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