talinec holdings ltd l TEXT-Fitch affirms MDC Holdings ratings l Rediffpages

Sept 10 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ratings for M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), including the company's Issuer Default rating (IDR) at 'BBB-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. A complete list of rating actions follows this release. MDC's ratings are based on the company's execution of its business model in the current moderately recovering housing environment, cautious land policies and solid liquidity. During the past cycle the company noticeably improved its capital structure, pursued conservative capitalization policies, and positioned itself to withstand the recently concluded sharp, long-lasting housing correction. » talinec holdings ltd l TEXT-Fitch affirms MDC Holdings ratings l Rediffpages