HERRIMAN, Utah, Aug. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC) is pleased to announce that its Richmond American Homes of Utah subsidiary closed on property at Anthem in Herriman on July 15, 2014.

The new master-planned community of Anthem will include 143 homesites across three separate subdivisions: Acadia Park, Arches Park and Yukon Park. The subdivisions will be located within walking distance of new and future schools. Each will offer a distinctive collection of one- and two-story floor plans with abundant personalization options.

Acadia Park will feature five inspired floor plans, ranging from approximately 1,600 to 2,450 finished square feet (2,600 to 3,550 total square feet), from the upper $200s.

Homebuyers at Arches Park will also choose from five beautiful floor plans, ranging from approximately 1,900 to 3,100 finished square feet (3,200 to 4,550 total square feet). This subdivision will boast larger lots than Acadia Park, and homes will start from the $300s.

Yukon Park will offer buyers four incredible floor plans, from the upper $300s. They will be built on Anthem's largest homesites and will range from approximately 2,300 to 3,100 finished square feet (4,100 to 4,800 total square feet).

All of the floor plans at Anthem will feature beautiful Craftsman-style exteriors, open layouts and well-appointed kitchens with birch cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Exceptional features, such as gourmet kitchens, deluxe master baths, finished basements and 3-car garages, are also available. Every buyer will have the opportunity to work with Richmond American's professional designers to choose finishes, fixtures and other personalization options for their new home.

Upon completion, the Anthem masterplan will feature community parks, walking trails, retail and schools. Residents will also enjoy easy access to popular amenities including The District, Oquirrh Lake, TRAX station, the University of Utah Health Care and the Mountain View Corridor.

Anthem's model home park is scheduled to open early this fall, and the company will begin pre-selling from neighboring communities in late summer.

For more information about this remarkable new community, or to join our interest list, call 801-545-3429 or visit www.RichmondAmerican.com.

About MDC

Since 1972, MDC's subsidiary companies have built and financed the American dream for more than 175,000 homebuyers. MDC's commitment to customer satisfaction, quality and value is reflected in each home its subsidiaries build. MDC is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States. Its subsidiaries have homebuilding operations across the country, including the metropolitan areas of Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, Riverside-San Bernardino, Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, Orlando, Jacksonville, South Florida and Seattle. The Company's subsidiaries also provide mortgage financing, insurance and title services, primarily for Richmond American homebuyers, through HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company, respectively. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit WWW.MDCHOLDINGS.COM.

SOURCE M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.

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