Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Balance Sheet (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 53,936	$ 45,037
Restricted cash	12,279	14,981
Real estate inventories	415,730	459,770
Other assets	3,972	1,822
Total assets	485,917	521,610
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	57,813	52,601
Notes Payable	94,890	87,994
Liabilities	152,703	140,595
The Company's equity	60,572	60,564
Other partners' equity	272,642	320,451
Total equity	333,214	381,015
Total liabilities and equity	$ 485,917	$ 521,610
Ratio of indebtedness to capital	0.222	0.188