Investments In Unconsolidated Entities (Summary Schedule Of Joint Ventures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investments in joint ventures with debt non-recourse to PulteGroup	$ 24,412	$ 26,488
Investments in other active joint ventures	17,097	13,880
Total investments in unconsolidated entities	41,509	40,368
Total joint venture debt	16,387	25,849
PulteGroup proportionate share of joint venture debt:
Joint venture debt with limited recourse guaranties	215	283
Joint venture debt non-recourse to PulteGroup	6,769	11,341
PulteGroup's total proportionate share of joint venture debt	$ 6,984	$ 11,624