Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2)

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Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sureties:    
Outstanding $ 191,829 $ 87,392
Estimated work remaining to complete 86,202 39,023
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 42,068 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 191,742 87,305
Estimated work remaining to complete 86,115 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 35,883 32,475
LOCs for general corporate operations [Member]
    
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs $ 4,500 $ 4,991