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Investments In Unconsolidated Entities (Summary Schedule Of Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Investments In Unconsolidated Entities [Abstract] |  |
Investments in joint ventures with limited recourse guaranties | $ 2 | $ 122
Investments in joint ventures with debt non-recourse to PulteGroup | 11,519 | 11,486
Investments in other joint ventures | 25,663 | 34,705
Total investments in unconsolidated entities | 37,184 | 46,313
Total joint venture debt | 11,671 | 15,467
Joint venture debt with limited recourse guaranties | 1,257 | 1,444
Joint venture debt non-recourse to PulteGroup | 2,178 | 3,696
PulteGroup's total proportionate share of joint venture debt | $ 3,435 | $ 5,140

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