Land and Other Inventories (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
Land and Other Inventories
Land held for future development	$ 22,429		$ 22,429		$ 21,403
Land developed and in process of development	353,008		353,008		348,648
Homes completed or under construction	255,472		255,472		212,480
Total Land and other inventories	630,909		630,909		$ 582,531
Interest Expense
Interest incurred	6,483	$ 7,501	19,873	$ 21,002
Interest capitalized	(5,782)	(5,661)	(17,020)	(13,499)
Interest expense	$ 701	$ 1,840	$ 2,853	$ 7,503