X0304 4 2011-11-01 0000085974 RYLAND GROUP INC RYL 0001199569 MELLOR ROBERT E 3011 TOWNSGATE ROAD SUITE 200 WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91361 1 Common Stock 2011-11-01 4 A 0 868 12.96 A 49745 D Common Stock 2000 I By Wife Acquisition relates to a distribution pursuant to The Ryland Group, Inc. Non-Employee Director's Stock Unit Plan as part of a director's annual compensation. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. /s/ Sheri L. Markham, Attorney-In-Fact for Robert E. Mellor 2011-11-03