It is one of the most geographically diverse home builders
in the country.

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"Homex understands the importance of employee well-being , given they are
the cornerstone of our Company and its growth.mx

Carlos J.

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Following three years of pilot testing, the Model for Gender Equity being
promoted by the National Women's Institute will become public policy in 2006
for all public and private companies in Mexico.

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As part of an ongoing effort to highlight the value of stroke risk
assessment and prevention, diaDexus will be offering free stroke risk
screening with the PLAC test during the ASA meeting, booth # 113.com. More information about the company may be found at
http://www.A.

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For more information about the PLAC(R) test visit
http://www.homex.mx

Investor Contacts
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"These data provide us with important observations linking higher than
normal levels of the enzyme Lp-PLA2 with the risk of recurrent stroke in a
multi-ethnic population. "Previous studies
have demonstrated that this biomarker can help determine risk for a first
stroke, but this study shows that it may also predict a second stroke .
The study followed 467 patients who had experienced an initial stroke; 55%
were women, 53% Hispanic , 27% African American and 18% Caucasian. The study was conducted at the Neurological
Institute, Division of Stroke and Critical Care, Columbia University.com.

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All members
of the medical profession and registered media are welcome to participate in
the free screening. The
Company received certification for its practices following implementation of
the Gender Equity Model (MEG -2003).

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, diaDexus, Inc. Data
showed there was an increased risk of recurrent ischemic stroke in patients
with high levels of the enzyme Lp-PLA2. Using a Cox proportional hazards
model, the study demonstrated that increased levels of Lp-PLA2 were associated
with risk for recurrent stroke after adjusting for demographics, hypertension,
diabetes, hyperlipidemia, smoking, atrial fibrillation , and coronary disease.S. The Company's commitment to equality and fairness is
demonstrated at all levels of the organization, including the Board of
Directors, making it unique among companies in Latin America. is a leading, vertically-integrated
home development company focused on affordable entry-level and middle-income
housing in Mexico.

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KISSIMMEE, Fla.
Full Results from the study, entitled "Lp-PLA2 and CRP as Predictors of
Stroke Recurrence and Death: The Northern Manhattan Study," are being
presented on February 16, 2006, at 4:00pm as part of the International Stroke
Conference in Kissimmee, Fla. She added, "Receiving a certification of this type represents not
only an important step forward for Homex, but also for Mexico.

For additional corporate information, please visit the Company's web site
at: http://www.relations@homex.

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announced
today that data presented as part of the annual American Stroke Association's
International Stroke Conference show that a novel biomarker is predictive for
recurrent stroke in a multiethnic population that included both men and women. The Certification was given on behalf of
the Federal Government by the National Women's Institute of Mexico.

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Mitchell Elkind and colleagues at Columbia
University followed a cohort of patients from the Northern Manhattan Study
(NOMAS) for an average of four years to identify the utility of novel , but
easy to apply, biomarkers for patients who have already experienced an
ischemic stroke. Because
women and minorities are at higher risk for stroke and yet are relatively
medically underserved , these findings may have special importance. de C.com.

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Homex Receives Certificacion de Equidad de Genero from National Women's Institute and Government of Mexico

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V. Patients
were more than 40 years old. Homex is the fastest growing of the publicly listed home
builders in Mexico, based on the increase in number of homes sold, revenues
and net income.

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V. Actions being supported
within Homex include: improvements to the work environment to ensure equal job
opportunities for men and women, creation of a balance between work and
family, job promotion without gender distinction, prevention of sexual
harassment, and encouragement of employees to develop their professional
career at Homex.

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Researchers also found that high levels of hs-CRP, a marker of general
inflammation, did not predict stroke recurrence but was associated with stroke
severity and predicted death.
The program implemented at Homex is based on the Model for Gender Equity
and has as its principal objective the creation of a workplace with
opportunities that are available to everyone equally.

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Women, Hispanics and African-Americans , groups that
are frequently overlooked in major studies, were also well-represented in our
study ," said Mitchell S.

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, Assistant Professor of Neurology,
Division of Stroke and Critical Care, Columbia University. (Homex or the Company) (NYSE: HXM) (BMV: HOMEX) announced that it
has been recognized for its commitment to women and workplace equality.com.

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In the study presented today, Dr."
The researchers assessed Lp-PLA2 levels using the diaDexus PLAC(R) test,
the first blood test approved by the FDA to aid in predicting ischemic stroke.

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Simple Blood Test Shown to Help Predict Risk of Recurrent Stroke in African Americans Hispanics and Women

The PLAC(R) test, developed by diaDexus, Inc., is a blood test
cleared by the U.plactest."

About Homex
Desarrolladora Homex, S.

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, a privately held biotechnology company based in South San
Francisco, California, is focused on the discovery, development and
commercialization of novel, patent-protected diagnostic products with high
clinical value. Food and Drug Administration to aid in the prediction of
an individual's risk for coronary heart disease or ischemic stroke associated
with atherosclerosis, in conjunction with clinical evaluation and patient risk
assessment.A. Moctezuma
Head of Investor Relations
+5266-7758-5838
cmoctezuma@homex.

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In that period, 80 recurrent strokes were recorded. de C. We care deeply about creating a
favorable work environment , which is secure, free of discrimination, and
participatory where everyone interacts with fairness , integrity and respect.
We support the personal and professional development of our people and their
achievement of a higher quality of life," commented Monica Lafaire, Vice
President of Regional Offices at Homex and responsible for implementation of
the program.