Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Basis of Presentation
Homebuilding Expenses	$ 98,997	$ 44,589
Selling, general and administrative expenses	20,384	13,380
Prepaid expenses and other assets	11,241		$ 17,144
Senior notes, net	$ 309,454		320,846
Reclassifications
Basis of Presentation
Homebuilding Expenses		(9,700)
Selling, general and administrative expenses		$ 9,700
Reclassifications | Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest
Basis of Presentation
Prepaid expenses and other assets			(5,900)
Senior notes, net			$ (5,900)