Segment Information (Land-Related Charges By Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting Information
Total land-related charges	$ 9,672	$ 17,195	$ 35,786
Northeast [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Total land-related charges	557	1,794	4,958
Southeast [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Total land-related charges	998	1,363	2,429
Florida [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Total land-related charges	1,076	214	3,999
Texas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Total land-related charges	191	556	828
North [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Total land-related charges	3,434	4,546	14,867
Southwest [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Total land-related charges	472	2,254	3,263
Other Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Total land-related charges	$ 2,944	$ 6,468	$ 5,442