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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Company's quarterly report on form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998 and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000915840
<NAME> BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.
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<FN>
<F1>The Company presents a condensed balance sheet
</FN>