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           Operating and Reporting Segments (Details 1) (USD $) 
        In Thousands, unless otherwise specified  | 
        3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
           Sep. 30, 2014 
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           Sep. 30, 2013 
         | 
        
           Sep. 30, 2014 
         | 
        
           Sep. 30, 2013 
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Land Sales | $ 11,252 | $ 8,933 | $ 16,622 | $ 28,568 | 
| 
           West [Member] 
         | 
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Land Sales | 10,105 | 5,875 | 11,155 | 11,616 | 
| 
           Central [Member] 
         | 
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Land Sales | 1,147 | 3,058 | 3,244 | 13,482 | 
| 
           East [Member] 
         | 
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
| Land Sales | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 2,223 | $ 3,470 |