Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents - discontinued operations	$ 27				$ 56				$ 27	$ 56	$ 39	$ 39
Total assets of discontinued operations	2,480				35,324				2,480	35,324
Liabilities
Total liabilities of discontinued operations	1,536				6,217				1,536	6,217
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(374)	238	223	(2,087)	(451)	(17,423)	(912)	(2,097)	(2,000)	(20,883)	(4,447)
Jacksonville and Dallas divisions
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents - discontinued operations	27				56				27	56
Housing Inventories	2,239				30,670				2,239	30,670
Other assets	214				4,598				214	4,598
Total assets of discontinued operations	2,480				35,324				2,480	35,324
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,536				6,217				1,536	6,217
Total liabilities of discontinued operations	1,536				6,217				1,536	6,217
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes									$ (2,000)	$ (20,900)	$ (4,400)