Other Assets and Accrued and Other Liabilities (Other Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets and Accrued and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Self-insurance liabilities	$ 831,058	$ 924,563	$ 995,692
Loan origination liabilities	35,114	46,381	58,222	$ 124,956
Compensation-related	123,730	124,798
Warranty	66,134	61,179	$ 65,389	$ 63,992
Community development district obligations	8,875	11,964
Accrued interest	50,793	20,541
Notes Payable	19,282	35,336
Dividends Payable	29,102	31,568
Other	284,906	260,453
Accrued and other liabilities	$ 1,448,994	$ 1,516,783