Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities - Changes in Warranty Accrual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning warranty liability		$ 1,216	$ 1,578
Ending warranty liability	$ 2,762		2,762
Homebuilding Segment [Member]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning warranty liability	1,902	916	1,277	$ 810
Warranty provision	579	82	1,333	229
Warranty payments	(59)	(31)	(188)	(72)
Ending warranty liability	2,422	967	2,422	967
Fee Building Segment [Member]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning warranty liability	297	257	301	264
Warranty provision	57	0	57	0
Warranty payments	(14)	(8)	(18)	(15)
Ending warranty liability	$ 340	$ 249	$ 340	$ 249