Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Range
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Range
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Award Date
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date
Award Date [Domain]
2016 Grant
Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
2017 Grant
Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
Two Thousand Seventeen [Member]
2018 Grant
Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
2019 Grant
Two Thousand Nineteen [Member] [Domain]
Two Thousand Nineteen [Member] [Domain]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award
Award Type [Domain]
Performance Based Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding
Performance vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Percentage of total units vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Balance at Beginning of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Balance at End of Period
Weighted average grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Share-based compensation not yet recognized
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Share-based compensation not yet recognized, period for recognition
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes, Gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Stated interest rate on senior note
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Senior Notes maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Initial debt discount
Initial Debt Discount
Amount, before accumulated amortization, of debt discount
Debt offering commissions and offering costs
Debt offering commissions and offering costs
Total of commissions paid and offering costs expensed for debt offering.
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Real Estate Inventory
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Minimum service period for employees to be covered under profit sharing plan
Minimum Service Period For Employees To Be Covered Under Profit Sharing Plan
Minimum Service Period For Employees To Be Covered Under Profit Sharing Plan
Employees eligibility age for participating in profit sharing plan
Employees Eligibility Age For Participating In Profit Sharing Plan
Employees Eligibility Age For Participating In Profit Sharing Plan
Maximum percentage of employees' gross pay eligible
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Maximum employer annual contribution percentage per employee
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent
Maximum employer matching contribution percentage of eligible employee contribution
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Employer contribution amount
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Changes in Companies' Warranty Accrual
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business Combination, Number of Homes under Construction
Business Combination, Number of Homes under Construction
Number of homes under construction purchased as part of a business combination.
Number of owned and controlled lots in a business combination
Business Combination, Owned and Controlled Lots
Number of owned and controlled lots purchased as part of a business combination.
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Notes Payable
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization and Business
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Equity Components
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt conversion, original debt amount
Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Amount
Stated interest rate on convertible note
Line of credit facility, expiration date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Repayments of Convertible Debt
Repayments of Convertible Debt
Debt conversion, converted instrument, shares issued
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued
reductionofdebtdiscountandapic
reductionofdebtdiscountandapic
Reduction of debt discount and additional paid in capital associated with convertible notes.
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost
Issuance of shares in settlement of Convertible Note (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measures
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits Disclosure
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net income
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Convertible Notes - treasury stock method
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Stock-based compensation units
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Contingently Issuable Shares
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Antidilutive non-vested restricted stock units excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Convertible notes, conversion price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Cover page.
Document Type
Document Type
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus (Q1,Q2,Q3,FY)
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Land deposits and option payments
Land under Purchase Options, Recorded
Commitments under the land purchase contracts if the purchases are consummated
Commitment Under Land Purchase Option And Deposit Agreement
Commitment Under Land Purchase Option And Deposit Agreement
Lots under land purchase contracts
Lots Under Purchase Options Recorded
The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of lots not owned but under a contract in which the entity has the option to purchase the lots.
Refundable land deposits of purchase contracts of finished lots
Refundable Land Deposits Of Purchase Contracts of Finished Lots
The amount of land deposits that are related to purchase contracts to deliver finished lots that are refundable under certain circumstances.
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Notes payable, carrying value
Notes Payable
Convertible notes, fair value
Convertible Debt, Fair Value Disclosures
Senior notes, fair value
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Summary of Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Summary of Accounting Policies [Table]
Right of use asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Real estate inventory:
Inventory, Real Estate [Abstract]
Impairment of real estate inventory
Impairment of Real Estate
Other Assets:
Other Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid insurance and prepaid expense
Prepaid Expense
Property and equipment:
Estimated useful life of asset
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Impairments of property, equipment and leasehold improvements
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Goodwill:
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Customer deposits:
Deposits, by Customer, Alternative [Abstract]
Typical customer deposits
Typical Individual Customer Deposits
Typical Individual Customer Deposits
Advertising costs:
Advertising Costs [Abstract]
Advertising Costs [Abstract]
Advertising and direct mail costs
Marketing and Advertising Expense
Summary of Lots Under Option or Contract
Other Commitments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Segments
Segments [Axis]
Segments
Segments [Domain]
Central
Central Reportable Segment [Member]
Central Reportable Segment [Member]
Southeast
Southeast Reportable Segment [Member]
Southeast Reportable Segment [Member]
Northwest
Northwest Reportable Segment [Member]
Northwest Reportable Segment [Member]
West
West Reportable Segment [Member]
West Reportable Segment [Member]
Florida
Florida Reportable Segment [Member]
Florida Reportable Segment [Member]
Product and Service
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Product and Service [Domain]
Retail
Retail [Member]
Wholesale
Wholesale [Member]
Wholesale [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Home sales revenues
Revenues
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating Lease, Payments
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Operating Lease, Liability
Rent expense
Operating Lease, Cost
Revenue from External Customers by Products
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas
Revenue from External Customers by Geographic Areas [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Computer Equipment
Computer Equipment [Member]
Machinery, equipment and vehicles
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Building
Building [Member]
Leasehold Improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Depreciation
Depreciation
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Number of reporting segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Pre-acquisition costs and deposits
Earnest Money Deposits
Percentage of operations
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Assets
Assets
Real Estate Inventory
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Construction Components
Other Construction Components [Member]
Other Construction Components [Member]
Structural Elements
Structural Elements [Member]
Structural Elements [Member]
Limited Warranty Period
Limited Warranty Period
Limited Warranty Period
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward]
Warranty reserves, beginning of period
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual
Warranty provision
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued
Warranty expenditures
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Warranty reserves, end of period
Number of homes under construction in a business combination
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Change in Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Income Tax Expense
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Accruals and reserves
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals
Operating Lease, Liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Lease, Liability
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Lease, Liability
Inventory
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory
Stock-based compensation
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost
Deferred Tax Assets, Debt Extinguishment
Deferred Tax Assets, Debt Extinguishment
Amount, before allocation of valuation allowance, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences, classified as debt extinguishment.
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Discount on Convertible Notes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Financing Arrangements
Prepaids
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Operating Lease, Right-Of-Use Assets
Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Goodwill and other assets amortized for tax
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Total net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Land, land under development, and finished lots
Inventory, Real Estate, Land and Land Development Costs
Information centers
Inventory, Operative Builders, Other
Homes in progress
Inventory, Homes under Construction
Completed homes
Inventory, Finished Homes
Total real estate inventory
Inventory, Operative Builders
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Real estate inventory
Pre-acquisition costs and deposits
Property and equipment, net
Other assets
Other Assets
Deferred tax assets, net
Goodwill
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities
Notes payable
Long-term Debt
Total liabilities
Liabilities
EQUITY
Common stock, par value $0.01, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 26,398,409 shares issued and 25,359,409 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 23,746,385 shares issued and 22,707,385 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2018
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Treasury stock, at cost 1,039,000 shares
Treasury Stock, Value
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Fair Value Disclosures
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Notes payable
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Table]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Name
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Name [Axis]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Plan [Domain]
EmployeeStockPurchasePlan
EmployeeStockPurchasePlan [Member]
EmployeeStockPurchasePlan [Member]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Disclosures [Line Items]
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disclosures [Line Items]
ESPP discount on shares of common stock
Common Stock, Percent Discount on Shares
Discount on common shares shown separately as a deduction from the applicable account(s) as circumstances require.
Issuance of shares (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under ESPP
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Remaining shares available for issuance
Remaining Shares Available for Issuance
The number of shares remaining for issuance under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Geographical
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Geographical [Domain]
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
TEXAS
TEXAS
Related Party
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party
Related Party [Domain]
Affiliated Entity
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total lots under option contract to purchase
Total purchase price for lots under option contract
Purchase Options, Land
Annual price escalation rate
Annual Price Escalation Rate
Annual Price Escalation Rate
Non-refundable deposit related to option contract
Deposits Assets
Interval lots under purchase option to take down
Interval Lots Under Purchase Options To Takedown
The number of lots not owned but under a contract in which the entity has the option to purchase at a minimum number of lots per interval of time.
Purchased lots under purchase option
Purchased Lots Previously Under Purchase Options
The number of lots owned that were previously under option contract.
Purchase price for lots under option contract
Land under Purchase Options, Purchase Price
Carrying amount of an option or options of real property purchased during the current period.
Revenue from home sales to related parties
Revenue from Related Parties
lgih_PurchasedLotsPreviouslyUnderPurchaseOptions
lgih_PurchasedLotsPreviouslyUnderPurchaseOptions
The number of lots owned that were previously under option contract.
lgih_LandunderPurchaseOptionsPurchasePrice
lgih_LandunderPurchaseOptionsPurchasePrice
Carrying amount of an option or options of real property purchased during the current period.
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Loss on disposal of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Compensation expense for equity awards
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Deferred income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Real estate inventory
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Pre-acquisition costs and deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Earnest Money Deposits Outstanding
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash used in operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments for (Proceeds from) Productive Assets
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Payment for business acquisition
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from notes payable
Proceeds from Notes Payable
Payments on notes payable
Repayments of Notes Payable
Loan issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Proceeds from sale of stock, net of offering expenses
Stock repurchase
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Payment for offering costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Payment for earnout obligation
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Schedule of Notes Payable
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity Schedule
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest Activity for Notes Payable
Schedule Of Interest Activity For Notes Payable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Interest Activity for Notes Payable Table [Text Block]
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current tax provision
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred tax provision (benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total income tax provision
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Inventory related obligations
Inventory Related Obligations
Inventory Related Obligations
Taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes
Retentions and development payable
Retention Payable
Accrued compensation, bonuses and benefits
Employee-related Liabilities
Accrued interest
Interest Payable
Warranty reserve
Other
Other Liabilities
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities
Inventory Related Obligation Term
Inventory Related Obligation Term
Inventory Related Obligation Term
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Tax at federal statutory rate (1)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
State income taxes (net of federal benefit)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Domestic production activity deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Percent
Non deductible expenses and other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Amount
Change in tax rates - deferred taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Tax at federal statutory rate (1)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State income taxes (net of federal benefit)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Domestic production activity deduction
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent
Non deductible expenses and other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Change in tax rates - deferred taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
Tax at effective rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Income Statement [Abstract]
Cost of sales
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Selling expenses
Selling Expense
General and administrative
General and Administrative Expense
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other income, net
Other Nonoperating Income
Income tax provision
Net income
Earnings per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Basic (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Letters of credit, performance and surety bonds, and other financial guarantees
Letters of Credit and Performance and Surety Bonds
The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding, and surety bonds issued by an insurance company to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project by the company.
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Limited partnership, maximum commitment
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Limited partnership, term
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Commitment Term
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Commitment Term
Limited partnership, renewal term
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Commitment Renewal Term
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Commitment Renewal Term
Contributions to limited partnership
Payments to Acquire Limited Partnership Interests
Interest incurred
Interest Costs Incurred
Less: Amounts capitalized
Interest Costs Capitalized Adjustment
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Cash paid for interest
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities
Amortization of financing costs and discounts
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation Policy
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates Policy
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Concentration of Credit Risk Policy
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounts Receivable Policy
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
Real Estate Inventory Policy
Inventory, Real Estate, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized Interest Policy
Inventory, Interest Capitalization Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pre-Acquisition Costs and Deposits Policy
Preacquisition Costs And Deposits [Policy Text Block]
Pre Acquisition Costs And Deposits
Deferred Loan Costs Policy
Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Assets Policy
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and Equipment Policy
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investment in unconsolidated entity
Equity and Cost Method Investments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Policy
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Warranty Reserves Policy
Liability Reserve Estimate, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Customer Deposits Policy
Customer Deposits [Policy Text Block]
Customer Deposits [Policy Text Block]
Home Sales Policy
Revenue Recognition, Real Estate Transactions, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cost of Sales Policy
Cost of Goods and Service [Policy Text Block]
Selling and Commission Costs Policy
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Costs Policy
Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes Policy
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share Policy
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation Policy
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Recently Adopted New Accounting Pronouncements Policy
recently adopted accounting [Policy Text Block]
recently adopted new accounting pronouncement [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements Policy
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Title of Individual
Title of Individual [Axis]
Relationship to Entity
Title of Individual [Domain]
Senior Management and Other Officers
Officer [Member]
Management
Management [Member]
Certain Employees And Executives
Certain Employees And Executives [Member]
Certain Employees And Executives [Member]
Restricted stock units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Award [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Award, Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Shares outstanding at the beginning of the period, weighted average grant date fair value
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Shares outstanding at the end of the period, weighted average grant date fair value
Shares reserved for future issuance
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Consolidated Entities
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Line of credit facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity before Accordion
Line of credit facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity before Accordion
Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility before accordion without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit, amount outstanding
Long-term Line of Credit
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Variable interest rate
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Long-term debt, maturities in next twelve months
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Long-term debt, maturities in year two
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Long-term debt, maturities in year three
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Long-term debt, maturities in year four
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Long-term debt, maturities in year five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Long-term debt, maturities after year five
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Rolling after Year Five
Total Notes Payable, Gross
Unamortized discount
Debt issuance costs
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Performance Based Stock Activity
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Performance Shares, Outstanding Activity [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Beginning Balance
Issuance of shares in settlement of Convertible Notes
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities, Net of Adjustments
Issuance of shares, Wynn Homes Acquisition (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Issuance of shares, Wynn Homes Acquisition
Repurchase of shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Issuance of shares in settlement of Convertible Notes
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Issuance of restricted stock units in settlement of accrued bonuses
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock Unit, Increase for Cost Recognition
Compensation expense for equity awards
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Stock issued under employee incentive plans (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Stock issued under employee incentive plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Ending balance (in shares)
Ending Balance
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
ATM Program Name
ATM Program Name [Axis]
ATM Program Name [Axis]
ATM Program Name
ATM Program Name [Domain]
[Domain] for ATM Program Name [Axis]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, par value per share
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Treasury stock acquired (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased