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Membership Interests, Non-cash Distribution

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Number Of Finished Lots

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Number Of Partially Finished Lots

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- Definition

Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Carrying amount net of impairment reserves as of the balance sheet date primarily consisting of deposits for land purchases (including option payments), related acquisition costs, and land which is not expected to be developed in the next two years.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, net of valuation allowances and impairment losses, of costs of land expected to be developed in the near term plus capitalized costs of development, for purposes of selling completed units to home buyers or commercial or industrial entities..

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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future.

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- Definition

The carrying amount of the outstanding balance due under the mortgage loan.

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Amount of the contractual principal due at the origination of the mortgage loan (face amount).

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- Definition

The cash outflow from the acquisition of real estate intended to generate income for the owner; excludes land acquired for use by the owner.

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Amount of selling, general and administrative expenses resulting from transactions, excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements, with related party.

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Related-Party Transactions - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		96 Months Ended
Related-Party Transactions - Narrative (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013 property	Dec. 31, 2012 property	Dec. 31, 2012 property	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 29, 2012
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Number of partially finished lots	92ccs_NumberOfPartiallyFinishedLots	26ccs_NumberOfPartiallyFinishedLots	26ccs_NumberOfPartiallyFinishedLots
Land and land development	$ 92,050,000			$ 272,038,000
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Non-cash distribution to members	3,800,000
Gross margin benefit	4,300,000ccs_GrossProfitBenefit	3,300,000ccs_GrossProfitBenefit
Carrying basis of lots	2,100,000	4,400,000	4,400,000
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Liabilities	41,083,000us-gaap_Liabilities	66,112,000us-gaap_Liabilities	66,112,000us-gaap_Liabilities	270,824,000us-gaap_Liabilities
Management fees	200,000	600,000
Regency [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of finished lots		26	26
Land and land development		2,300,000	2,300,000
Non-cash distribution to members		1,700,000
Mortgage principal amount	22,200,000
Mortgage outstanding balance		11,400,000	11,400,000
Assets		21,600,000	21,600,000
Liabilities		11,400,000	11,400,000
Ownership percentage					22.00%
Related Party [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Land and land development	1,000,000
Waterside at Highland Park, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of partially finished lots		76	76
Non-cash distribution to members		3,700,000
Connection With Private Placement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of finished lots	335
Number of partially finished lots	699
Payment to acquire land	34,000,000
Member Contributed Land [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Land and land development		1,300,000	1,300,000
Land Previously Owned By Entities Under Common Control [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Land and land development		$ 2,700,000	$ 2,700,000