Land and Other Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total Land and other inventories	$ 334,843		$ 240,078
Interest Expense
Interest incurred	2,331	2,324
Interest capitalized	(2,217)	(551)
Interest expense	114	1,773
Active adult [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land developed and in process of development	61,100		57,138
Land held for future development or sale	60,503		58,423
Homes completed or under construction	39,537		25,478
Total Land and other inventories	161,140		141,039
Primary residential [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land developed and in process of development	103,628		77,983
Homes completed or under construction	60,301		11,013
Total Land and other inventories	163,929		88,996
Other Operations [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land developed and in process of development	$ 9,774		$ 10,043