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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) singleFamilyProperty | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) singleFamilyProperty | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
Number of real estate properties held-for-sale in escrow | singleFamilyProperty | 111 | 97 |
Expected proceeds from sale of property held-for-sale | $ 39.2 | $ 24.0 |
Company contributions | 2.5 | 2.0 | $ 1.6
Surety Bond |  |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
Current carrying value | 112.4 | 36.7 |
Single Family |  |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
Third party development agreements and land | 160.4 | 81.7 |
Land |  |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
Third party development agreements and land | $ 409.0 | $ 72.3 |
Commitment to acquire properties |  |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
Number of properties | singleFamilyProperty | 482 | 323 |
Minimum |  |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
Operating leases have remaining lease terms | 1 year |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
Operating leases have remaining lease terms | 10 years |  |

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