Variable Interest Entities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Jun. 30, 2013
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Jun. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |||||
Maximum range of deposits required under the purchase agreements | 10.00% | 10.00% | |||
Power of developer's equity holders to direct operating activities of the development entity | 100.00% | 100.00% | |||
Lots controlled by NVR | 55,500 | 55,500 | 53,200 | ||
Cash deposited related to lots | $ 268,900 | $ 268,900 | $ 256,600 | ||
Letters of credit related to lots | 750 | 750 | 3,300 | ||
Contract land deposit asset impairment valuation allowance | 61,200 | 61,200 | 65,000 | ||
Pre-tax recovery related to impairment of contract land deposits | $ 3,000 | $ 100 | $ 4,000 | $ 1,200 |