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Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Product Warranty Liability [Line Items]  
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
A summary of warranty activity for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
 
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)
2016
 
2015
 
2014
Warranty reserves, beginning of period
$
14,282

 
$
12,671

 
$
12,291

Warranty expense on homes delivered during the period
10,452

 
8,812

 
7,311

Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties
3,304

 
5,160

 
5,223

Charges related to stucco-related claims (a)
19,409

 
—

 
—

Settlements made during the period
(19,715
)
 
(12,361
)
 
(12,154
)
Warranty reserves, end of period
$
27,732

 
$
14,282

 
$
12,671

(a)
Estimated stucco-related claim costs, as described below, have been included in warranty accruals.