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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
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
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]
   
Sureties:    
Outstanding 87 87
Estimated work remaining to complete 87 87
Sureties related to owned projects and lots under contract [Member]
   
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]
   
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 1,685 0
LOCs for land development [Member]
   
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 34,289 32,475
LOCs for general corporate operations [Member]
   
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs $ 4,500 $ 4,991