Segment Information - Schedule of Segment Homebuilding Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Homebuilding assets:
Total homebuilding assets		$ 1,979,035	$ 1,923,450
Corporate
Homebuilding assets:
Total homebuilding assets	[1]	189,495	225,432
California | Reportable Operating Segments
Homebuilding assets:
Total homebuilding assets		705,240	721,066
Arizona | Reportable Operating Segments
Homebuilding assets:
Total homebuilding assets		203,202	197,828
Nevada | Reportable Operating Segments
Homebuilding assets:
Total homebuilding assets		206,081	183,019
Colorado | Reportable Operating Segments
Homebuilding assets:
Total homebuilding assets		118,789	118,307
Washington | Reportable Operating Segments
Homebuilding assets:
Total homebuilding assets		324,574	249,615
Oregon | Reportable Operating Segments
Homebuilding assets:
Total homebuilding assets		$ 231,654	$ 228,183

[1] Comprised primarily of cash and cash equivalents, deferred income taxes, receivables, and other assets.