Land and Other Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Land and Other Inventories
Land held for future development	$ 21,422		$ 21,422		$ 21,403
Land developed and in process of development	367,109		367,109		348,648
Homes completed or under construction	247,753		247,753		212,480
Total Land and other inventories	636,284		636,284		$ 582,531
Interest Expense
Interest incurred	6,537	$ 6,788	13,390	$ 13,501
Interest capitalized	(5,657)	(4,382)	(11,238)	(7,838)
Interest expense	$ 880	$ 2,406	$ 2,152	$ 5,663