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Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill impairment |  |  |  | $ 20,200 |  |  |  | $ 20,190 | $ 0 | $ 0
Adjustment to self insurance reserves | $ (34,100) |  | $ (60,700) |  |  |  |  | 93,431 | 49,437 | $ 35,873
Write-off of insurance receivables |  |  |  |  | $ (12,600) |  | $ (11,600) |  | (22,600) |
Reserve Reversal | 22,000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Federal Energy Efficient Home Credit | $ 24,000 | $ 53,200 |  |  |  |  |  | 82,000 |  |
Product Warranty Expense |  |  |  |  |  | $ 9,000 |  |  | $ 14,800 |
Other Homebuilding [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Write-off of insurance receivables |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | $ (17,800) |  |

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