Land and Other Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Land and Other Inventories
Land held for future development	$ 29,089	$ 21,403
Land developed and in process of development	349,891	348,648
Homes completed or under construction	205,428	212,480
Total Land and other inventories	584,408	582,531
Interest Expense
Interest incurred	26,145	28,207	$ 18,107
Interest capitalized	(22,478)	(19,168)	(12,302)
Interest expense	$ 3,667	$ 9,039	$ 5,805