Information On Business Segments (Total Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Total Assets	$ 2,420,304	$ 2,547,769
Intercompany adjustments	(3,756)	(2,657)
Homebuilding [Member]
Total Assets	921,136	841,732
West [Member]
Total Assets	360,939	300,652
Mountain [Member]
Total Assets	308,805	311,833
East [Member]
Total Assets	214,246	188,693
Other Homebuilding [Member]
Total Assets	37,146	40,554
Financial Services And Other [Member]
Total Assets	112,113	135,286
Corporate [Member]
Total Assets	$ 1,390,811	$ 1,573,408