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Inventory and Land Held for Sale (Schedule of Impaired Communities and Related Charges) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011 | Mar. 31, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010 | Mar. 31, 2010 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2010
Inventory and Land Held for Sale |  |  |  |  |  |
Number of Communities Impaired | 6 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 16
Fair Value of Communities Impaired, Net of Impairment Charges | $ 6.7 | $ 0.5 | $ 35.1 | $ 7.2 | $ 6.7 | $ 35.1
Impairment Charges | 3.3 | 0.1 | 25.6 | 4.5 |  |
Impairment charges, total |  |  |  |  | $ 3.4 | $ 30.1

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