Land and Other Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Land and Other Inventories
Land held for future development	$ 21,417		$ 21,403
Land developed and in process of development	374,677		348,648
Homes completed or under construction	233,686		212,480
Total Land and other inventories	629,780		$ 582,531
Interest Expense
Interest incurred	6,853	$ 6,713
Interest capitalized	(5,581)	(3,456)
Interest expense	$ 1,272	$ 3,257