LAND AND OTHER INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Land developed and in process of development	$ 86,931	$ 91,964
Land held for future development or sale	53,526	64,773
Homes completed or under construction	30,563	23,134
Other	24	196
Total land and other inventories	$ 171,044	$ 180,067