Land and Other Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total Land and other inventories	$ 240,078	$ 171,044
Active adult [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land developed and in process of development	57,138	51,341
Land held for future development or sale	58,423	53,526
Homes completed or under construction	25,478	21,974
Total Land and other inventories	141,039	126,841
Primary residential [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land developed and in process of development	77,983	22,088
Homes completed or under construction	11,013	8,589
Total Land and other inventories	88,996	30,677
Other Operations [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land developed and in process of development	$ 10,043	$ 13,526