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Equity - Reconciliation of Changes in Equity (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Beginning balance $ 715,397  
Consolidated net income 9,007 5,042
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (498)  
Dissolution of noncontrolling interests 1,342  
Purchase of noncontrolling interests, net of deferred taxes of $1,730,000 (6,241)  
Other (primarily share-based compensation) 3,124  
Ending balance 722,131  
Forestar Group Inc. [Member]
   
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Beginning balance 709,845  
Consolidated net income 8,334  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests 0  
Dissolution of noncontrolling interests 0  
Purchase of noncontrolling interests, net of deferred taxes of $1,730,000 (2,968)  
Other (primarily share-based compensation) 3,124  
Ending balance 718,335  
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
   
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]    
Beginning balance 5,552  
Consolidated net income 673  
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (498)  
Dissolution of noncontrolling interests 1,342  
Purchase of noncontrolling interests, net of deferred taxes of $1,730,000 (3,273)  
Other (primarily share-based compensation) 0  
Ending balance $ 3,796