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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Sureties: | ||
| Outstanding | $ 135,842 | $ 87,392 |
| Estimated work remaining to complete | 62,203 | 39,023 |
| Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
| Total LOCs | 42,899 | 37,466 |
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Sureties related to joint ventures [Member]
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| Sureties: | ||
| Outstanding | 87 | 87 |
| Estimated work remaining to complete | 87 | 87 |
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Sureties related to owned projects and lots under contract [Member]
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| Sureties: | ||
| Outstanding | 135,755 | 87,305 |
| Estimated work remaining to complete | 62,116 | 38,936 |
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Letter of Credit in lieu of deposit for contracted lots [Member] [Domain]
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| Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
| Total LOCs | 1,485 | 0 |
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LOCs for land development [Member]
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| Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
| Total LOCs | 36,323 | 32,475 |
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LOCs for general corporate operations [Member]
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| Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
| Total LOCs | $ 5,091 | $ 4,991 |