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                                                                    Exhibit 10.4
                                                                          Part I

                       The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

                          Stock Option Grant Agreement

Name
Title

The Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the "Company") desire to
encourage and facilitate ownership of the Common Stock of the Company (the
"Common Stock") by key employees and to provide for additional compensation
based on appreciation of the Common Stock, thereby providing incentive to
promote continued growth and success of the Company's business. Accordingly, the
2002 Performance Plan of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the "Plan") was
adopted effective April 15, 2002. A copy of the Plan is attached.

                     Granted to:
                            SSN:
                     Grant Date:
                Options Granted:
                    Option Type:         Non-Qualified
         Option Price per Share:         $
                Expiration Date:

               Vesting Schedule:         25% on ________
                                         25% on ________
                                         25% on ________
                                         25% on ________

                                         __________________________________
                                         The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge receipt of this Option granted on
the date shown above, which has been issued to me under the terms and conditions
of the Plan. I further acknowledge receipt of the copy of the Plan and agree to
conform to all of the terms and conditions of the Option and the Plan.

Signature:__________________________________       Date:______________________
                         Name

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NQ Grant Agreement (Cont'd)

PART I - NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTIONS

1. These Non-Qualified Stock Options for the number of shares of Common Stock
indicated on the preceding page (the "Non-Qualified Stock Options") are granted
to you under and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this
Grant Agreement. Your execution and return of the enclosed copy of page one of
this Grant Agreement acknowledging receipt of the Non-Qualified Stock Options
granted herewith constitutes your agreement to and acceptance of all terms and
conditions of the Plan and this Grant Agreement. You also agree that you have
read and understand this Grant Agreement.

2. You may exercise the Non-Qualified Stock Options granted pursuant to this
Grant Agreement through (1) a cash payment in the amount of the full option
exercise price of the shares being purchased (a "cash exercise"), (2) a payment
in full shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value (as defined in the
Plan) on the date of exercise equal to the full option exercise price of the
shares being purchased (a "share swap exercise"), or (3) a combination of the
cash exercise and share swap exercise methods. Any exercise of these
Non-Qualified Stock Options shall be by notice stating the number of shares of
Common Stock to be purchased and the exercise method, accompanied with the
payment, or proper proof of ownership if the share swap exercise method is used.
You shall be required to meet the tax withholding obligations arising from any
exercise of Non-Qualified Stock Options.

3. As further consideration for the Non-Qualified Stock Options granted to you
hereunder, you must remain in the continuous employ of the Company or one or
more of its subsidiaries from the Date of Grant to the date or dates the
Non-Qualified Stock Options become exercisable as set forth on page one of this
Grant Agreement before you will be entitled to exercise the Non-Qualified Stock
Options granted. The Non-Qualified Stock Options you have been granted shall not
in any event be exercisable after your termination of employment except for
Retirement (defined as termination of employment at any age after 30 or more
years, or at age 55 or older with at least 10 years of continuous service with
the Company and its subsidiaries), death, or Disability (defined as termination
of employment while receiving benefits under a long-term disability income plan
maintained by the Company or one of its subsidiaries).

PART II - NON-QUALIFIED STOCK INVESTMENT OPTIONS

4. A Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option will be automatically granted to you,
immediately upon any satisfaction by you of the conditions specified below, on
the following terms and conditions:

Date                          of Grant: The date of your exercise, at any time
                              prior to January 1, 2011, of a Non-Qualified Stock
                              Option granted herein by tendering shares of
                              Common Stock in payment of all or a portion of the
                              exercise price of such Non-Qualified Stock Option.

Number of Common Shares       The number of shares of Common Stock you tendered
Subject to Option:            in the exercise of such Non-Qualified Stock Option
                              plus the number of shares, if any, withheld by the
                              Company to satisfy required tax withholdings.

Option Price Per Share:       The Fair Market Value (as defined in the Plan) of
                              the Common Stock on the date you exercised such
                              Non-Qualified Stock Option by tendering shares of
                              Common Stock.

Exercise Period:              100% exercisable at any time during the period
                              beginning on the first anniversary of its date of
                              grant and ending on December 2, ____.

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NQ Grant Agreement (Cont'd)

PART II - NON-QUALIFIED STOCK INVESTMENT OPTIONS (Cont'd)

5. The Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options are granted under and are governed
by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Grant Agreement. The number of
shares of Common Stock subject to each grant is determined by the number of
shares of Common Stock you tender to the Company in your exercise of a
Non-Qualified Stock Option granted pursuant to this Agreement. The Option price
per share of the Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option shall be the Fair Market
Value (as defined in the Plan) of the Common Stock on the date you exercise a
Non-Qualified Stock Option as aforesaid. In order to accept this Non-Qualified
Stock Investment Option Grant, you must tender shares of Common Stock in the
exercise of a Non-Qualified Stock Option prior to January 1, _____.

6. You may exercise the Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options granted pursuant
to this Grant Agreement through (1) a cash payment in the amount of the full
option exercise price of the shares being purchased (a "cash exercise"), (2) a
payment in full shares of Common Stock having a Fair Market Value (as defined in
the Plan) on the date of exercise equal to the full option exercise price of the
shares of Common Stock being purchased (a "share swap exercise"), or (3) a
combination of the cash exercise and share swap exercise methods. Any exercise
of these Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options shall be by notice stating the
number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased and the exercise method,
accompanied with the payment, or proper proof of ownership if the share swap
exercise method is used. You shall be required to meet the tax withholding
obligations arising from any exercise of Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options.

7. As further consideration for each Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option
granted to you hereunder, you must remain in the continuous employ of the
Company or one or more of its subsidiaries for twelve months following the Date
of Grant in respect thereof (as defined at paragraph 4 above) before you will be
entitled to exercise such Non-Qualified Stock Investment Option. The
Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options you have been granted shall not in any
event be exercisable after your termination of employment except for Retirement,
death, or Disability.

III - GENERAL PROVISIONS

8. The Options terminate automatically and shall not be exercisable by you from
and after the date on which you cease to be an employee of the Company or one of
its subsidiaries for any reason other than your death, Retirement or Disability.
In the event of your death, Retirement or Disability while an employee of the
Company or one of its subsidiaries (and having been an employee continuously
since the Date of Grant) during the exercise period on any date which is more
than six (6) months after the Date of Grant of the Non-Qualified Stock Options
specified on the first page of this Grant Agreement or more than six (6) months
after the Date of Grant of Non-Qualified Stock Investment Options specified at
paragraph 4 of this Grant Agreement, the Options shall become immediately
exercisable and, except as provided below in the event of your death, shall be
exercisable by you for the remainder of the term of the Option grant. In the
event of your death, the Options may be exercised up to three years after date
of death by the person or persons to whom your rights in the options passed by
your will or according to the laws of descent and distribution. Nothing
contained herein shall restrict the right of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries to terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause.

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NQ Grant Agreement (Cont'd)

PART III - GENERAL PROVISIONS (Cont'd)

9. The Options shall not in any event be exercisable after the expiration of ten
years from the Date of Grant specified on the first page of this Grant Agreement
and, to the extent not exercised, shall automatically terminate at the end of
such ten-year period.

10. Certificates for the shares of Common Stock purchased will be deliverable to
you or your agent, duly accredited to the satisfaction of the Company, at the
principal office of the Company in Akron, Ohio, or at such other place
acceptable to the Company as may be designated by you.

11. In the event you Retire or otherwise terminate your employment with the
Company or a subsidiary and within 18 months after such termination date you
accept employment with a competitor of, or otherwise engage in competition with,
the Company, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may require you to return,
or (if not received) to forfeit, to the Company the economic value of the
Options granted hereunder which you have realized or obtained by your exercise
at any time on or after the date which is six months prior to the date of your
termination of employment with the Company. Additionally, if you have retired
from the Company, all Options granted to you hereunder which you have not
exercised prior to your competitive engagement shall be automatically cancelled.

12. Each Option granted is not transferable by you otherwise than by will or the
laws of descent and distribution, and is exercisable during your lifetime only
by you.

13. All rights conferred upon you under the provision of this Grant Agreement
are personal and, except under the provisions of paragraph 12 of this Grant
Agreement, no assignee, transferee or other successor in interest shall acquire
any rights or interests whatsoever under this Grant Agreement, which is made
exclusively for the benefit of you and the Company.

14. Any notice to you under this Grant Agreement shall be sufficient if in
writing and if delivered to you or mailed to you at the address on record in the
Executive Compensation Department. Any notice to the Company under this
agreement shall be sufficient if in writing and if delivered to the Executive
Compensation Department of the Company in Akron, Ohio, or mailed by registered
mail directed to the Company for the attention of the Executive Compensation
Department at 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44316-0001. Either you or the
Company may, by written notice, change the address. This agreement shall be
construed and shall take effect in accordance with the laws of the State of
Ohio.

15. Each Option may be exercised only at the times and to the extent, and is
subject to all of the terms and conditions, set forth in this Grant Agreement,
and in the Plan, including any rule or regulation adopted by the Committee.

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                                                                         Part II

                       The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

                          Stock Option Grant Agreement

Name
Title

The Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the "Company") desire to
encourage and facilitate ownership of the Common Stock of the Company (the
"Common Stock") by key employees and to provide for additional compensation
based on appreciation of the Common Stock, thereby providing incentive to
promote continued growth and success of the Company's business. Accordingly, the
2002 Performance Plan of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (the "Plan") was
adopted effective April 15, 2002. A copy of the Plan is attached.

                     Granted to:
                            SSN:
                     Grant Date:
                Options Granted:
                    Option Type:         Non-Qualified/SAR
         Option Price per Share:         $
                Expiration Date:

               Vesting Schedule:         25% ________
                                         25% ________
                                         25% ________
                                         25% ________

                                         __________________________________
                                         The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge receipt of this Option granted on
the date shown above, which has been issued to me under the terms and conditions
of the Plan. I further acknowledge receipt of the copy of the Plan and agree to
conform to all of the terms and conditions of the Option and the Plan.

Signature:__________________________________         Date:______________________

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NQ/SAR Grant Agreement (Cont'd)

1. These Non-Qualified Stock Options for the number of shares of Common Stock
indicated on the preceding page (the "Options") and the Stock Appreciation
Rights granted in tandem with the Options (the "SARs") are granted to you under
and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Grant
Agreement. Your execution and return of the enclosed copy of page 1 of this
Grant Agreement acknowledging receipt of the Options and SARs granted herewith
constitutes your agreement to and acceptance of all terms and conditions of the
Plan and this Grant Agreement, including a recognition of the Company's right to
specify whether or not you may exercise either the Options or the SARs at the
time you notify the Company of your intent to exercise. You also agree that you
have read and understand this Grant Agreement.

2. If the Company approves the exercise of an Option, you may exercise the
Non-Qualified Stock Options granted pursuant to this Grant Agreement through (1)
a cash payment in the amount of the full option exercise price of the shares
being purchased (a "cash exercise"), (2) a payment in full shares of Common
Stock having a Fair Market Value (as defined in the Plan) on the date of
exercise equal to the full option exercise price of the shares being purchased
(a "share swap exercise"), or (3) a combination of the cash exercise and share
swap exercise methods. Any exercise of these Non-Qualified Stock Options shall
be by notice stating the number of shares of the Common Stock to be purchased
and the exercise method, accompanied with the payment, or proper proof of
ownership if the share swap exercise method is used. You shall be required to
meet the tax withholding obligations arising from any exercise of Non-Qualified
Stock Options.

3. If the Company approves the exercise of the SARs, written notice must be
given to the Company stating the number of shares in the Options in respect of
which the SARs are being exercised. In due course, you will receive payment in
cash in an amount equal to the difference between the Fair Market Value (as
defined in the Plan) of one share of the Common Stock on the date of exercise of
the SARs and the Option Exercise Price per Share specified in respect of the
Options times the number of shares in respect of which the SARs shall have been
exercised. Such payment shall be subject to reduction for withholding taxes.

4. As further consideration for the Non-Qualified Stock Options and SARs granted
to you hereunder, you must remain in the continuous employ of the Company or one
or more of its subsidiaries from the Date of Grant to the date or dates the
Non-Qualified Stock Options and SARs become exercisable as set forth on page one
of this Grant Agreement before you will be entitled to exercise the
Non-Qualified Stock Options and SARs granted. The Non-Qualified Stock Options
and SARs you have been granted shall not in any event be exercisable after your
termination of employment except for Retirement (defined as termination of
employment at any age after 30 or more years, or at age 55 or older with at
least 10 years of continuous service with the Company and its subsidiaries),
death, or Disability (defined as termination of employment while receiving
benefits under a long-term disability income plan provided by a government or
sponsored by the Company or one of its subsidiaries).

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NQ/SAR Grant Agreement (Cont'd)

5. The Options and SARs terminate automatically and shall not be exercisable by
you from and after the date on which you cease to be an employee of the Company
or one of its subsidiaries for any reason other than your death, Retirement or
Disability. In the event of your death, Retirement or Disability while an
employee of the Company or one of its subsidiaries (and having been an employee
continuously since the Date of Grant) during the exercise period on any date
which is more than six (6) months after the Date of Grant specified on the first
page of this Grant Agreement, the Options and SARs shall become immediately
exercisable and, except as provided below in the event of your death, shall be
exercisable by you for the remainder of the term of the Option/SAR grant. In the
event of your death, the Options and SARs may be exercised up to three years
after date of death by the person or persons to whom your rights in the options
passed by your will or according to the laws of descent and distribution.
Nothing contained herein shall restrict the right of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries to terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause.

6. The Options and SARs you have been granted shall not in any event be
exercisable after the expiration of ten years from the Date of Grant specified
on the first page of this Grant Agreement and, to the extent not exercised,
shall automatically terminate at the end of such ten-year period.

7. Certificates for shares of the Common Stock purchased will be deliverable to
you or your agent, duly accredited to the satisfaction of the Company, at the
principal office of the Company in Akron, Ohio, or at such other place
acceptable to the Company as may be designated by you.

8. In the event you Retire or otherwise terminate your employment with the
Company or a subsidiary and within 18 months after such termination date you
accept employment with a competitor of, or otherwise engage in competition with,
the Company, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may require you to return,
or (if not received) to forfeit, to the Company the economic value of the
Options or SARs which you have realized or obtained by your exercise of the
Options or SARs granted hereunder at any time on or after the date which is six
months prior to the date of your termination of employment with the Company.
Additionally, if you have retired from the Company, all Options or SARs which
are granted to you hereunder and which you have not exercised prior to your
competitive engagement shall be automatically cancelled.

9. Each Option and SAR are not transferable by you otherwise than by will or the
laws of descent and distribution, and are exercisable during your lifetime only
by you.

10. All rights conferred upon you under the provisions of this Grant Agreement
are personal and, except under the provisions of paragraph 9 of this Grant
Agreement, no assignee, transferee or other successor in interest shall acquire
any rights or interests whatsoever under this Grant Agreement, which is made
exclusively for the benefit of you and the Company.

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NQ/SAR Grant Agreement (Cont'd)

11. Any notice to you under this Grant Agreement shall be sufficient if in
writing and if delivered to you or mailed to you at the address on record in the
Executive Compensation Department. Any notice to the Company under this
agreement shall be sufficient if in writing and if delivered to the Executive
Compensation Department of the Company in Akron, Ohio, or mailed by registered
mail directed to the Company for the attention of the Executive Compensation
Department at 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44316-0001. Either you or the
Company may, by written notice, change the address. This Grant Agreement shall
be construed and shall take effect in accordance with the laws of the State of
Ohio.

12. Each Option and/or SAR may be exercised only at the times and to the extent,
and is subject to all of the terms and conditions, set forth in this Grant
Agreement, and in the Plan, including any rule or regulation adopted by the
Committee.

13. Your purchase of shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Options shall
automatically reduce by a like number the shares subject to the SARs and,
conversely, your exercise of any SARs shall automatically reduce by a like
number the shares of the Common Stock available for purchase by you under the
Options.

14. In agreeing to accept this grant, you clearly acknowledge that The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company assumes no responsibility for any regulatory or tax
consequences that arise from either the grant or exercise of the Options or the
SARs, whether under U.S. or foreign law, rules, regulations or treaties.

15. Prior to the exercise of an Option or SAR, written notice must be given to
the Company of your intent to exercise. The Company will then advise you whether
or not you may exercise a Stock Option or an SAR and upon receiving such advice
you may then exercise the Stock Option or the SAR.

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                                                                   Exhibit 4.2.6

      SIXTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, dated as of May 14, 2004 (the "Sixth
Supplemental Indenture") between Meritage Corporation, a corporation organized
under the laws of the State of Maryland (the "Issuer"), the Guarantors named
therein, Meritage Homes of Colorado, Inc., an Arizona corporation (the
"Additional Guarantor") and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee
(the "Trustee"), under the Indenture (as defined below). Capitalized terms used
and not defined herein shall have the same meanings given in the Indenture
unless otherwise indicated.

      WHEREAS, the Issuer, the Guarantors thereto and the Trustee are parties to
that certain Indenture dated as of May 30, 2001 (the "Indenture") pursuant to
which the Company issued its 9 -3/4% Senior Notes 2011 (the "Notes") and the
Guarantors guaranteed the obligations of the Issuer under the Indenture and the
Notes;

      WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.13 of the Indenture, if the Issuer acquires
or creates any additional subsidiary which is a Restricted Subsidiary, each such
subsidiary shall execute and deliver a supplemental indenture pursuant to which
such subsidiary shall unconditionally guaranty the Issuer's obligations under
the Notes;

      WHEREAS, the Issuer, the Guarantors thereto, Hulen Park Venture, LLC,
Meritage Holdings, L.L.C. and the Trustee are parties to that First Supplemental
Indenture, dated as of September 20, 2001 (the "First Supplemental Indenture")
pursuant to which Hulen Park Venture, LLC and Meritage Holdings, L.L.C. were
added as Guarantors;

      WHEREAS, the Issuer, the Guarantors thereto, MTH Homes-Texas, L.P.,
MTH-Texas GP II, Inc., MTH-Texas LP II, Inc. and the Trustee are parties to that
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 12, 2002 (the "Second
Supplemental Indenture") pursuant to which MTH Homes-Texas, L.P., MTH-Texas GP
II, Inc. and MTH-Texas LP II, Inc. were added as Guarantors;

      WHEREAS, the Issuer, the Guarantors thereto, MTH-Homes Nevada, Inc. and
the Trustee are parties to that Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of
October 21, 2002 (the "Third Supplemental Indenture") pursuant to which
MTH-Homes Nevada, Inc. was added as a Guarantor;

      WHEREAS, the Issuer, the Guarantors thereto, MTH Cavalier, LLC and the
Trustee are parties to that Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February
19, 2003 (the "Fourth Supplemental Indenture") pursuant to which MTH Cavalier,
LLC was added as a Guarantor;

      WHEREAS, the Issuer, the Guarantors thereto, Mission Royale Golf Course,
LLC and Legacy-Hammonds Materials, L.P. are parties to that Sixth Supplemental
Indenture, dated as of August 22, 2003 (the "Fifth Supplemental Indenture")
pursuant to which Mission Royale Golf Course, LLC and Legacy-Hammonds Materials,
L.P. were added as Guarantors;

      WHEREAS, the Additional Guarantor is a Restricted Subsidiary of the
Issuer;

      WHEREAS, the Issuer and the Trustee desire to have the Additional
Guarantor enter into this Sixth Supplemental Indenture and agree to guaranty the
obligations of the Issuer under the Indenture and the Notes and the Additional
Guarantor desires to enter into this Sixth Supplemental Indenture and to
guaranty the obligations of the Issuer under the Indenture and the Notes as of
such date;
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      WHEREAS, Section 8.01 of the Indenture provides that the Issuer, the
Guarantors and the Trustee may, without the written consent of the Holders of
the outstanding Notes, amend the Indenture as provided herein;

      WHEREAS, by entering into this Sixth Supplemental Indenture, the Issuer
and the Trustee have consented to amend the Indenture in accordance with the
terms and conditions herein;

      WHEREAS, each Guarantor hereby acknowledges and consents to amend the
Indenture in accordance with the terms and conditions herein; and

      WHEREAS, all acts and things prescribed by the Articles of Incorporation
and Bylaws (as now in effect) of the Additional Guarantor necessary to make this
Sixth Supplemental Indenture a valid instrument legally binding on the
Additional Guarantor for the purposes herein expressed, in accordance with its
terms, have been duly done and performed.

      NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the Issuer,
the Additional Guarantor and the Trustee hereby agree for the benefit of each
other and the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes as follows:

      1. Additional Guarantor as Guarantor. As of the date hereof and pursuant
to this Sixth Supplemental Indenture, the Additional Guarantor shall become a
Guarantor under the definition of Guarantor in the Indenture in accordance with
the terms and conditions of the Indenture and shall assume all rights and
obligations of a Guarantor thereunder.

      2. Compliance with and Fulfillment of Condition of Section 4.13. The
execution and delivery of this Sixth Supplemental Indenture by the Additional
Guarantor (along with such documentation relating thereto as the Trustee shall
require) fulfills the obligations of the Issuer under Section 4.13 of the
Indenture.

      3. Construction. For all purposes of this Sixth Supplemental Indenture,
except as otherwise herein expressly provided or unless the context otherwise
requires: (i) the defined terms and expressions used herein shall have the same
meanings as corresponding terms and expressions used in the Indenture; and (ii)
the words "herein," "hereof" and "hereby" and other words of similar import used
in this Sixth Supplemental Indenture refer to this Sixth Supplemental Indenture
as a whole and not to any particular Section hereof.

      4. Trustee Acceptance. The Trustee accepts the amendment of the Indenture
effected by this Sixth Supplemental Indenture, as hereby amended, but only upon
the terms and conditions set forth in the Indenture, as hereby amended,
including the terms and provisions defining and limiting the liabilities and
responsibilities of the Trustee in the performance of its duties and obligations
under the Indenture, as hereby amended. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the Trustee has no responsibility for the correctness of the recitals
of fact herein contained which shall be taken as the statements of each of the
Issuer and the Additional Guarantor, respectively, and makes no representations
as to the validity or enforceability against either the Issuer or the Additional
Guarantor.

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      5. Indenture Ratified. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Indenture
is in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms, conditions and
provisions thereof shall remain in full force and effect.

      6. Holders Bound. This Sixth Supplemental Indenture shall form a part of
the Indenture for all purposes, and every Holder of the Notes heretofore or
hereafter authenticated and delivered shall be bound hereby.

      7. Successors and Assigns. This Sixth Supplemental Indenture shall be
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
successors and assigns.

      8. Counterparts. This Sixth Supplemental Indenture may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an
original, and all of such counterparts shall together constitute one and the
same instrument.

      9. Governing Law. This Sixth Supplemental Indenture shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York
without giving effect to principles of conflicts of laws.

      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Issuer, the Additional Guarantor and the Trustee
have caused this Sixth Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date
first above written.

                                    ISSUER:

                                    MERITAGE CORPORATION

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Steven J. Hilton
                                    Its:  Co-Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief
                                          Executive Officer

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Larry W. Seay
                                    Its:  Chief Financial Officer, Vice
                                          President-Finance and Secretary

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                                    ADDITIONAL GUARANTOR:

                                    MERITAGE HOMES OF COLORADO, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-Chairman and CEO

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Larry W. Seay
                                    Its:  Vice President-Secretary

                                    TRUSTEE:

                                    WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
                                    as Trustee

                                    By:   /s/ Jeanie Mar

                                    Its:  Vice President

                                    GUARANTORS:

                                    MONTEREY HOMES ARIZONA, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-CEO, President and Chief
                                                 Executive Officer

                                    MERITAGE PASEO CROSSING, LLC

                                    By:   Meritage Homes of Arizona, Inc., its
                                          Sole Member

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-CEO and Chairman

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                                    MONTEREY HOMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-CEO, President and Chief
                                                 Executive Officer

                                    MERITAGE PASEO CONSTRUCTION, LLC

                                    By:   Meritage Homes Construction, Inc.,
                                          its Sole Member

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-CEO and Co-Chairman

                                    MERITAGE HOMES OF ARIZONA, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-CEO and Co-Chairman

                                    MERITAGE HOMES CONSTRUCTION, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-CEO and Co-Chairman

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                                    MTH-TEXAS GP, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-Chairman

                                    MTH-TEXAS LP, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-Chairman

                                    LEGACY/MONTEREY HOMES L.P.

                                    By:   MTH-Texas GP, Inc., its General
                                          Partner

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-Chairman

                                    MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-CEO, President and Chief
                                                 Executive Officer

                                      -6-
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                                    HANCOCK-MTH BUILDERS, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-Chairman and Co-CEO

                                    HANCOCK-MTH COMMUNITIES, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-Chairman and Co-CEO

                                    LEGACY OPERATING COMPANY, L.P.

                                    By:   Meritage Holdings, L.L.C., its General
                                          Partner

                                    By:   Legacy/Monterey Homes L.P., its Sole
                                          Member

                                    By:   MTH-Texas GP, Inc., its General
                                          Partner

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Steven J. Hilton
                                    Its:  Co-Chairman

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Larry W. Seay
                                    Its:  Vice President-Secretary

                                      -7-
<PAGE>
                                    HULEN PARK VENTURE, LLC

                                    By:   Legacy/Monterey Homes L.P., its Sole
                                          Member

                                    By:   MTH-Texas GP, Inc., its General
                                          Partner

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Steven J. Hilton
                                    Its:  Co-Chairman

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Larry W. Seay
                                    Its:  Vice President-Secretary

                                    MERITAGE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.

                                    By:   Legacy/Monterey Homes L.P., its Sole
                                          Member

                                    By:   MTH-Texas GP, Inc., its General
                                          Partner

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Steven J. Hilton
                                    Its:  Co-Chairman

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Larry W. Seay
                                    Its:  Vice President-Secretary

                                    MTH HOMES-TEXAS, L.P.

                                    By:   MTH-Texas GP II, Inc., its General
                                          Partner

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Steven J. Hilton
                                    Its:  Co-Chairman

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Larry W. Seay
                                    Its:  Vice President-Secretary

                                      -8-
<PAGE>
                                    MTH-TEXAS GP II, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Steven J. Hilton
                                    Its:  Co-Chairman

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Larry W. Seay
                                    Its:  Vice President-Secretary

                                    MTH-TEXAS LP II, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Steven J. Hilton
                                    Its:  Co-Chairman

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Larry W. Seay
                                    Its:  Vice President-Secretary

                                    MTH-HOMES NEVADA, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Steven J. Hilton
                                    Its:  Co-Chairman and Chief Executive
                                          Officer

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Larry W. Seay
                                    Its:  Vice President-Secretary

                                    MTH-CAVALIER, LLC

                                    By:   Monterey Homes Construction, Inc., its
                                          Sole Member

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-CEO, President and Chief
                                                 Executive Officer

                                      -9-
<PAGE>
                                    MTH GOLF, LLC

                                    By:   Hancock-MTH Builders, Inc., its Sole
                                          Member

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Name:  Larry W. Seay
                                          Title: Vice President-Secretary

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Name:  Steven J. Hilton
                                          Title: Co-Chairman and Co-CEO

                                    LEGACY-HAMMONDS MATERIALS, L.P.

                                    By:   Meritage Holdings, L.L.C., its General
                                          Partner

                                    By:   Legacy/Monterey Homes L.P., its Sole
                                          Member

                                    By:   MTH-Texas GP, Inc., its General
                                          Partner

                                    By:   /s/ Steven J. Hilton
                                          Steven J. Hilton
                                    Its:  Co-Chairman

                                    By:   /s/ Larry W. Seay
                                          Larry W. Seay
                                    Its:  Vice President-Secretary

                                      -10-

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