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Inventory - Inventory Fair Value Unobservable Inputs (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) home community
Minimum |
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] |
Average selling price ($000s) | $ 253
Sales pace per quarter (units) | community | 5
Discount rate | 18.00%
Maximum |
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items] |
Average selling price ($000s) | $ 461
Sales pace per quarter (units) | home | 9
Discount rate | 25.00%

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