Noncontrolling Interest in UCP, Inc (Details) Narrative (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Proceeds from IPO	$ 105,500,000
Subsidiary ownership interest held by related party	57.70%
Increase in additional paid In capital, from subsidiary IPO	14,700,000
Percentage of cash savings realized from increase in tax basis	85.00%
UCP
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Subsidiary ownership interest held by related party	57.70%
Voting ownership percentage of noncontrolling interest	42.25%
Initial carrying value of noncontrolling interest	$ 90,749,000
Percentage of cash payment from subsidiary for increases in tax basis	15.00%
Number of seats on the board of directors	2
Percentage ownership required to maintain right to elect two members to board of directors	25.00%
Percentage ownership required to maintain right to elect a members to board of directors	10.00%
IPO | Common Class A
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Shares issued during the period (in shares)	7,750,000
Share Price (in dollars per share)	$ 15