Royal Oaks Homes Acquisition - Pro Forma Operating Results (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 57,191	$ 34,224
Net income (loss)	$ (706)	$ (4,127)
Loss per common share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.03)	$ (0.33)

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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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