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Inventory Inventory (Summary of Land-related Charges) (Details) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Land impairments | $ 0 | $ 5,386
Net realizable value adjustments (NRV) - land held for sale | 0 | 11
Write-offs of deposits and pre-acquisition costs | 1,368 | 4,332
Total land-related charges | $ 1,368 | $ 9,729

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