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Commitments And Contingencies (Insurance-Related Expenses) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | $ 790,597 | $ 577,691 | $ 813,841 | $ 566,693
Reserves provided | 15,551 | 282,536 | 47,558 | 318,167
Liabilities assumed with Centex merger |  | 2,514 |  | 2,514
Payments | (12,510) | (11,663) | (67,761) | (38,810)
Balance, end of period | $ 793,638 | $ 848,564 | $ 793,638 | $ 848,564

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