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Commitments and Contingencies Legal (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 36 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2017
Legal Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |
Charges related to stucco-related claims | $ 1,000 | $ 8,500 | $ 0 | $ 8,500 | $ 19,409 | $ 28,400
Insurance Recoveries |  |  | 1,000 |  |  |
Estimated Repair Costs for Affected Homes | 6,300 |  | 6,300 |  |  |
Amount Reserved for Legal Expenses | $ 351 |  | $ 351 | $ 405 |  | $ 405

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- Definition The amount recovered from insurance. These recoveries reduce costs and losses that are reported as a separate line item under operating expenses. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 220 -SubTopic 10 -Section S99 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.3) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=115205541&loc=SL114868664-224227 + Details
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in the standard and extended product warranty liability. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 460 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 8 -Subparagraph (c) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=68068213&loc=d3e12565-110249 + Details
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