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Segment Information (Land-Related Charges by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Land-related charges | $ 9,729 | $ 2,979
Northeast |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Land-related charges | 4,753 | 324
Southeast |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Land-related charges | 748 | 572
Florida |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Land-related charges | 522 | 481
Midwest |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Land-related charges | 777 | 1,103
Texas |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Land-related charges | 656 | 68
West |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Land-related charges | 1,529 | 431
Other homebuilding |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |
Land-related charges | $ 744 | $ 0

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