Segment Information Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) segment	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	$ 16,061,578	$ 16,002,979	$ 13,736,995
Number of reportable segments | segment	6
Home sale revenues | Homebuilding
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	$ 15,598,707	15,548,119	13,186,925
Detached single-family homes | Homebuilding
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	13,100,000	13,200,000	11,100,000
Attached homes | Homebuilding
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	2,500,000	2,300,000	2,100,000
Land sale and other revenues | Homebuilding
Segment Reporting Information
Revenues	$ 142,116	$ 143,144	$ 160,538