Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2)

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sureties:    
Outstanding $ 87,392 $ 67,515
Estimated work remaining to complete 39,023 37,284
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 37,466 11,411
Sureties related to joint ventures [Member]
    
Sureties:    
Outstanding 87 1,594
Estimated work remaining to complete 87 32
Sureties related to owned projects and lots under contract [Member]
    
Sureties:    
Outstanding 87,305 65,921
Estimated work remaining to complete 38,936 37,252
LOCs for land development [Member]
    
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 32,475 6,451
LOCs for general corporate operations [Member]
    
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs $ 4,991 $ 4,960