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Inventory Other Inventory Items - Homes under construction not subject to a sale contract (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Other Inventory, Gross [Abstract] |  |
Number of Speculative Homes | 616 | 649
Speculative Homes Carrying Value | $ 76,084 | $ 89,782

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