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Segment Information (Land-Related Charges By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | $ 27,101 | $ 99,446 | $ 191,913
Northeast [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 1,122 | 74,488 | 51,362
Southeast [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 15,697 | 8,140 | 55,689
Florida [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 2,811 | 1,166 | 9,702
Texas [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 1,151 | 1,204 | 2,521
Midwest [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 2,581 | 7,361 | 8,917
West [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | 2,568 | 5,159 | 56,996
Other Homebuilding [Member] |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |
Total land-related charges | $ 1,171 | $ 1,928 | $ 6,726

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