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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, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sureties:    
Outstanding $ 249,597 $ 191,829
Estimated work remaining to complete 95,865 86,202
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 24,286 42,068
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 249,510 191,742
Estimated work remaining to complete 95,778 86,115
Letter of Credit in lieu of deposit for contracted lots [Member] [Domain]
   
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 1,200 1,685
LOCs for land development [Member]
   
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs 18,586 35,883
LOCs for general corporate operations [Member]
   
Letters of Credit ("LOCs"):    
Total LOCs $ 4,500 $ 4,500