Commitments and Contingent Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 Lot	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013 Contract Lot	Dec. 31, 2012 Lot	Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Rent expense under operating leases			$ 39,608	$ 33,399	$ 33,607
Maximum range of deposits required under the purchase agreements	10.00%		10.00%
Term of business plan			5 years
Contingent forfeitable deposits with land developers	73,292		73,292
Finished lots committed to purchase under specific performance obligations	13		13	71
Purchase price of finished lots committed to purchase under specific performance obligations	1,710		1,710
Number of specific performance contracts			2
Contingent obligations under bonds or letters of credit arrangements	54,500		54,500
Contingent obligations under letters of credit arrangements	8,354		8,354
Warranty reserve provision including accrual charges			31,600
Warranty accrual related to a single completed community		15,600
Warranty accrual for a non-recurring service issue	$ 16,000