Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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| Basis of Presentation | |||
| Homebuilding Expenses | $ 625,471 | $ 405,538 | $ 198,885 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 100,219 | 79,586 | 50,305 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 11,581 | 17,144 | |
| Senior debt, net | $ 275,660 | 320,846 | |
| Restatement Adjustment | |||
| Basis of Presentation | |||
| Homebuilding Expenses | (62,700) | (34,400) | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 62,700 | $ 34,400 | |
| Restatement Adjustment | Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest | |||
| Basis of Presentation | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 5,900 | ||
| Senior debt, net | $ (5,900) | ||