Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities - Changes in Warranty Accrual (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning warranty liability			$ 4,181
Ending warranty liability	$ 5,205	$ 2,200	5,205	$ 2,200
Homebuilding Segment [Member]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning warranty liability	4,057	1,779	3,846	1,277
Warranty provision	493	192	805	754
Warranty provision assumed from joint venture at consolidation	469	0	469	0
Warranty payments	(145)	(69)	(246)	(129)
Ending warranty liability	4,874	1,902	4,874	1,902
Fee Building Segment [Member]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Beginning warranty liability	332	300	335	301
Warranty provision	0	0	0	0
Warranty payments	(1)	(2)	(4)	(3)
Ending warranty liability	$ 331	$ 298	$ 331	$ 298