Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid insurance	$ 5,886	$ 8,481
Lot option and escrow deposits	6,318	4,716
Performance deposits	3,526	5,365
Deferred financing costs, net	8,112	6,378
Restricted cash	809	518
Secured note receivable	2,971
Assets held for sale	5,769
Other	3,243	3,338
Total prepaid expenses and other assets	$ 36,634	$ 28,796