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Inventory Other Inventory Items - Homes under construction not subject to a sale contract (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Other Inventory, Gross [Abstract]    
Number of Speculative Homes 979mho_NumberOfSpeculativeHomes 798mho_NumberOfSpeculativeHomes
Speculative Homes Carrying Value $ 186.7mho_SpeculativeHomesCarryingValue $ 123.3mho_SpeculativeHomesCarryingValue