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<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the condensed
consolidated  balance sheet and  statement of  operations of REALTY  INFORMATION
GROUP,  INC.  as of and for the three  months  ended  September  30, 1998 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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