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ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Schedule of Surety Bond and Letter of Credit Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Sureties related to owned projects and lots under contract [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Outstanding | $ 353,125 | $ 296,387
Estimated work remaining to complete | 169,702 | 120,320
Sureties [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Outstanding | 353,125 | 296,387
Estimated work remaining to complete | 169,702 | 120,320
LOCs for land development [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Letters of credit outstanding | 72,419 | 70,922
LOCs for general corporate operations [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Letters of credit outstanding | 3,750 | 3,750
Revolving credit facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Letters of credit outstanding | $ 76,169 | $ 74,672

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