Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Unaudited Quarterly Information [Abstract]
Charges included in homebuilding income before income taxes			$ 66,600,000
Valuation allowance adjustment	73,700,000	2,100,000,000
Deferred income taxes					(2,096,423,000)	0	0
Deferred tax assets, net	2,086,754,000			0	2,086,754,000	0
Loss on debt retirements				32,100,000	26,930,000	32,071,000	5,638,000
Mortgage repurchase provision				$ 49,000,000	$ 0	$ 49,025,000	$ 59,349,000