Inventory And Land Held for Sale (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Capitalized interest related to inventory impairments expensed to cost of revenues	$ 1.3	$ 2.9	$ 6.5

Capitalized Interest Related To Land And Community Valuation Adjustments Expensed

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