Variable Interest Entities - Total Risk Related to Lot Options (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ||||||
Contract land deposits | $ 337,954 | $ 296,646 | ||||
Loss reserve on contract land deposits | (54,375) | (59,761) | ||||
Contract land deposits, net | 283,579 | 236,885 | ||||
Contingent obligations in the form of letters of credit | 5,719 | 2,459 | ||||
Contingent specific performance obligations | 1,505 | [1] | 1,707 | [1] | ||
Total risk of loss | $ 290,803 | $ 241,051 | ||||
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