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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details 1)

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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sureties:    
Outstanding $ 117,994 $ 87,392
Estimated work remaining to complete 59,194 39,023
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 34,502 37,466
Sureties related to joint ventures [Member]
   
Sureties:    
Outstanding 87 87
Estimated work remaining to complete 87 87
Sureties related to owned projects and lots under contract [Member]
   
Sureties:    
Outstanding 117,907 87,305
Estimated work remaining to complete 59,107 38,936
LOCs for land development [Member]
   
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 28,026 32,475
LOCs for general corporate operations [Member]
   
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs $ 6,476 $ 4,991