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Segment Information (Land-Related Charges By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | $ 11,467 | $ 11,168 | $ 9,672
Northeast [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 3,301 | 2,824 | 557
Southeast [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 3,022 | 1,826 | 998
Florida [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 4,555 | 487 | 1,076
Texas [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 295 | 321 | 191
Midwest [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 2,319 | 2,347 | 1,883
West [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | (2,615) | 1,696 | 2,023
Other Homebuilding [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | $ 590 | $ 1,667 | $ 2,944

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