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Shareholders' Equity (Reconciliation of Changes in Shareholders Equity) (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Beginning Balance, Forestar Group Inc.     $ 509,526  
Net income, Forestar Group Inc. (703) 36,428 2,910 30,034
Shareholders equity other related to parent     6,540  
Ending Balance, Forestar Group Inc. 518,976   518,976  
Beginning Balance, Noncontrolling Interests     1,686  
Net income, Noncontrolling Interests 323 537 1,678 901
Distributions to noncontrolling interests     (1,504)  
Contributions from noncontrolling interests     779  
Shareholders equity other related to noncontrolling interests     (354)  
Ending Balance, Noncontrolling Interests 2,285   2,285  
Beginning balance     511,212  
Consolidated net income (loss) (380) 36,965 4,588 30,935
Distributions to noncontrolling interests     (1,504)  
Contributions from noncontrolling interests     779  
Other (primarily share-based compensation)     6,186  
Ending balance $ 521,261   $ 521,261