Land and Other Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total Land and other inventories	$ 338,014		$ 338,014		$ 240,078
Interest Expense
Interest incurred	2,356	2,326	4,687	4,650
Interest capitalized	(2,356)	(563)	(4,576)	(1,114)
Interest expense	0	1,763	111	3,536
Active adult [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land developed and in process of development	65,372		65,372		57,138
Land held for future development or sale	33,120		33,120		58,423
Homes completed or under construction	47,953		47,953		25,478
Total Land and other inventories	146,445		146,445		141,039
Primary residential [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land developed and in process of development	135,668		135,668		77,983
Homes completed or under construction	46,676		46,676		11,013
Total Land and other inventories	182,344		182,344		88,996
Other Operations [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land developed and in process of development	$ 9,225		$ 9,225		$ 10,043