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Inventory And Land Held For Sale (Land Held For Sale) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Land held for sale, gross | $ 86,913 | $ 108,725
Net realizable value reserves | (5,421) | (7,535)
Land held for sale, net | $ 81,492 | $ 101,190

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- Definition Represents properties which were acquired directly or through foreclosure for which a committed plan to sell exists and an active program to market such properties has been initiated. + References No definition available. + Details
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