Commitments and Contingencies (Loan Contracts with Off-Balance Sheet Commitments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 30, 2019
Loss Contingencies
IRLC Loan Commitment Range Maximum	180 days
Loan Contracts with Off-Balance Sheet Commitments
Construction loan contract amount	$ 31,297		$ 28,230
Remaining construction contingent commitment	17,217		15,347
CountryPlace Commitment
Loss Contingencies
Recognized gain (loss) on the forward sales and whole loan commitments	35	$ (175)
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax	(1)	$ 20
Construction advances
Loan Contracts with Off-Balance Sheet Commitments
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss	$ (14,080)		$ (12,883)

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