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Segment Information (Land-Related Charges By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | $ 19,336 | $ 11,467 | $ 11,168
Northeast [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 2,079 | 3,301 | 2,824
Southeast [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 3,089 | 3,022 | 1,826
Florida [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 715 | 4,555 | 487
Texas [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 515 | 295 | 321
Midwest [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 3,383 | 2,319 | 2,347
West [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 8,960 | (2,615) | 1,696
Other Homebuilding [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | $ 595 | $ 590 | $ 1,667

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