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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Inventories and Property (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017
Land and Other Inventories |  |  |  |  |
Land and other inventories, impairment assessment | $ 600 | $ 100 | $ 1,222 | $ 219 |
Investment in nonconsolidated entities |  |  |  |  |
Investment in nonconsolidated entities | $ 200 |  | $ 200 |  | $ 300
Land Improvements | Minimum |  |  |  |  |
Property and Equipment, net |  |  |  |  |
Estimated useful lives |  |  | 5 years |  |
Land Improvements | Maximum |  |  |  |  |
Property and Equipment, net |  |  |  |  |
Estimated useful lives |  |  | 15 years |  |
Building and Improvements | Minimum |  |  |  |  |
Property and Equipment, net |  |  |  |  |
Estimated useful lives |  |  | 3 years |  |
Building and Improvements | Maximum |  |  |  |  |
Property and Equipment, net |  |  |  |  |
Estimated useful lives |  |  | 40 years |  |
Machinery, Equipment and Fixtures | Minimum |  |  |  |  |
Property and Equipment, net |  |  |  |  |
Estimated useful lives |  |  | 3 years |  |
Machinery, Equipment and Fixtures | Maximum |  |  |  |  |
Property and Equipment, net |  |  |  |  |
Estimated useful lives |  |  | 10 years |  |
Encore |  |  |  |  |
Investment in nonconsolidated entities |  |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage (percent) | 58.00% |  | 58.00% |  |
Preferred Lender |  |  |  |  |
Investment in nonconsolidated entities |  |  |  |  |
Ownership percentage (percent) | 50.00% |  | 50.00% |  |

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