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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, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Land under option agreement [Line Items] |  |
Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs | $ 478,755 | $ 404,922
Remaining Purchase Price | 5,400,241 | 5,457,878
Land options with VIEs |  |
Land under option agreement [Line Items] |  |
Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs | 213,895 | 179,604
Remaining Purchase Price | 2,130,398 | 2,329,187
Other land options |  |
Land under option agreement [Line Items] |  |
Deposits and Pre-acquisition Costs | 264,860 | 225,318
Remaining Purchase Price | $ 3,269,843 | $ 3,128,691

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