Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents - discontinued operations	$ 56				$ 39				$ 56	$ 39	$ 39	$ 518
Total assets of discontinued operations	35,324				50,664				35,324	50,664
Liabilities
Total liabilities of discontinued operations	6,217				4,351				6,217	4,351
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(451)	(17,423)	(912)	(2,097)	(2,349)	(943)	(368)	(787)	(20,883)	(4,447)	(19,129)
Jacksonville and Dallas divisions
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents - discontinued operations	56				39				56	39
Housing Inventories	30,670				47,187				30,670	47,187
Other assets	4,598				3,438				4,598	3,438
Total assets of discontinued operations	35,324				50,664				35,324	50,664
Liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and secured notes payable	6,217				4,351				6,217	4,351
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes									$ (20,883)	$ (4,447)	$ (19,129)