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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of The Company's Interests In Land Option Agreements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Land under option agreement [Line Items] |  |
Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs | $ 291,864 | $ 299,437
Remaining Purchase Price | 3,773,568 | 3,221,962
Land options with VIEs |  |
Land under option agreement [Line Items] |  |
Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs | 126,900 | 123,775
Remaining Purchase Price | 1,586,551 | 1,466,585
Other land options |  |
Land under option agreement [Line Items] |  |
Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs | 164,964 | 175,662
Remaining Purchase Price | $ 2,187,017 | $ 1,755,377

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