Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 4.50% Notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 4.50% Notes [Member]	Apr. 07, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member]	Apr. 07, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member] Senior Credit Facility [Member]	Apr. 02, 2014 Subsequent Event [Member] 4.50% Notes [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (percent)			4.50%	4.50%
Outstanding debt							$ 5,402
Maximum borrowing capacity						65,000
Conditional maximum borrowing capacity						175,000
Swing line maximum borrowing capacity						30,000
Maximum borrowing capacity limitation (percent)						100.00%
Percentage of appraised value restriction					85.00%
Equity loss (income) from unconsolidated entities	$ 1	$ (63)
Percentage of appraised value restriction of lots under development					65.00%
Percentage of appraised value restriction land					50.00%