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Inventory Inventory Parentheticals (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Parantheticals - Inventory [Abstract] |  |
Model Home Accumulated Depreciation | $ 5,341 | $ 4,883

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- Definition Accumulated depreciation related to our model homes in inventory. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- Details
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