Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Basis of Presentation
Homebuilding Expenses	$ 163,911	$ 121,089	$ 414,290	$ 228,911
Selling, general and administrative expenses	25,484	23,191	71,639	52,492
Prepaid expenses and other assets	13,033		13,033		$ 17,144
Senior notes, net	$ 290,258		$ 290,258		320,846
Restatement Adjustment
Basis of Presentation
Homebuilding Expenses		(19,400)		(40,700)
Selling, general and administrative expenses		$ 19,400		$ 40,700
Restatement Adjustment | 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)