245          14,534            11,277 
                                                                                     ----------       ---------        ---------- 
                                                                                                                                  
      Total expenses............................................................         89,189          68,314            51,246 
                                                                                     ----------       ---------        ---------- 
                                                                                                                                  
Income before other net, extraordinary item and minority interests .............         31,399          27,927            21,953 
Other, net......................................................................            655              --                -- 
Extraordinary item, early extinguishment of debt................................             --              --            (6,896)
                                                                                     ----------        --------        ---------- 
                                                                                                                                  
Income before minority interests................................................         32,054          27,927            15,057 
                                                                                                                                  
Less income allocated to minority interests:                                                                                      
      Preferred OP Units........................................................          2,505           2,505             1,670 
      Common OP Units...........................................................          3,453           3,167             1,683 
                                                                                     ----------       ---------        ---------- 
                                                                                                                                  
Net income......................................................................     $   26,096       $  22,255        $   11,704 
                                                                                     ==========       =========        ========== 
Basic earnings per share:                                                                                                         
      Income before extraordinary item..........................................     $     1.55       $    1.38        $     1.35 
      Extraordinary item........................................................             --              --               .50 
                                                                                     ----------       ---------        ---------- 
                                                                                                                                  
      Net income................................................................     $     1.55       $     1.38       $      .85 
                                                                                     ==========       ==========       ========== 
                                                                                                                                  
Weighted average common shares outstanding......................................         16,856          16,081            13,733 
                                                                                     ==========       =========        ========== 
                                                                                                                                  
Diluted earnings per share:                                                                                                       
      Income before extraordinary item..........................................     $     1.53       $     1.37       $     1.35 
      Extraordinary item........................................................             --                --             .50 
                                                                                     ----------       -----------      ---------- 
      Net income................................................................     $     1.53       $     1.37       $      .85 
                                                                                     ==========       ==========       ========== 





The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statement












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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT FOR PER SHARE DATA)     




                                                                                                                       DISTRIBUTIONS
                                                                                COMMON      PAID-IN       UNEARNED       IN EXCESS
                                                                                STOCK       CAPITAL     COMPENSATION    OF EARNINGS 
                                                                                -----       -------     ------------    ----------- 

                                                                                                                     
Balance, January 1, 1996...................................................  $     99     $  193,575                    $    (7,431)

Issuance of 4,807 shares of common stock...................................        48        118,245

Issuance of other common stock, net........................................         7         15,198

Reclassification and conversion of minority interests......................                    1,303

Net income.................................................................                                                  11,704

Cash distributions declared of $1.81 per share.............................                                                 (22,643)
                                                                             --------     ----------      ----------      ---------

Balance, December 31, 1996.................................................       154        328,321                        (18,370)

Issuance of common stock, net..............................................        12         36,712

Reclassification and conversion of minority interests......................                     (983)
 
Net income.................................................................                                                  22,255

Cash distributions declared of $1.865 per share............................                                                 (29,548)
                                                                             --------     ----------      ----------    -----------

Balance, December 31, 1997.................................................       166        364,050                        (25,663)

Issuance of common stock, net..............................................         6         11,418      $   (5,302)

Reclassification and conversion of minority interests......................                   13,980

Net income.................................................................                                                  26,096

Cash distributions declared of $1.94 per share.............................                                                 (32,778)
                                                                             --------     ----------      ----------    ------------

Balance, December 31, 1998.................................................  $    172     $  389,448      $   (5,302)   $   (32,345)
                                                                             ========     ==========      ==========    ============









The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.












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   26





SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)





                                                                                        1998               1997            1996   
                                                                                        ----               ----            ----   

                                                                                                                     
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
   Net income.......................................................................$    26,096       $     22,255    $     11,704
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to
         cash provided by operating activities:
      Income allocated to minority interests........................................      3,453              3,167           1,683
      Other, net....................................................................       (655)                --              --
      Extraordinary item, net of prepayment penalties...............................         --                 --           1,390
      Depreciation and amortization costs...........................................     24,961             20,668          14,887
      Amortization of deferred financing costs......................................        681                235             236
      Increase in other assets......................................................     (9,019)            (6,919)         (2,659)
      Increase in accounts payable and
         other liabilities..........................................................      7,070                796           8,173
                                                                                    -----------       ------------    ------------
      Net cash provided by operating activities.....................................     52,587             40,202          35,414
                                                                                    -----------       ------------    ------------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Investment in rental properties...................................................   (105,268)           (78,552)        (78,722)
  Proceeds related to asset sales...................................................     20,773                 --              --
  Investment in notes receivable....................................................    (11,592)           (15,093)             --
  Investment in and advances to affiliates..........................................     (9,796)           (11,456)         1,804
  Officer note......................................................................        164             (2,600)            -- 
                                                                                    -----------        ------------   ------------
      Net cash used in investing activities.........................................   (105,719)          (107,701)        (76,918)
                                                                                    -----------        -----------    ------------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Net proceeds from issuance of common stock and operating
      partnership units.............................................................     27,396             36,724         132,975
  Borrowings (repayments) on line of credit, net....................................      9,000             17,000         (37,300)
  Proceeds from notes payable and other debt........................................     65,000             45,000         185,000
  Repayments on notes payable and other debt........................................       (935)              (189)       (203,814)
  Payments for deferred financing costs.............................................     (2,794)            (4,326)           (277)
  Distributions.....................................................................    (37,087)           (33,748)        (25,965)
                                                                                    -----------        -----------    ------------
      Net cash provided by financing activities.....................................     60,580             60,461          50,619
                                                                                    -----------        -----------    -----------
   Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents.............................      7,448             (7,038)          9,115
   Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year.....................................      2,198              9,236             121
                                                                                    -----------        -----------    -----------
   Cash and cash equivalents, end of year...........................................$     9,646        $     2,198    $      9,236
                                                                                    ===========        ===========    ===========

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
   Cash paid for interest including capitalized amounts of $787,
         $645 and $380 in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.........................$    23,517        $    14,742    $      9,958
   Noncash investing and financing activities:
      Rental properties and other assets acquired through
         issuance of operating and preferred partnership units .....................      2,204                 --          53,437
      Debt assumed for rental properties and other..................................     18,356                 --         134,059
      Capitalized lease obligations for rental properties and other.................      9,479             17,453              --
      Common stock issued as unearned compensation..................................      5,631                 --              --



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.







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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996

1.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
     POLICIES:

     A.  BUSINESS: Sun Communities, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is
         a real estate investment trust ("REIT") which owns and operates or
         finances 104 manufactured housing communities located in 15 states
         concentrated principally in the Midwest and Southeast comprising
         approximately 37,500 developed sites and approximately 6,900 sites
         suitable for development. The Company generally will not be subject to
         federal or state income taxes to the extent it distributes its REIT
         taxable income to its stockholders.

         The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
         accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
         and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
         liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
         dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
         and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ
         from those estimates.

     B.  PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The accompanying financial statements
         include the accounts of the Company and all majority-owned
         subsidiaries. The minority interests include Common Operating
         Partnership Units ("OP Units") which are convertible into an equivalent
         number of shares of the Company's common stock. Such conversion would
         have no effect on earnings per share since the allocation of earnings
         to an OP Unit is equivalent to earnings allocated to a share of common
         stock. Of the 20.1 million OP Units outstanding, the Company owns 17.3
         million or 86.0 percent. The minority interests are adjusted to their
         relative ownership interest whenever OP Units or common stock are
         issued, converted or retired by reclassification to/from paid-in
         capital.

         Also included in minority interest are 1.3 million Preferred OP Units
         ("POP Units") issued at $27 per unit bearing an annual cumulative
         dividend of $1.89 and redeemable at par or convertible in June, 2002.
         The POP Units are convertible one-for-one into OP Units at prices up to
         $31.50 per share. At prices above $31.50 per share, the POP Units are
         convertible into OP Units based on a formula the numerator of which is
         $31.50 plus 25 percent of stock price appreciation above $36 per share.
         The denominator is the then stock price. Had conversion occurred at the
         December 31, 1998 stock price of $34.81, the 1.325 million POP Units
         would have converted into 1.2 million OP Units.

     C.  RENTAL PROPERTY: Rental property is recorded at the lower of cost, less
         accumulated depreciation or fair value. Management evaluates the
         recoverability of its investment in rental property whenever events or
         changes in circumstances such as recent operating results, expected net
         operating cash flow and plans for future operations indicate that full
         asset recoverability is questionable.

         Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated
         useful lives of the assets. Useful lives are 30 years for land
         improvements and buildings and 7 to 15 years for furniture, fixtures
         and equipment. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are
         charged to operations as incurred and significant renovations and
         improvements, which improve and/or extend the useful life of the asset,
         are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives.

     D.  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:  The Company considers all highly liquid
         investments with an initial maturity of three months or less to be cash
         and cash equivalents.










                                      F-7
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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996


1.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
     POLICIES, CONTINUED:

     E.  INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO AFFILIATES: Sun Home Services ("SHS")
         provides home sales and other services to current and prospective
         tenants. The Company owns 100 percent of the outstanding preferred
         stock of SHS, is entitled to 95 percent of the operating cash flow, and
         accounts for its investment utilizing the equity method of accounting.
         The common stock is owned by three officers of the Company who are
         entitled to receive 5 percent of the operating cash flow.

         Bingham Financial Services, Corp. ("BFSC") is a specialty finance
         company whose primary business activities include the financing of
         manufactured homes and all aspects of commercial real estate mortgage
         banking, including originating, underwriting, placing, securitizing and
         servicing commercial real estate loans. The Company owns 25,000 shares
         of common stock in BFSC (less than 2% of the issued and outstanding
         shares of common stock of BFSC) and the Company owns warrants to
         purchase 680,000 shares of BFSC common stock exercisable at prices
         ranging from $10 to $14 per share from 2001 through 2018. The market
         price of BFSC stock at December 31, 1998 was $14.50. Interest earned on
         advances to BFSC is included in income from affiliates.

     F.  REVENUE RECOGNITION: Rental income attributable to leases is recorded
         on a straight-line basis when earned from tenants. Leases entered into
         by tenants range from month-to-month to twelve years and are renewable
         by mutual agreement of the Company and resident or, in some cases, as
         provided by statute.

     G.  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: The carrying value of financial
         instruments which includes cash and cash investments, mortgages and
         notes receivable and debt approximates fair value.

     H.  TAX STATUS OF DIVIDENDS: Approximately 19.8, 31.2, and 56.6 percent of
         the distributions paid in 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively, represent
         a return of capital. The distributions paid during 1998 included a
         14.6 percent capital gain.

     I.  CASH FLOW HEDGES: The company periodically enters into hedge
         transactions to lock-in the basic interest cost of financing
         acquisitions. The gain or loss on such hedges is amortized as an
         adjustment to interest expense over the term of the related financing.

     J.  RECLASSIFICATIONS: Certain 1996 and 1997 amounts have been reclassified
         to conform with the 1998 financial statement presentation. Such
         reclassifications have no effect on results of operations as originally
         presented.

2. RENTAL PROPERTY (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS):



                                                                                                   AT  DECEMBER 31        
                                                                                             -----------------------------
                                                                                                1998              1997    
                                                                                             ----------        -----------

                                                                                                                 
     Land..................................................................................  $   98,441        $    67,677
     Land improvements and buildings.......................................................     679,755            598,699
     Furniture, fixtures, and equipment ...................................................      15,209             12,676
     Property under development............................................................       9,747              5,769
                                                                                             ----------        -----------
                                                                                                803,152            684,821
          Less accumulated depreciation....................................................     (70,940)           (50,084)
                                                                                             ----------        -----------
                                                                                             $  732,212        $   634,737
                                                                                             ==========        ===========









                                      F-8
   29
SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996

2.   RENTAL PROPERTY, CONTINUED:

     Land improvements and buildings consist primarily of infrastructure, roads,
     landscaping, clubhouses, maintenance buildings and amenities. Included in
     rental property at December 31, 1998 and 1997 are net carrying amounts
     related to capitalized leases of $29.8 million and 18.4 million,
     respectively.

     During 1998, the Company acquired 10 manufactured housing communities
     comprising 2,100 developed sites and 1,000 sites suitable for development
     for $65.5 million and 8 development communities comprising 3,650 sites for
     $20.1 million. During 1997, the Company acquired 12 manufactured housing
     communities comprising 4,250 developed sites and 425 sites suitable for
     development for $69.8 million. These transactions have been accounted for
     as purchases, and the statements of income include the operations of the
     acquired communities from the dates of their respective acquisitions. In
     conjunction with a prior year acquisition, the Company is obligated to
     issue $11.1 million of OP Units over the expected lease-up of the community
     through 2009 based on the per unit price of the OP Units on each annual
     date.

3.   NOTES RECEIVABLE:

     Notes receivable consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):




                                                                                                     AT  DECEMBER 31           
                                                                                               ----------------------------    
                                                                                                   1998            1997     
                                                                                               -----------     ------------
                                                                                                               
         Mortgage notes receivable with minimum monthly interest payments at 7%,
               maturing June 30, 2012, collateralized by manufactured
               housing/recreational vehicle communities located in Dover, DE (a).            $      15,093     $    15,093

         Mortgage note receivable, bears interest at 9%  maturing July 1, 1999, 
               collateralized by land in Harris County, Texas.                                       4,400              --

         Installment loans on manufactured homes with interest payable monthly
               at a weighted average interest rate and maturity of 10% and 22 years, 
               respectively. (b)                                                                     5,339              --

         Notes receivable, other, various interest rates ranging from 6% to 9.5%
               or prime + 1.5%, various maturity dates through December 31, 2003.                    1,853           4,176
                                                                                             -------------    ------------
                                                                                             $      26,685    $     19,269
                                                                                             =============    ============



         (a)   The stated interest rate is 12%. The excess of the interest
               earned at the stated rate over the pay rate is recognized upon
               receipt of payment.
         (b)   Loans purchased from BFSC in December 1998 with BFSC retaining
               full recourse.








                                      F-9
   30



SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996


3.   NOTES RECEIVABLE, CONTINUED:

     The officers' notes are 10 year, LIBOR + 1.75% notes, with a minimum and
     maximum interest rate of 6% and 9%, respectively, collateralized by 372,206
     shares of the Company's common stock and 127,794 OP Units with substantial
     personal recourse. Interest income of $.9 million and $.8 million has been
     recognized in 1998 and 1997, respectively. Accrued interest of $.2 million
     has been recorded at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively of which $.2
     million was paid in both February 1999 and February 1998.

     At December 31, 1997, notes receivable, other included shared appreciation
     mortgage notes of $4.2 million which were received in 1998 resulting in a
     gain of $.9 million included in other, net.


4.   DEBT (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS):





                                                                                                      AT DECEMBER 31         
                                                                                                -------------------------     
                                                                                                  1998             1997  
                                                                                                --------         --------  
                                                                                                                  
     Collateralized term loan, interest at 7.01%, due September 9, 2007....................  $   44,425          $   44,889
     Senior notes, interest at 7.375%, due May 1, 2001.....................................      65,000              65,000
     Senior notes, interest at 7.625%, due May 1, 2003.....................................      85,000              85,000
     Senior notes, interest at 6.97%, due December 3, 2007.................................      35,000              35,000
     Callable/redeemable notes, interest at 6.77%, due May 14, 2015,
          callable/redeemable May 16, 2005.................................................      65,000                  --
     Capitalized lease obligations, interest ranging from 6.1% to
          6.3%, due March 2001 through December 2002.......................................      26,542              17,375
     Mortgage notes, other.................................................................      18,197                  --
                                                                                             ----------          ----------

                                                                                             $  339,164          $  247,264
                                                                                             ==========          ==========



     The Company has a $100 million unsecured line of credit at LIBOR plus .90%
     maturing in November 1999, of which $74 million was available at December
     31, 1998. The average interest rate of outstanding borrowings at December
     31, 1998 was 6.30%.

     The term loan is collateralized by 7 communities comprising approximately
     3,400 sites. Annual payments under capitalized lease obligations range from
     $1.3 million to $1.4 million during their terms. The extraordinary item of
     $6.9 million in 1996 results from the early extinguishment of debt and
     includes prepayment penalties and related deferred financing costs.

     At December 31, 1998, the Company has outstanding rate lock instruments for
     a total notional amount of $52.8 million and an unrealized loss of $1.5
     million for the purpose of hedging against the potential for increased
     interest expense on anticipated future fixed rate financings. At the
     present time, the Company anticipates issuing fixed rate securities in 1999
     with a maturity of five to ten years. Should medium term interest rates
     increase, the value of the rate locks will increase offsetting a portion of
     the additional interest expense incurred. Alternatively, should medium term
     interest rates decrease, the Company will incur costs which would be offset
     by lower interest expense.

     At December 31, 1998, the maturities of debt, excluding the line of credit,
     during the next five years were approximately as follows: 1999 - $1.7
     million; 2000 - $1.8 million; 2001 - $76.2 million; 2002 - $17.1 million;
     and 2003 - $86.0 million.








                                      F-10
   31


SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996

 5.  STOCK OPTIONS:

     Data pertaining to stock option plans are as follows:



                                                                             1998                 1997                  1996    
                                                                             ----                 ----                  ----    
                                                                                                                 
     Options outstanding, January 1...............................         965,900               767,434              301,167
     Options granted..............................................         162,500               262,000              482,950
     Option price.................................................   $33.75-$34.13            $27-$35.39      $26.625-$28.637
     Options exercised............................................          66,800                61,033               16,683
         Option price.............................................      $20-$33.75            $20-$28.64          $20-$23.125
     Options forfeited............................................           6,000                 2,501                   --
         Option price.............................................   $33.75-$34.91         $24.88-$28.64                   --
     Options outstanding, December 31.............................       1,055,600(a)            965,900              767,434
         Option price.............................................      $20-$35.39            $20-$35.39          $20-$28.637
     Options exercisable, December 31.............................         601,410(a)            482,651              392,949



     (a) There are 278,900 and 274,066 options outstanding and exercisable,
         respectively, which range from $20.00 - $27.99 with a weighted average
         life of 6.0 years related to the outstanding options. The weighted
         average exercise price for these outstanding and exercisable options is
         $22.82 and $22.74, respectively. There are 776,700 and 327,344 options
         outstanding and exercisable, respectively, which range from $28.00 -
         $35.99 with a weighted average life of 6.3 years related to the
         outstanding options. The weighted average exercise price for these
         outstanding and exercisable options is $30.93 and $29.38, respectively.


     At December 31, 1998, 171,000 shares of common stock were available for the
     granting of options. Options are granted at fair value and generally vest
     over a two-year period and may be exercised for 10 years after date of
     grant. The stock option plans provide for the grant of up to 1,653,000
     options. In addition, the Company established a Long-Term Incentive Plan
     for certain employees granting up to 240,000 options in 1997, which become
     exercisable in equal installments in 2002-2004 based on corporate profit
     performance.

     The Company has opted to measure compensation cost utilizing the intrinsic
     value method. The fair value of each option grant was estimated as of the
     date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the
     following assumptions for options granted




                                                                                     1998          1997          1996    
                                                                                   ---------     --------      ----------
                                                                                                           
     Estimated fair value per share of options granted during year............      $  2.43       $   2.82      $   1.94

     Assumptions:
     Annualized dividend yield................................................          7.0%           7.1%          6.9%
     Common stock price volatility............................................         15.9%          15.6%         15.1%
           Risk-free rate of return...........................................          5.4%           6.7%          6.2%
     Expected option term (in years)..........................................            4              7             8



     If compensation cost for stock option grants had been recognized based on
     the fair value at the grant date, this would have resulted in net income of
     $25.8 million, $21.9 million and $11.5 million and basic net income per
     share of $1.53, $1.36 and $.84 in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.








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   32





SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996

6.  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
    In April 1998, the Company declared a dividend of one Preferred Stock
    Purchase Right (Right) for each outstanding share of common stock. The
    Rights are not presently exercisable. Each Right entitles the holder, upon
    the occurrence of certain specified events, including a material change in
    the ownership of the Company, to purchase preferred stock and common stock,
    from the Company and/or from another person into which the Company is merged
    or which acquires control of the Company. The Rights may be generally
    redeemed by the Company at a price of $0.01 per Right. The Rights expire on
    June 8, 2008.

    In June 1998, the Company issued stock awards of 165,000 restricted shares
    to executive officers which are being amortized over their 10 year vesting
    period.

    In December 1998, the Company issued common stock and OP units aggregating
    $25.5 million to directors, employees and consultants. The purchase was
    financed by personal bank loans guaranteed by the Company.



7.  EARNINGS PER SHARE (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS):                                   1998               1997          1996    
                                                                                ---------        ----------     ----------
                                                                                                              
          Earnings used for basic and diluted earnings per
              share computation                                                 $  26,096        $   22,255     $   11,704
                                                                                =========        ==========     ==========

          Total shares used for basic earnings per share                           16,856            16,081         13,733
          Dilutive securities:
              Stock options and other                                                 175               187             87
                                                                                ---------        ----------     ----------
          Total shares used for diluted earnings per share
              computation                                                          17,031            16,268         13,820
                                                                                =========        ==========     ==========



    Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that would occur
    if dilutive securities were exercised or converted into common stock.
    Convertible POP Units are excluded from the computations as their inclusion
    would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings per share in 1998, 1997 and
    1996.

8.  QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED):
     The following unaudited quarterly amounts are in thousands, except for per
share amounts:
   



                                                                       FIRST            SECOND              THIRD         FOURTH
                                                                      QUARTER           QUARTER            QUARTER        QUARTER
                                                                     MARCH 31           JUNE 30           SEPT. 30        DEC. 31
                                                                     --------           -------           --------        -------
                                                                                                                    
    1998
    Total revenues................................................  $    29,419       $    29,824       $    30,403     $    30,942
    Operating income (a)..........................................  $    19,517       $    20,086       $    20,320     $    20,682
    Income before other, net and allocation
       to minority interests......................................  $     7,999       $     7,968       $     8,027     $     7,405
    Other, net (b)................................................  $       937       $        --       $     2,093     $    (2,375)
    Net income....................................................  $     7,301       $     6,503       $     8,410     $     3,882
    Weighted average common shares outstanding....................       16,682            16,867            16,900          16,978
    Earnings per common share.....................................  $       .44       $       .38       $       .50     $       .23













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    SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
    NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996

    8.     QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED) CONTINUED:




                                                                      FIRST              SECOND            THIRD          FOURTH
                                                                     QUARTER             QUARTER          QUARTER         QUARTER
                                                                     MARCH 31            JUNE 30          SEPT. 30        DEC. 31
                                                                     --------            -------          --------        -------
                                                                                                                     
    1997
    Total revenues..................................................$    23,393       $    23,233       $    24,117      $    25,498
    Operating income (a)............................................$    15,305       $    15,188       $    15,740      $    16,896
    Income before allocation to minority interests..................$     7,039       $     6,878       $     6,992      $     7,018
    Net income......................................................$     5,568       $     5,447       $     5,573      $     5,667
    Weighted average common shares outstanding......................     15,632            15,924            16,243           16,527
    Earnings per common share.......................................$       .36       $       .34       $       .34      $       .34



    (a)    Operating income is defined as total revenues less property operating
           and maintenance expense, real estate tax expense, property management
           and general and administrative expenses. Operating income is a
           measure of the performance of the operations of the properties before
           the effects of depreciation, amortization and interest expense.
           Operating income is not necessarily an indication of the performance
           of the Company or a measure of liquidity.

    (b)    Other, net consists of gains on asset sales in the first and third
           quarters of 1998, and fourth quarter write-offs relating to a pending
           asset sale and an unsuccessful portfolio acquisition.


















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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 1998
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)




                                                                                                          COST CAPITALIZED
                                                                                                           SUBSEQUENT TO  
                                                                                                            ACQUISITION        
                                                                             INITIAL COST            ------------------------
                                                                              TO COMPANY                   IMPROVEMENTS    
                                                                      -----------------------        ------------------------

                                                                                     BUILDING                       BUILDING
                                                                                       AND                            AND   
PROPERTY NAME                    LOCATION            ENCUMBRANCE          LAND       FIXTURES           LAND        FIXTURES
- -------------                    --------            -----------          ----       --------           ----        --------
                                                                                                       
(A)
- ---
Allendale                       Allendale, MI                 -       $     393    $    3,684              -       $   2.773
Alpine                          Grand Rapids, MI              -             729         6,692              -             694
Arbor Terrace                   Bradenton, FL                 -             481         4,410              -             118
Ariana Village                  Lakeland, FL                  -             240         2,195              -             320
Autumn Ridge                    Ankeny, IO                    -             890         8,054              -             496
Bedford Hills                   Battle Creek, MI             (1)          1,265        11,562              -             170
Bonita Lake                     Bonita Springs, FL            -             285         2,641              -              56
Boulder Ridge                   Pflugerville, TX              -           1,000           500      $     518           6,335
Branch Creek                    Austin, TX                    -             796         3,716              -           4,057
Breezy Hill                     Pompano Beach, FL             -           1,778        16,085              -             101
Brentwood                       Kentwood, MI                  -             385         3,592              -              94
Brookside Village               Goshen, IN                    -             260         1,080            386           5,595
Byron Center                    Byron Center, MI              -             257         2,402             -4              75
Candlelight Village             Chicago Heights, IL           -             600         5,623              -             245
Candlewick Court                Owosso, MI                    -             125         1,900            132             836
Carrington Pointe               Ft. Wayne, IN                 -           1,076         3,632              -           1,391
Casa Del Valle                  Alamo, TX                     -             246         2,316              -             216
Catalina                        Middletown, OH                -             653         5,858              -             295
Cave Creek                      Evans, CO                     -           2,170             -              -              39
Chain O=Lakes                   Grand Island, FL              -             551         5,003              -             135
Chisholm Point                  Pflugerville, TX              -             609         5,286              -           1,339
Clearwater Village              South Bend, IN                -              80         1,270             61           1,608
Cobus Green                     Elkhart, IN                   -             762         7,037              -             418
College Park Estates            Canton, MI                    -              75           800            174           4,354
Continental Estates             Davison, MI                   -           1,625        16,581            150           1,997
Country Acres                   Cadillac, MI                  -             380         3,495              -              82
Country Meadows                 Flat Rock, MI                 -             924         7,583            296           7,941
Countryside Village             Perry, MI                    (1)            275         3,920            185           1,586





                            
                                                      GROSS AMOUNT
                                                       CARRIED AT
                                                    DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                               ---------------------------

                                                                  BUILDING                                              DATE OF 
                                                                    AND                             ACCUMULATED    CONSTRUCTION (C)
PROPERTY NAME           LOCATION                    LAND          FIXTURES            TOTAL         DEPRECIATION    ACQUISITION (A)
- -------------           --------                    ----          --------            -----         ------------    ----------------
                                                                                                     
(A)
- ---
Allendale              Allendale, MI            $    393       $     6,457         $   6,850        $     421           1996(A)
Alpine                 Grand Rapids, MI              729             7,386             8,115              617           1996(A)
Arbor Terrace          Bradenton, FL                 481             4,528             5,009              392           1996(A)
Ariana Village         Lakeland, FL                  240             2,515             2,755              376           1994(A)
Autumn Ridge           Ankeny, IO                    890             8,550             9,440              704           1996(A)
Bedford Hills          Battle Creek, MI            1,265            11,732            12,997            1,004           1996(A)
Bonita Lake            Bonita Springs, FL            285             2,697             2,982              232           1996(A)
Boulder Ridge          Pflugerville, TX            1,518             6,835             8,353              186           1998(C)
Branch Creek           Austin, TX                    796             7,773             8,569              566           1995(A)
Breezy Hill            Pompano Beach, FL           1,778            14,686(3)         16,464            1,401           1996(A)
Brentwood              Kentwood, MI                  385             3,686             4,071              324           1996(A)
Brookside Village      Goshen, IN                    646             6,675             7,321              752           1985(A)
Byron Center           Byron Center, MI              253             2,477             2,730              221           1996(A)
Candlelight Village    Chicago Heights, IL           600             5,868             6,468              505           1996(A)
Candlewick Court       Owosso, MI                    257             2,736             2,993              463           1985(A)
Carrington Pointe      Ft. Wayne, IN               1,076             5,023             6,099              218           1997(A)
Casa Del Valle         Alamo, TX                     246             2,532             2,778              133           1997(A)
Catalina               Middletown, OH                653             6,153             6,806            1,073           1993(A)
Cave Creek             Evans, CO                   2,170                39             2,209                0           1998(A)
Chain O=Lakes          Grand Island, FL              551             5,138             5,689              500           1996(A)
Chisholm Point         Pflugerville, TX              609             6,625             7,234              687           1995(A)
Clearwater Village     South Bend, IN                141             2,878             3,019              355           1986(A)
Cobus Green            Elkhart, IN                   762             7,455             8,217            1,256           1993(A)
College Park Estates   Canton, MI                    249             5,154             5,403              769           1978(A)
Continental Estates    Davison, MI                 1,775            18,578            20,353            1,459           1996(A)
Country Acres          Cadillac, MI                  380             3,577             3,957              308           1996(A)
Country Meadows        Flat Rock, MI               1,220            15,524            16,744            1,766           1994(A)
Countryside Village    Perry, MI                     460             5,506             5,966              844           1987(A)
 







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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION, CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)




                                                                                               COST CAPITALIZED
                                                                                                 SUBSEQUENT TO  
                                                                                                  ACQUISITION        
                                                                       INITIAL COST         ---------------------
                                                                        TO COMPANY               IMPROVEMENTS    
                                                                    -------------------     ---------------------
                                                                               BUILDING                 BUILDING
                                                                                 AND                      AND   
PROPERTY NAME                    LOCATION            ENCUMBRANCE    LAND       FIXTURES     LAND        FIXTURES
- -------------                    --------            -----------    ----       --------     ----        --------
                                                                                           
(A)                                                                                                             
Creekwood Meadows                Burton, MI                -         808        2,043        404           3,258 
Cutler Estates                   Grand Rapids, MI         (1)        822        7,604          -              79 
Del Camino                       Firestone, CO             -       4,073          150          -           2,240 
Desert View Village              West Wendover, NV         -       1,180            -        403             352 
Douglas Estates                  Austell, GA               -         508        2,125          -             756
Edwardsville                     Edwardsville, KS         (1)        425        8,805        541           1,800
Elmwood                          Holly Hill, FL            -         230        2,076          -              29
Fisherman's Cove                 Flint, MI                 -         380        3,438          -             363
Flagview Village                 Douglasville, GA          -         508        2,125          -             596
Goldcoaster                      Homestead, FL             -         446        4,234         38             550
Golden Lakes                     Plant City, FL            -       1,092        7,161          1             727
Grand                            Grand Rapids, MI          -         578        5,396          -              64
Groves                           Ft. Myers, FL             -         249        2,396          -             136
Hamlin                           Webberville, MI           -         125        1,675         77             821
Holiday Village                  Elkhart, IN               -         100        3,207        143             946
Holly Forest                     Holly Hill, FL            -         920        8,376          -             116
Hunter's Glen                    Leighton Twp., MI         -       1,063            -         39             176
Indian Creek                     Ft. Myers Beach, FL       -       3,832       34,660          -             284
Island Lake                      Merritt Island, FL        -         700        6,431          -             146
Kensington Meadows               Lansing, MI               -         250        2,699          -           2,601
King=s Court                     Traverse City, MI         -       1,473       13,782          -             778
King's Lake                      Debary, FL                -         280        2,542          -           1,317
King's Pointe                    Winter Haven, FL          -         262        2,359          -             211
Kissimmee Gardens                Kissimmee, FL             -         594        5,522          -             199
Lafayette Place                  Warren, MI                -         669        5,979          -             480
Lake Juliana                     Auburndale, FL            -         335        2,848          -             373
Lake San Marino                  Naples, FL                -         650        5,760          -             192
Leesburg Landing                 Leesburg, FL              -          50          429          -             129
Liberty Farms                    Valparaiso, IN            -          66        1,201        116           1,655
Lincoln Estates                  Holland, MI               -         455        4,201          -             197
Maple Grove Estates              Dorr, MI                  -          15          210         19             244






                                                               GROSS AMOUNT
                                                                CARRIED AT
                                                            DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                                         --------------------------
                                                                     BUILDING                                    DATE OF      
                                                                       AND                     ACCUMULATED    CONSTRUCTION (C)
PROPERTY NAME                    LOCATION                   LAND     FIXTURES       TOTAL      DEPRECIATION    ACQUISITION (A)    
- -------------                    --------                   ----     --------       -----      ------------   ----------------    
                                                                                                
(A)
Creekwood Meadows                Burton, MI                1,212        5,301       6,513            190          1997(C)
Cutler Estates                   Grand Rapids, MI            822        7,683       8,505            662          1996(A)
Del Camino                       Firestone, CO             4,073        2,390       6,463              2          1998(A)
Desert View Village              West Wendover, NV         1,583          352       1,935              -          1998(A)
Douglas Estates                  Austell, GA                 508        2,881       3,389            431          1988(A)
Edwardsville                     Edwardsville, KS            966       10,605      11,571          1,703          1987(A)
Elmwood                          Holly Hill, FL              230        2,105       2,335            105          1997(A)
Fisherman's Cove                 Flint, MI                   380        3,801       4,181            636          1993(A)
Flagview Village                 Douglasville, GA            508        2,721       3,229            425          1988(A)
Goldcoaster                      Homestead, FL               484        4,784       5,268            241          1997(A)
Golden Lakes                     Plant City, FL            1,093        7,888       8,981          1,322          1993(A)
Grand                            Grand Rapids, MI            578        5,460       6,038            477          1996(A)
Groves                           Ft. Myers, FL               249        2,532       2,781            134          1997(A)
Hamlin                           Webberville, MI             202        2,496       2,698            387          1984(A)
Holiday Village                  Elkhart, IN                 243        4,153       4,396            713          1986(A)
Holly Forest                     Holly Hill, FL              920        8,492       9,412            428          1997(A)
Hunter's Glen                    Leighton Twp., MI         1,102          176       1,278              -          1998(A)
Indian Creek                     Ft. Myers Beach, FL       3,832       34,944      38,776          3,030          1996(A)
Island Lake                      Merritt Island, FL          700        6,577       7,277            771          1995(A)
Kensington Meadows               Lansing, MI                 250        5,300       5,550            428          1995(A)
King=s Court                     Traverse City, MI         1,473       14,560      16,033          1,217          1996(A)
King's Lake                      Debary, FL                  280        3,859       4,139            486          1994(A)
King's Pointe                    Winter Haven, FL            262        2,570       2,832            392          1994(A)
Kissimmee Gardens                Kissimmee, FL               594        5,721       6,315          1,030          1993(A)
Lafayette Place                  Warren, MI                  669        6,459       7,128            112          1998(A)
Lake Juliana                     Auburndale, FL              335        3,221       3,556            489          1994(A)
Lake San Marino                  Naples, FL                  650        5,952       6,602            510          1996(A)
Leesburg Landing                 Leesburg, FL                 50          558         608             45          1996(A)
Liberty Farms                    Valparaiso, IN              182        2,856       3,038            446          1985(A)
Lincoln Estates                  Holland, MI                 455        4,398       4,853            375          1996(A)
Maple Grove Estates              Dorr, MI                     34          454         488             76          1979(A)











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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.                                               SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION, CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)




                                                                                                                    COST CAPITALIZED
                                                                                                                     SUBSEQUENT TO  
                                                                                      INITIAL COST                    ACQUISITION  
                                                                                       TO COMPANY                     IMPROVEMENTS 
                                                                                  ----------------------        --------------------

                                                                                                 BUILDING                 BUILDING
                                                                                                   AND                       AND
PROPERTY NAME                       LOCATION                ENCUMBRANCE             LAND         FIXTURES        LAND     FIXTURES
- -------------                       --------                -----------             ----         --------        ----     --------
                                                                                                           
(A)
Maplewood                          Lawrence, IN                       -              280             2,122          -          544
Meadow Lake Estates                White Lake, MI                     -            1,188            11,498        127        1,232
Meadowbrook Estates                Monroe, MI                         -              431             3,320        379        5,452
Meadowbrook Village                Tampa, FL                          -              519             4,728          -          189
Meadows                            Nappanee, IN                       -              300             2,300         -7        1,934
Meadowstream Village               Sodus, MI                          -              100             1,175        109        1,143
Oakcrest                           Austin, TX                         -            3,543                 -         35           18
Oakwood Village                    Miamisburg, OH                   1,024          1,964             6,401          -          519
Orange Tree                        Orange City, FL                    -              283             2,530         15          381
Paradise                           Chicago Heights, IL                -              723             6,638          -          127
Parkwood                           Grand Blanc, MI                    -              477             4,279          -          488
Pin Oak Parc                       St. Louis, MO                      -            1,038             3,250        467        2,962
Pine Hills                         Middlebury, IN                     -               72               544         56        1,466
Pine Ridge                         Petersburg, VA                     -              405             2,397          -          950
Presidential                       Hudsonville, MI                    -              680             6,314          -          925
Richmond                           Richmond, MI                      (2)             501             2,040          -          215
River Ridge                        Austin, TX                         -            1,458                 -          -          486
Royal Country                      Miami, FL                         (1)           2,290            20,758          -          383
Saddle Oak Club                    Ocala, FL                          -              730             6,743          -          264
Scio Farms                         Ann Arbor, MI                      -            2,300            22,659          -        2,634
Sherman Oaks                       Jackson, MI                       (1)             200             2,400        240        3,135
Siesta Bay                         Ft. Myers Beach, FL                -            2,051            18,549          -          176
Silver Star                        Orlando, FL                        -            1,067             9,685          -          144
Snow to Sun                        Weslaco, TX                        -              190             2,143         15          504
Southfork                          Belton, MO                         -            1,000             9,011          -          574
St. Clair Place                    St. Clair, MI                     (2)             501             2,029          -          206
Sun Villa                          Reno, NV                         6,987          2,385            11,773          -          117
Superstition Falls                 Apache Junction, AZ                -            5,368                 -         61          683







                                                                   GROSS AMOUNT  
                                                                    CARRIED AT    
                                                                 DECEMBER 31, 1998
                                                              -------------------- 
                                                                                              
                                                                        BUILDING                                     DATE OF
                                                                          AND                      ACCUMULATED    CONSTRUCTION(C)
PROPERTY NAME                  LOCATION                        LAND     FIXTURES       TOTAL      DEPRECIATION    ACQUISITION(A)
- -------------                  --------                        ----     --------       -----      ------------    -----------
                                                                                                       
(A)
Maplewood                     Lawrence, IN                     280        2,666        2,946              446       1989(A) 
Meadow Lake Estates           White Lake, MI                 1,315       12,730       14,045            1,968       1994(A) 
Meadowbrook Estates           Monroe, MI                       810        8,772        9,582            1,480       1986(A) 
Meadowbrook Village           Tampa, FL                        519        4,917        5,436              824       1994(A) 
Meadows                       Nappanee, IN                     293        4,234        4,527              654       1987(A) 
Meadowstream Village          Sodus, MI                        209        2,318        2,527              399       1984(A) 
Oakcrest                      Austin, TX                     3,578           18        3,596                -       1998(A) 
Oakwood Village               Miamisburg, OH                 1,964        6,920        8,884              118       1998(A) 
Orange Tree                   Orange City, FL                  298        2,911        3,209              423       1994(A) 
Paradise                      Chicago Heights, IL              723        6,765        7,488              582       1996(A) 
Parkwood                      Grand Blanc, MI                  477        4,767        5,244              784       1993(A) 
Pin Oak Parc                  St. Louis, MO                  1,505        6,212        7,717              633       1994(A) 
Pine Hills                    Middlebury, IN                   128        2,010        2,138              327       1980(A) 
Pine Ridge                    Petersburg, VA                   405        3,347        3,752              559       1986(A) 
Presidential                  Hudsonville, MI                  680        7,239        7,919              588       1996(A) 
Richmond                      Richmond, MI                     501        2,255        2,756               41       1998(A) 
River Ridge                   Austin, TX                     1,458          486        1,944                -       1998(A) 
Royal Country                 Miami, FL                      2,290       21,141       23,431            3,565       1994(A) 
Saddle Oak Club               Ocala, FL                        730        7,007        7,737              982       1995(A) 
Scio Farms                    Ann Arbor, MI                  2,300       25,293       27,593            2,846       1995(A) 
Sherman Oaks                  Jackson, MI                      440        5,535        5,975              921       1986(A) 
Siesta Bay                    Ft. Myers Beach, FL            2,051       18,725       20,776            1,622       1996(A) 
Silver Star                   Orlando, FL                    1,067        9,829       10,896              852       1996(A) 
Snow to Sun                   Weslaco, TX                      205        2,647        2,852              128       1997(A) 
Southfork                     Belton, MO                     1,000        9,585       10,585              164       1997(A) 
St. Clair Place               St. Clair, MI                    501        2,235        2,736               48       1998(A) 
Sun Villa                     Reno, NV                       2,385       11,890       14,275              202       1998(A) 
Superstition Falls            Apache Junction, AZ            5,429          683        6,112                -       1998(A)















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REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION, CONTINUED 
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)


                                                                                                             COST CAPITALIZED
                                                                                                               SUBSEQUENT TO  
                                                                                   INITIAL COST                 ACQUISITION        
                                                                                    TO COMPANY                 IMPROVEMENTS   
                                                                               ----------------------     --------------------
                                                                                          BUILDING                   BUILDING
                                                                                            AND                        AND
PROPERTY NAME                       LOCATION                ENCUMBRANCE        LAND       FIXTURES         LAND      FIXTURES
- -------------                       --------                -----------        ----       --------         ----      --------
(A)
                                                                                                          
Sunset Ridge                       Portland, MI                    -          2,044              -            -             -  
Stonebridge                        Richfield Twp., MI            1,119        2,044              -           17             -  
Tallowwood                         Coconut Creek, FL               -            510          5,099            -           583  
Timber Ridge                       Ft. Collins, CO                 -            990          9,231            -           313  
Timberbrook                        Bristol, IN                    (1)           490          3,400          101         4,355  
Timberline Estates                 Grand Rapids, MI                -            536          4,867            -           329  
Town and Country                   Traverse City, MI               -            406          3,736            -           128  
Valley Brook                       Indianapolis, IN                -            150          3,500        1,277         7,894  
Village Trails                     Howard City, MI                858           988          1,472            -           143  
Water Oak Country Club Est.        Lady Lake, FL                   -          2,503         17,478            -         1,825  
West Glen Village                  Indianapolis, IN                -          1,100         10,028            -           515  
Whispering Palm                    Sebastian, FL                   -            975          8,754            -           325  
White Lake                         White Lake, MI                  -            673          6,179            -         1,879  
White Oak                          Mt. Morris, MI                  -            782          7,245           68         1,471  
Willowbrook                        Toledo, OH                     (2)           781          7,054            -           229  
Windham Hills                      Jackson, MI                     -          2,673          2,364            -         1,360  
Woodhaven Place                    Wood Haven, MI                 (2)           501          4,541            -           561  
Woodlake Estates                   Yoder, IN                       -            632          3,674            -           150  
Woodland Park Estates              Eugene, OR                    8,209        1,593         14,398            -           101  
Woods Edge                         West Lafayette, IN              -            100          2,600            3         3,302  
Woodside Terrace                   Holland, OH                    (2)         1,064          9,625            -           720  
Worthington Arms                   Delaware, OH                    -            376          2,624            -           862  
Corporate Headquarters             Farmington Hills, MI            -              -              -            -         1,595  
Property Under Development                                         -              -              -            -           829  
                                                                          ---------     ----------      -------     ---------  
                                                                          $  96,003     $  579,506      $ 6,642      $122,501  
                                                                          =========     ==========      =======     =========  






                                                                    GROSS AMOUNT
                                                                    CARRIED AT 
                                                                 DECEMBER 31, 1998 
                                                                ----------------------- 
                                                                                     
                                                                            BUILDING                                DATE OF 
                                                                              AND                  ACCUMULATED     CONSTRUCTION(C) 
PROPERTY NAME                       LOCATION                    LAND        FIXTURES       TOTAL   DEPRECIATION    ACQUISITION(A)
- -------------                       --------                    ----        --------       -----   ------------    -----------
(A)
                                                                                                     
Sunset Ridge                       Portland, MI                2,044               -       2,044             -     1998(A)
Stonebridge                        Richfield Twp., MI          2,061               -       2,061             -     1998(A)
Tallowwood                         Coconut Creek, FL             510           5,682       6,192           850     1994(A)
Timber Ridge                       Ft. Collins, CO               990           9,544      10,534           820     1996(A)
Timberbrook                        Bristol, IN                   591           7,755       8,346         1,167     1987(A)
Timberline Estates                 Grand Rapids, MI              536           5,196       5,732           801     1994(A)
Town and Country                   Traverse City, MI             406           3,864       4,270           331     1996(A)
Valley Brook                       Indianapolis, IN            1,427          11,394      12,821         1,604     1989(A)
Village Trails                     Howard City, MI               988           1,615       2,603            29     1998(A)
Water Oak Country Club Est.        Lady Lake, FL               2,503          19,303      21,806         3,264     1993(A)
West Glen Village                  Indianapolis, IN            1,100          10,543      11,643         1,584     1994(A)
Whispering Palm                    Sebastian, FL                 975           9,079      10,054           767     1996(A)
White Lake                         White Lake, MI                673           8,058       8,731           348     1997(A)
White Oak                          Mt. Morris, MI                850           8,716       9,566           400     1997(A)
Willowbrook                        Toledo, OH                    781           7,283       8,064           124     1997(A)
Windham Hills                      Jackson, MI                 2,673           3,724       6,397            67     1998(A)
Woodhaven Place                    Wood Haven, MI                501           5,102       5,603            89     1998(A)
Woodlake Estates                   Yoder, IN                     632           3,824       4,456            66     1998(A)
Woodland Park Estates              Eugene, OR                  1,593          14,499      16,092           247     1998(A)
Woods Edge                         West Lafayette, IN            103           5,902       6,005           690     1985(A)
Woodside Terrace                   Holland, OH                 1,064          10,345      11,409           502     1997(A)
Worthington Arms                   Delaware, OH                  376           3,486       3,862           591     1990(A)
Corporate Headquarters             Farmington Hills, MI            -           1,595       1,595           648     Various
Property Under Development                                         -             829         829             -     1998(A)
                                                           ---------     -----------  ----------   -----------
                                                           $ 102,645(4)  $   700,507     803,152   $    70,940
                                                           =========     ===========  ==========   ===========







(1) These communities collateralize $44.4 million of secured debt.
(2) These communities are financed by $26.5 million of collateralized lease
    obligations.
(3) Carrying value reduced by $1.5 million writedown due to pending sale.
(4) Includes $4.2 million of land in property under development in Footnote 2 
    "Rental Property" to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements
    included elsewhere herein.







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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.                                               SCHEDULE III
REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION, CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)



The change in investment in real estate for the years ended December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996 is as follows:




                                                              1998             1997              1996    
                                                          -----------      -----------       -----------
                                                                                            
Balance, beginning of year                                $   684,821      $   588,813       $   326,613
Community and land acquisitions, including
     immediate improvements                                   102,248           73,065           251,181
Community expansion and development                            26,874           17,300            11,425
Improvements, other                                             6,193            5,643             3,628
Dispositions and other                                        (16,984)              --            (4,034)
                                                          -----------      -----------       -----------

Balance, end of year                                      $   803,152      $   684,821       $   588,813
                                                          ===========      ===========       ===========




The change in accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996 is as follows:




                                                              1998             1997              1996    
                                                          -----------      -----------       -----------
                                                                                            
Balance, beginning of year                                $    50,084      $    30,535       $    16,583
Depreciation for the period                                    22,765           19,549            14,250
Dispositions and other                                         (1,909)              --              (298)
                                                          -----------      -----------       -----------

Balance, end of year                                      $    70,940      $    50,084       $    30,535
                                                          ===========      ===========       ===========


















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                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

Date: March 5, 1999

                                                SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.


                                                By   /s/ Gary A. Shiffman
                                                  ------------------------------
                                                     Gary A. Shiffman, President

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed by the following persons on
behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.





   NAME                                               TITLE                                DATE
   ----                                               -----                                ----

                                                                                       
   /s/ Milton M. Shiffman                Chairman of the Board of Directors              March 5, 1999
   ---------------------------------
   Milton M. Shiffman


   /s/ Gary A. Shiffman                  Chief Executive Officer, President              March 5, 1999
   ---------------------------------     and Director
   Gary A. Shiffman                      


   /s/ Jeffrey P. Jorissen               Senior Vice President,                          March 5, 1999
   ---------------------------------     Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer,
   Jeffrey P. Jorissen                   Secretary and Principal Accounting Officer

   

   /s/ Paul D. Lapides                   Director                                        March 5, 1999
   ---------------------------------
   Paul D. Lapides


   /s/ Ted J. Simon                      Director                                        March 5, 1999
   ---------------------------------
   Ted J. Simon


   /s/ Clunet R. Lewis                   Director                                        March 5, 1999
   ---------------------------------
   Clunet R. Lewis








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   /s/ Ronald L. Piasecki                Director                                        March 5, 1999
   ---------------------------------
   Ronald L. Piasecki


   /s/ Arthur A. Weiss                   Director                                        March 5, 1999
   ---------------------------------
   Arthur A. Weiss













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                                     EXHIBIT INDEX


                                                                                                                    SEQUENTIALLY
EXHIBIT                                                                                                               NUMBERED
NUMBER                               DESCRIPTION                                                                        PAGE
- ------                               -----------                                                                        ----
                                                                                                                  
2.1              Form of Sun Communities, Inc.'s Common Stock Certificate                                               (1)

3.1              Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Sun Communities, Inc.                                (1)

3.2              Bylaws of Sun Communities, Inc.                                                                        (3)

4.1              Indenture, dated as of April 24, 1996, among Sun Communities, Inc., Sun Communities                    (4)
                 Operating Limited Partnership and Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee

4.2              Form of Note for the 2001 Notes                                                                        (4)

4.3              Form of Note for the 2003 Notes                                                                        (4)

4.4              First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 20, 1997, by and between Sun Communities              (9)
                 Operating Limited Partnership and Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee

4.5              Form of Medium-Term Note (Floating Rate)                                                               (9)

4.6              Form of Medium-Term Note (Fixed Rate)                                                                  (9)

10.1             Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Sun Communities Operating              (8)
                 Limited Partnership

10.2             Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan#                                                           (8)

10.3             Amended and Restated 1993 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan#                                     (8)

10.4             Form of Stock Option Agreement between Sun Communities, Inc. and certain directors, officers           (1)
                 and other individuals#

10.5             Form of Non-Employee Director Stock Option Agreement between Sun Communities, Inc. and                 (5)
                 certain directors#

10.6             Employment Agreement between Sun Communities, Inc. and Gary A. Shiffman#                               (8)

10.7             Registration Rights and Lock-Up Agreement with Sun Communities, Inc.                                   (5)

10.8             Senior Unsecured Line of Credit Agreement with Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.                           (9)

10.9             Amended and Restated Loan Agreement between Sun Communities Funding Limited Partnership and            (9)
                 Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

10.10            Amended and Restated Loan Agreement among Miami Lakes Venture Associates, Sun Communities              (9)
                 Funding Limited Partnership and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

10.11            Form of Indemnification Agreement between each officer and director of Sun Communities, Inc.           (9)
                 and Sun Communities, Inc.

10.12            Loan Agreement among Sun Communities Operating Limited Partnership, Sea Breeze Limited                 (9)
                 Partnership and High Point Associates, LP.











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                                                                                                                    SEQUENTIALLY
EXHIBIT                                                                                                               NUMBERED
NUMBER                               DESCRIPTION                                                                        PAGE
- ------                               -----------                                                                        ----
                                                                                                                  
10.13            Option Agreement by and between Sun Communities Operating Limited Partnership and Sea Breeze           (9)
                 Limited Partnership

10.14            Option Agreement by and between Sun Communities Operating Limited Partnership and High Point           (9)
                 Associates, LP

10.15            $1,022,538.12 Promissory Note from Gary A. Shiffman to Sun Communities Operating Limited               (7)
                 Partnership

10.16            $1,022,538.13 Promissory Note from Gary A. Shiffman to Sun Communities Operating Limited               (7)
                 Partnership

10.17            $6,604,923.75 Promissory Note from Gary A. Shiffman to Sun Communities Operating Limited               (7)
                 Partnership

10.18            Stock Pledge Agreement between Gary A. Shiffman and Sun Communities Operating Limited                  (7)
                 Partnership for 94,570 shares of Common Stock

10.19            Stock Pledge Agreement between Gary A. Shiffman and Sun Communities Operating Limited                  (7)
                 Partnership for 305,430 shares of Common Stock

10.20            $ 1,300,195.40 Promissory Note from Gary A. Shiffman to Sun Communities Operating Limited              (9)
                 Partnership

10.21            $ 1,300,195.40 Promissory Note from Gary A. Shiffman to Sun Communities Operating Limited              (9)
                 Partnership

10.22            Stock Pledge Agreement between Gary A. Shiffman and Sun Communities Operating Limited                  (9)
                 Partnership with respect to 80,000 shares of Common Stock

10.23            Registration Rights Agreement between Gary A. Shiffman and Sun Communities Operating Limited           (3)
                 Partnership

10.24            Registration Rights and Lock Up Agreement among Sun Communities, Inc. and the partners of              (3)
                 Miami Lakes Venture Associates, as amended

10.25            Registration Rights and Lock Up Agreement among Sun Communities, Inc. and the partners of              (3)
                 Scio Farms Estates Limited Partnership

10.26            Registration Rights and Lock Up Agreement among Sun Communities, Inc. and the partners of              (3)
                 Kensington Meadows Associates

10.27            Registration Rights and Lock Up Agreement among Sun Communities, Inc. and certain affiliates           (8)
                 of Aspen Enterprises, Ltd. (Preferred OP Units)

10.28            Registration Rights and Lock Up Agreement among Sun Communities, Inc. and certain affiliates           (8)
                 of Aspen Enterprises, Ltd. (Common OP Units)

10.29            Registration Rights Agreement among Sun Communities, Inc. and the partners of S&K Smith Co.            (8)

10.30            Employment Agreement between Sun Communities, Inc. and Jeffrey P. Jorissen#                            (11)

10.31            Long Term Incentive Plan                                                                               (9)









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                                                                                                                   SEQUENTIALLY
EXHIBIT                                                                                                               NUMBERED
NUMBER                               DESCRIPTION                                                                        PAGE
- ------                               -----------                                                                        ----
                                                                                                                  
10.32            Restricted Stock Award Agreement between Sun Communities, Inc. and Gary A. Shiffman, dated             (11)
                 June 5, 1998#

10.33            Restricted Stock Award Agreement between Sun Communities, Inc. and Jeffrey P. Jorissen,                (11)
                 dated June 5, 1998#

10.34            Restricted Stock Award Agreement between Sun Communities, Inc. and Jonathan M. Colman, dated           (11)
                 June 5, 1998#

10.35            Restricted Stock Award Agreement between Sun Communities, Inc. and Brian W. Fannon, dated              (11)
                 June 5, 1998#

10.36            Sun Communities, Inc. 1998 Stock Purchase Plan#                                                        (11)

10.37            Employment Agreement between Sun Home Services, Inc. and Brian Fannon#                                 (11)

10.38            Facility and Guaranty Agreement among Sun Communities, Inc., Sun Communities Operating                 (11)
                 Limited Partnership, Certain Subsidiary Guarantors and First National Bank of Chicago, dated
                 December 10, 1998

10.39            Rights Agreement between Sun Communities, Inc. and State Street Bank and Trust Company,                (10)
                 dated April 24, 1998

10.40            Articles Supplementary of Board of Directors of Sun Communities, Inc. Designating a Series             (11)
                 of Preferred Stock and Fixing Distribution and other Rights in such Series

10.41            Employment Agreement between Sun Communities, Inc. and Brian W. Fannon#                                (11)

12.1             Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratio Earnings to Combined Fixed                 (11)
                 Charges and Preferred Dividends

21               List of Subsidiaries of Sun Communities, Inc.                                                          (11)

23               Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants                                         (11)

27               Financial Data Schedule                                                                                (11)




- -----------------------
(1)      Incorporated by reference to Sun Communities, Inc.'s Registration
         Statement No. 33-69340.

(2)      Incorporated by reference to Sun Communities, Inc.'s Current Report on
         Form 8-K dated March 20, 1996.

(3)      Incorporated by reference to Sun Communities, Inc.'s Annual Report on
         Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995.

(4)      Incorporated by reference to Sun Communities, Inc.'s Current Report on
         Form 8-K dated April 24, 1996.

(5)      Incorporated by reference to Sun Communities, Inc.'s Registration
         Statement No. 33-80972.











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(6)      Incorporated by reference to Sun Communities, Inc.'s Annual Report on
         Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994.

(7)      Incorporated by reference to Sun Communities, Inc.'s Quarterly Report
         on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1995.

(8)      Incorporated by reference to Sun Communities, Inc.'s Annual Report on
         Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.

(9)      Incorporated by reference to Sun Communities, Inc.'s Annual Report on
         Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.

(10)     Incorporated by reference to Sun Communities, Inc.'s Current Report on
         Form 8-K dated April 24, 1998.

(11)     Filed herewith.



#        Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be
         identified by Form 10-K Item 14.











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