Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details Textual)

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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details Textual) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Maximum pro rata exposure under the guarantee $ 13,243,000   $ 13,243,000 $ 13,462,000
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]        
Amortization of Equity Method Investment Assets 21,227 0 27,999  
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures 10,662,000   10,662,000 12,085,000
Equity method investment difference between carrying amount and underlying equity 600,000   600,000 800,000
Equity Method Land Ventures [Member]
       
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Number of joint ventures 2   2  
Mortgage And Title Business Joint Ventures [Member]
       
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Investments in mortgage and title joint ventures 1,800,000   1,800,000 2,000,000
Mortgage Joint Ventures [Member]
       
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Number of joint ventures 2   2  
Title Business Joint Ventures [Member]
       
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Number of joint ventures 1   1  
Repayment guarantees [Member]
       
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Maximum pro rata exposure under the guarantee 0   0 219,000
Completion Guarantees [Member]
       
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Maximum pro rata exposure under the guarantee 0 [1]   0 [1] 0 [1]
South Edge Guarantee [Member]
       
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Maximum pro rata exposure under the guarantee $ 13,243,000 [2]   $ 13,243,000 [2] $ 13,243,000 [2]
[1] (1)As our completion guarantees are typically backed by funding from a third party, we do not believe these guarantees represent a potential cash obligation for us, as they require only non-financial performance.
[2] (2)See Note 13 regarding outstanding litigation related to a joint venture project known as “South Edge” or "Inspirada" and the corresponding reserves and charges we have recorded relating thereto.