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Land Under Development (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2011 Land Lot | Dec. 31, 2010 Land
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Land Under Development (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Number of raw parcels of land acquired | 3 | 4
Purchase price of raw parcels of land | $ 78,045 |
Cost basis of related party parcels in land, including development costs |  | $ 78,000
Number of finished lots for use in homebuilding operations | 800 | 890

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