Information On Business Segments (Depreciation And Amortization) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Depreciation and amortization	$ 4,338	$ 5,169	$ 8,067	$ 8,101
Homebuilding [Member]
Depreciation and amortization	2,960	4,178	5,327	6,188
West [Member]
Depreciation and amortization	1,241	2,211	2,121	3,285
Mountain [Member]
Depreciation and amortization	928	1,091	1,761	1,554
East [Member]
Depreciation and amortization	602	639	1,046	951
Other Homebuilding [Member]
Depreciation and amortization	189	237	399	398
Financial Services And Other [Member]
Depreciation and amortization	157	170	330	339
Corporate [Member]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 1,221	$ 821	$ 2,410	$ 1,574