Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details Textual)

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Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details Textual) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Repayment guarantees [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Repayment guarantees [Member]
Dec. 31, 2012
Equity method land ventures [Member]
JointVenture
Dec. 31, 2012
Mortgage joint ventures
JointVenture
Dec. 31, 2012
Title business joint ventures [Member]
JointVenture
Dec. 31, 2012
Mortgage and title business joint ventures [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Mortgage and title business joint ventures [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                  
Number of joint ventures         2 3 1    
Investments in mortgage and title joint ventures               $ 2,000,000 $ 1,200,000
Equity method investment difference between carrying amount and underlying equity 800,000 1,000,000              
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures 12,085,000 11,088,000              
Maximum pro rata exposure under the guarantee $ 13,462,000 $ 13,589,000 $ 219,000 $ 346,000