Noncontrolling Interest in UCP, Inc. (Details) Narrative (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Proceeds from IPO	$ 105.6
Increase in stockholders equity	$ 14.7
Percentage of cash savings realized from increase in tax basis	15.00%
UCP
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Subsidiary ownership interest held by related party	57.70%
Voting ownership percentage of noncontrolling interest	42.25%
Number of seats on the board of directors	2
Percentage ownership required to maintain right to elect two members to board of directors	25.00%
Percentage ownership required to maintain right to elect a members to board of directors	10.00%
Percentage of cash payment from subsidiary for increases in tax basis	85.00%
IPO \| Common Class A
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Shares issued during the period (in shares)	7,750,000
Share Price (in dollars per share)	$ 15.00

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