Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Sureties: | ||
Outstanding | $ 165,939 | $ 87,392 |
Estimated work remaining to complete | 85,915 | 39,023 |
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
Total LOCs | 40,474 | 37,466 |
Sureties related to joint ventures [Member]
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Sureties: | ||
Outstanding | 87 | 87 |
Estimated work remaining to complete | 87 | 87 |
Sureties related to owned projects and lots under contract [Member]
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Sureties: | ||
Outstanding | 165,852 | 87,305 |
Estimated work remaining to complete | 85,828 | 38,936 |
Letter of Credit in lieu of deposit for contracted lots [Member] [Domain]
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Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
Total LOCs | 1,685 | 0 |
LOCs for land development [Member]
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Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
Total LOCs | 34,289 | 32,475 |
LOCs for general corporate operations [Member]
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Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
Total LOCs | $ 4,500 | $ 4,991 |