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Inventory Other Inventory Items - Homes under construction not subject to a sale contract (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Inventory, Gross [Abstract]
Number of Speculative Homes	782	798
Speculative Homes Carrying Value	$ 119.0	$ 123.3

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The number of speculative units (homes not subject to a sales contract) included in homes under construction.

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The carrying value of the speculative homes included in homes under construction.

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