Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Borrowings on lines of credit, net
Line of Credit, Current
Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
Document Type
Document Type
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Other income (loss), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Schedule of Warranty Activity
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
EJB River Holdings, LLC
EJB River Holdings, LLC [Member]
EJB River Holdings, LLC
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Opening and Closing Contract Balances Included in Customer and Builder Deposits on Balance Sheet and Deposits Recognized as Revenue
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Transferred over Time [Member]
Transferred over Time [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating Lease, Payments
Accounts Payable, Current
Accounts Payable, Current
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Compensation cost not yet recognized
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Inventory, Real Estate, Land and Land Development Costs
Inventory, Real Estate, Land and Land Development Costs
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value: 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Homebuyers [Member]
Homebuyers [Member]
Homebuyers [Member]
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Deferred income tax assets, net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Inventory, Net
Inventory, Net
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Forecast [Member]
Forecast [Member]
Results of Operations, Income before Income Taxes
Results of Operations, Income before Income Taxes
Office Space Lease Agreements
Lease Agreements [Member]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
GBTM Sendera, LLC
GBTM Sendera, LLC [Member]
GBTM Sendera, LLC
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Debt Disclosure
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Interest incurred
Real Estate Inventory, Capitalized Interest Costs Incurred
Long-term Line of Credit
Borrowings on lines of credit
Long-term Line of Credit
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]
Total inventory
Inventory
Inventory, Real Estate
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block]
Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
GBTM Sendera
GBTM Sendera [Member]
GBTM Sendera
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Schedule of Lines of Credit Outstanding
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Total assets
Assets
Assets
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Inventory, Land Held-for-sale
Inventory, Land Held-for-sale
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Land Subdividers and Developers
Land Subdividers and Developers [Member]
Land Subdividers and Developers
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Operating Activities
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Operating Activities
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Operating Activities
Temporary Equity, Accretion to Redemption Value
Temporary Equity, Accretion to Redemption Value
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Liabilities
Transferred at a point in time
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Period for recognition
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Interest charged to cost of revenues
Real Estate Inventory, Capitalized Interest Costs, Cost of Sales
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Notes Payable
Other Notes Payable
Operating Lease, Expense
Operating Lease, Expense
Increase in inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Financing Receivable, Held-for-Sale
Financing Receivable, Held-for-Sale
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Capitalized interest as a percentage of inventory
Capitalized interest as a percentage of inventory
Capitalized interest as a percentage of inventory
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Other assets
Other Assets
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Increase in accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Investments in unconsolidated entities
Equity Method Investments
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Finished Homes and Homes under Construction
Finished Homes and Homes under Construction
Finished Homes and Homes under Construction
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Warranty accrual, beginning of period
Warranty accrual, end of period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Increase in earnest money deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Earnest Money Deposits Outstanding
Schedule of Real Estate Inventory
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Warranties issued
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Increase in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Trade
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Revenue, Practical Expedient, Remaining Performance Obligation, Description
Revenue, Practical Expedient, Remaining Performance Obligation, Description
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Purchase of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
City Area Code
City Area Code
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Inventory
Inventory, Operative Builders
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Company’s share in net earnings of unconsolidated entities
Equity in income of unconsolidated entity
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Net income
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Real Estate Inventory, Capitalized Interest Costs [Roll Forward]
Real Estate Inventory, Capitalized Interest Costs [Roll Forward]
Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current
Accounts and Other Receivables, Net, Current
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
9803000
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Unsecured Debt
Unsecured Debt
Cover page.
Cover [Abstract]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Distributions of income from unconsolidated entities
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling after Year Five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling after Year Five
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Table]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Table]
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Reclassifications
Reclassifications [Text Block]
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Costs and Expenses
Costs and Expenses
Schedule of Share-Based Awards Activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Activity [Table Text Block]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Repayments of Notes Payable
Repayments of Notes Payable
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Challenger
Challenger [Member]
Challenger [Member]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount
Debt Instrument, Fee Amount
Debt issuance costs, net of amortization
Costs associated with amendment
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Accrued Expenses
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Ownership percentage by parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Total future lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Income before income taxes:
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Cash
Cash
Goodwill
Goodwill
BHome Mortgage
BHome Mortgage [Member]
BHome Mortgage
Southeast [Domain]
Southeast [Domain]
Southeast [Domain]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Other Assets, Current
Other Assets, Current
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Central America
Central America [Member]
Proceeds from Unsecured Notes Payable
Proceeds from Unsecured Notes Payable
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding —diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic (in dollars per share)
Basic net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc. per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Transfers, Net
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Transfers, Net
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Remaining performance obligations
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Weighted average common shares used in the calculation of net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc. per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Common stock, $0.01 par value: 100,000,000 shares authorized; 51,124,215 and 51,053,858 issued and 50,732,276 and 50,661,919 outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
BHome Mortgage, LLC
BHome Mortgage, LLC [Member]
BHome Mortgage, LLC
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain]
Inventory
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of awards vested and forfeitable at time of grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Operating Lease, Liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Increase in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total Green Brick Partners, Inc. stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Income Tax Disclosure
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Common, Carrying Amount
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Common, Carrying Amount
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Short-term Lease, Cost
Short-term Lease, Cost
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis]
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Share-based Payment Arrangement
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc.
Net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Remainder of 2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets [Abstract]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Inventory
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Ownership Interests Name [Axis]
Other Ownership Interests Name [Axis]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Central
Central [Domain]
Central [Domain]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Green Brick Partners, Inc. stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
GB Challenger, LLC
GB Challenger, LLC [Member]
GB Challenger, LLC
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees [Member]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Gross profit:
Gross Profit [Abstract]
Homebuilders [Member]
Homebuilders [Member]
Homebuilders [Member]
Amounts due to affiliates
Due to Related Parties
Earnest Money Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs Written-Off
Earnest Money Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs Written-Off
Deposits and pre-acquisition costs written off related to option contracts we abandoned.
Land and Lots [Member]
Land and Lots [Member]
Land and Lots [Member]
Contributions of LLC Members
Contributions of LLC Members
Contributions of LLC Members
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Earnest money deposits
Earnest Money Deposits
Product Warranty Liability [Table]
Product Warranty Liability [Table]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Revenue recognized from performance obligations satisfied in prior periods
Contract with Customer, Performance Obligation Satisfied in Previous Period
Home Building Member
HomeBuildingMember [Member]
HomeBuildingMember
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Business Combination
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Basic (in shares)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding —basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Providence Group Title, LLC
Providence Group Title, LLC [Member]
Providence Group Title, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Annual Minimum Operating Lease Payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Other Ownership Interests, Name [Domain]
Other Ownership Interests, Name [Domain]
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Green Brick Mortgage, LLC
Green Brick Mortgage, LLC [Member]
Green Brick Mortgage, LLC
Additional Paid in Capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Total revenues
Revenues
Centre Living
Centre Living [Member]
Centre Living
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Real Estate, Other [Member]
Real Estate, Other [Member]
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value
Noncontrolling Interest, Change in Redemption Value
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Diluted net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc. per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Entity Address, Address Line Two
Contract with Customer, Liability
Contract with Customer, Liability
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Increase in other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Restricted cash
Restricted cash, beginning of period
Restricted cash, end of period
Restricted Cash
GHO Homes [Member]
GHO Homes [Member]
GHO Homes [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Interest capitalized at beginning of period
Interest capitalized at end of period
Real Estate Inventory, Capitalized Interest Costs
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Notes Payable, Current
Notes Payable, Current
Settlements
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury Stock, Value
Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table Text Block]
Net Income Attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc. Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in equity of consolidated subsidiary
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Borrowings from lines of credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc. per common share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Summary of Real Estate Inventory Capitalized Interest Costs
Summary of Real Estate Inventory Capitalized Interest Costs [Table Text Block]
Summary of Real Estate Inventory Capitalized Interest Costs [Table Text Block]