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ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Schedule of Surety Bond and Letter of Credit Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Sureties related to owned projects and lots under contract [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Outstanding | $ 949,137 | $ 926,928
Estimated work remaining to complete | 646,649 | 616,028
Sureties [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Outstanding | 949,137 | 926,928
Estimated work remaining to complete | 646,649 | 616,028
LOCs for land development [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Letters of credit outstanding | 44,486 | 49,442
LOCs for general corporate operations [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Letters of credit outstanding | 5,000 | 5,000
Revolving credit facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Letters of credit outstanding | $ 49,486 | $ 54,442

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