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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Sureties: | ||
| Outstanding | $ 83,356 | $ 67,515 |
| Estimated work remaining to complete | 51,196 | 37,284 |
| Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
| Total LOCs | 14,740 | 11,411 |
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Sureties related to joint ventures [Member]
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| Sureties: | ||
| Outstanding | 1,950 | 1,594 |
| Estimated work remaining to complete | 1,950 | 32 |
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Sureties related to owned projects and lots under contract [Member]
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| Sureties: | ||
| Outstanding | 81,406 | 65,921 |
| Estimated work remaining to complete | 49,246 | 37,252 |
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LOCs for land development [Member]
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| Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
| Total LOCs | 9,749 | 6,451 |
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LOCs for general corporate operations [Member]
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| Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
| Total LOCs | $ 4,991 | $ 4,960 |
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- Definition
The outstanding amount of off-balance sheet obligations related to surety bonds issued related to certain development agreements. No definition available.
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- Definition
The estimated dollar amount remaining to complete the project for which the Company maintains a surety bond obligation. No definition available.
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- Definition
The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date. No definition available.
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