ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Schedule of Surety Bond and Letter of Credit Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Mar. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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Sureties related to owned projects and lots under contract [Member] | ||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Outstanding | $ 316,905 | $ 296,387 |
Estimated work remaining to complete | 139,025 | 120,320 |
Sureties [Member] | ||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Outstanding | 316,905 | 296,387 |
Estimated work remaining to complete | 139,025 | 120,320 |
LOCs for land development [Member] | ||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Letters of credit outstanding | 91,607 | 70,922 |
LOCs for general corporate operations [Member] | ||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Letters of credit outstanding | 3,750 | 3,750 |
Revolving credit facility [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | ||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Letters of credit outstanding | $ 95,357 | $ 74,672 |