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Inventory and Capitalized Interest Other Inventory Items - Homes under construction not subject to a sale contract (Details) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) homes | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Other Inventory, Gross [Abstract] |  |
Number of Speculative Homes | 869 | 1,131
Speculative Homes Carrying Value | $ 115,400 | $ 186,900
Community Development District | $ 16,807 | $ 8,196

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- Definition A CDD is a unit of local government created to allow for the construction and maintenance of long-term infrastructure through alternative financing sources. CDDs may utilize bond financing to fund construction or acquisition of certain on-site and off-site infrastructure improvements near or within a community. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The number of speculative units (homes not subject to a sales contract) included in homes under construction. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The carrying value of the speculative homes included in homes under construction. + References No definition available. + Details
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