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Senior Notes And Secured Indebtedness (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
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Sep. 03, 2009
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May 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Feb. 24, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2012
William Lyon Homes [Member]
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Oct. 24, 2013
8.5% Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
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Nov. 08, 2012
8.5% Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
8.5% Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
8.5% Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
California Lyon [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
8.5% Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Minimum [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
8.5% Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Maximum [Member]
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Nov. 08, 2012
Senior Secured Term Loan [Member]
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Nov. 08, 2012
Senior Subordinated Secured Notes [Member]
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Nov. 08, 2012
Project Debt [Member]
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Oct. 31, 2011
Land Acquisition Note Payable [Member]
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Feb. 24, 2012
Land Acquisition Note Payable [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2012
Additional Construction Notes One [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Additional Construction Notes One [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2012
Notes Payable One [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Notes Payable One [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2012
Additional Construction Notes Two [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Additional Construction Notes Two [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Additional Construction Notes Two [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Additional Construction Notes Four [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2013
Additional Construction Notes Three [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Additional Construction Notes Three [Member]
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Feb. 24, 2012
Predecessor [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Predecessor [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Predecessor [Member]
8 1/2% Senior Notes Due November 15, 2020 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Successor [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Successor [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Successor [Member]
California Lyon [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Successor [Member]
California Lyon [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Successor [Member]
8 1/2% Senior Notes Due November 15, 2020 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Successor [Member]
8 1/2% Senior Notes Due November 15, 2020 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Successor [Member]
8 1/2% Senior Notes Due November 15, 2020 [Member]
California Lyon [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Successor [Member]
8 1/2% Senior Notes Due November 15, 2020 [Member]
California Lyon [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Successor [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Successor [Member]
Senior Secured Term Loan [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Successor [Member]
7 5/8% Senior Notes Due December 15, 2012 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Successor [Member]
7 5/8% Senior Notes Due December 15, 2012 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Successor [Member]
10 3/4% Senior Notes Due April 1, 2013 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Successor [Member]
10 3/4% Senior Notes Due April 1, 2013 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Successor [Member]
7 1/2% Senior Notes Due February 15, 2014 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Successor [Member]
7 1/2% Senior Notes Due February 15, 2014 [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Fixed Interest Rate [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Agreement [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Agreement [Member]
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Aug. 07, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Agreement [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line Of Credit Loan Agreement [Member]
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Mar. 05, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line Of Credit Loan Agreement [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line Of Credit Loan Agreement [Member]
Minimum [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line Of Credit Loan Agreement [Member]
Maximum [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument Variable Rate Prime Rate [Member]
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Aug. 07, 2013
Line of Credit [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Agreement [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Prime Rate [Member]
Additional Construction Notes Four [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Prime Rate [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line Of Credit Loan Agreement [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Additional Construction Notes Four [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line Of Credit Loan Agreement [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Seller Financing [Member]
Successor [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2012
Seller Financing [Member]
Successor [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Notes Payable One [Member]
Seller Financing [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Notes Payable One [Member]
Seller Financing [Member]
Successor [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Notes Payable Two [Member]
Seller Financing [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Notes Payable Two [Member]
Seller Financing [Member]
Successor [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Construction Notes Payable Agreement [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Additional Construction Notes Four [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2013
Promissory Note [Member]
Additional Construction Notes Four [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument Interest Rate Description | Prime rate +1.0%, with a rate floor of 5.0% | Prime rate +1%, with a rate floor of 5.0% | LIBOR + 3.0% or the Prime rate +1.0% | Prime rate +0.5%, with a rate floor of 4.0% | A fixed rate at LIBOR plus 3.00% per annum | A variable rate at the Prime Rate, as adjusted by CB&T in accordance with the CB&T Loan Agreement, plus 1.00% per annum | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt instrument interest rate (as a percent) | 10.00% | 8.50% | 10.25% | 12.00% | 1.50% | 8.50% | 8.50% | 7.625% | 7.625% | 10.75% | 10.75% | 7.50% | 7.50% | 3.00% | 7.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aggregate principal amount | $ 100,000,000 | $ 325,000,000 | $ 235,000,000 | $ 76,000,000 | $ 11,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of issuance price on face value | 106.50% | 100.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt | 104,700,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 1/2% Senior notes due November 15, 2020 | 283,500,000 | 425,000,000 | 431,295,000 | 325,000,000 | 431,295,000 | 325,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest at an annual rate (as a percent) | 8.50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First requisite repayment date | May 15, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt instrument, maturity date | Sep. 30, 2016 | Nov. 15, 2020 | Oct. 01, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Nov. 15, 2020 | Nov. 15, 2020 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Jan. 31, 2015 | Dec. 15, 2012 | Dec. 15, 2012 | Apr. 01, 2013 | Apr. 01, 2013 | Feb. 15, 2014 | Feb. 15, 2014 | Mar. 05, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2014 | May 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt instrument redemption date | November 15, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notice period for redemption of notes (in days) | 30 days | 60 days | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of redemption price of principal amount (as a percent) | 100.00% | 108.50% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Principal amount of notes redeemed (as a percent) | 35.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maximum borrowing capacity | 100,000,000 | 30,000,000 | 50,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional capacity under accordion feature | 125,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commitment fee (as a percent) | 0.50% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Letters of credit outstanding, amount | 4,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End | 4.25% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage bearing variable interest (as a percent) | 4.25% | 5.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current borrowing capacity | 7,500,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maturity date, description | every 90 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Rate Range, Minimum | 5.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total notes payable | 19,000,000 | 17,000,000 | 18,600,000 | 28,000,000 | 13,248,000 | 38,060,000 | 7,809,000 | 12,281,000 | 13,862,000 | 0 | 1,800,000 | 12,100,000 | 11,500,000 | 7,100,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding | 7,800,000 | 5,400,000 | 900,000 | 21,200,000 | 2,100,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition price of land | 56,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans value | 55,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loans value, noncurrent | 56,300,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt | 1,000,000 | 203,000,000 | (1,392,000) | 0 | (1,392,000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization expense, net | $ 300,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ownership rate | 100.00% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||