Segment Information (Consists Of Write-Off Of Land Option Deposits And Pre-Acquisition Costs) (Details) (Successor [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Homebuilding assets:    
Homebuilding assets $ 1,010,411 $ 581,147
Southern California [Member]
   
Homebuilding assets:    
Homebuilding assets 275,975 195,688
Northern California [Member]
   
Homebuilding assets:    
Homebuilding assets 143,693 31,293
Arizona [Member]
   
Homebuilding assets:    
Homebuilding assets 157,892 173,847
Nevada [Member]
   
Homebuilding assets:    
Homebuilding assets 85,695 51,141
Colorado [Member]
   
Homebuilding assets:    
Homebuilding assets 60,233 37,668
Corporate [Member]
   
Homebuilding assets:    
Homebuilding assets $ 286,923 [1] $ 91,510 [1]
[1] Comprised primarily of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, deferred loan costs, deferred income taxes, and other assets.