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Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of The Company's Interests In Land Option Agreements) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |
Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs | $ 57,075 | $ 95,063
Total Purchase Price | 796,915 | 709,468
Land, Not Owned, Under Option Agreements | 25,422 | 50,781
Other Land Option Agreements [Member] |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |
Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs | 22,952 | 42,970
Total Purchase Price | 466,201 | 455,481
Land, Not Owned, Under Option Agreements | 4,741 | 8,380
Consolidated VIEs [Member] |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |
Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs | 9,046 | 41,813
Total Purchase Price | 32,834 | 51,773
Land, Not Owned, Under Option Agreements | 20,681 | 42,401
Unconsolidated VIEs [Member] |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |
Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs | 25,077 | 10,280
Total Purchase Price | $ 297,880 | $ 202,214

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