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ACQUISITIONS AND GOODWILL - Summary of Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 32,962 | $ 32,962
Additions | 0 | 0
Ending balance | 32,962 | 32,962
Operating Segments [Member] | Financial Services [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 0 | 0
Additions | 0 | 0
Ending balance | 0 | 0
Operating Segments [Member] | Reportable Subsegments [Member] | Homebuilding | West [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 0 | 0
Additions | 0 | 0
Ending balance | 0 | 0
Operating Segments [Member] | Reportable Subsegments [Member] | Homebuilding | Central [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 0 | 0
Additions | 0 | 0
Ending balance | 0 | 0
Operating Segments [Member] | Reportable Subsegments [Member] | Homebuilding | East [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 32,962 | 32,962
Additions | 0 | 0
Ending balance | 32,962 | 32,962
Corporate [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 0 | 0
Additions | 0 | 0
Ending balance | $ 0 | $ 0

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