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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
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sureties:    
Outstanding $ 74,959 $ 67,515
Estimated work remaining to complete 42,147 37,284
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 17,960 11,411
Sureties related to joint ventures [Member]
    
Sureties:    
Outstanding 1,950 1,594
Estimated work remaining to complete 1,950 32
Sureties related to owned projects and lots under contract [Member]
    
Sureties:    
Outstanding 73,009 65,921
Estimated work remaining to complete 40,197 37,252
LOCs for land development [Member]
    
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 12,969 6,451
LOCs for general corporate operations [Member]
    
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs $ 4,991 $ 4,960