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Investment in Unconsolidated LLCs
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Investment in Unconsolidated LLCs [Abstract]  
Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block]
Investment in Unconsolidated Limited Liability Companies


At June 30, 2011, the Company had interests ranging from 33% to 50% in Unconsolidated LLCs that do not meet the criteria of variable interest entities because each of the entities had sufficient equity at risk to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated support from the equity investors, and one of these Unconsolidated LLCs has outside financing that is not guaranteed by the Company. These Unconsolidated LLCs engage in land acquisition and development activities for the purpose of selling or distributing (in the form of a capital distribution) developed lots to the Company and its partners in the entity. The Company's maximum exposure related to its investment in these entities as of June 30, 2011 was the amount invested of $10.0 million. Included in the Company's investment in Unconsolidated LLCs at both June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were $0.8 million of capitalized interest and other costs. The Company does not have a controlling interest in these Unconsolidated LLCs; therefore, they are recorded using the equity method of accounting.


The Company evaluates its investment in Unconsolidated LLCs for potential impairment on a quarterly basis. If the fair value of the investment (see Note 3) is less than the investment's carrying value, and the Company determines the decline in value was other than temporary, the Company would write down the investment to fair value.