Segment Information Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) segment	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information
Total revenues	$ 11,036,082	$ 10,212,957	$ 10,188,331
Number of reportable segments | segment	6
Detached single-family homes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Total revenues	$ 8,900,000	8,300,000	8,200,000
Attached homes [Member]
Segment Reporting Information
Total revenues	$ 1,600,000	$ 1,600,000	$ 1,600,000