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Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| 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 |
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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 | 249,510 | 191,742 |
| Estimated work remaining to complete | 95,778 | 86,115 |
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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 | 1,200 | 1,685 |
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LOCs for land development [Member]
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| Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
| Total LOCs | 18,586 | 35,883 |
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LOCs for general corporate operations [Member]
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| Letters of Credit ("LOCs"): | ||
| Total LOCs | $ 4,500 | $ 4,500 |