Land and Other Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Land and Other Inventories [Abstract]
Discount rate used in the determination of fair value minimum (in hundredths)	15.00%
Discount rate used in the determination of fair value maximum (in hundredths)	28.00%
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 0	$ 152
Build-out of our active adult and primary residential communities backlog minimum	5 years
Land developed and in process of development	93,642		86,931
Land held for future development or sale	53,857		53,526
Homes completed or under construction	33,303		30,563
Other	24		24
Total Land and other inventories	$ 180,826		$ 171,044