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Sep. 30, 2011
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Oct. 25, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
| Entity Registrant Name | NVR INC | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000906163 | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | ||
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2011 | ||
| Amendment Flag | false | ||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | ||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 3,693,820,000 | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 4,976,408 |
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, minus any "/A" suffix. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, 497, NCSR, N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-Q, 10-KT, 10-QT, 20-FT, POS AM and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Also includes the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of liabilities not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Also serves as the sum of liabilities not individually reported in the financial statements, or not separately disclosed in notes. No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of lots and capitalized construction costs of homes covered under sales agreements with customers. No definition available.
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Non-recourse debt related to consolidated variable interest entities. No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of lots and capitalized construction costs of homes not covered under sales agreements with customers. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For an unclassified balance sheet, the amount due from customers or clients for goods or services that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to their estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount equal to the present value (the principal) at the beginning of the lease term of minimum lease payments during the lease term (excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, together with any profit thereon) net of payments or other amounts applied to the principal through the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of additional series of common stock issued to a trust (for example, a 'rabbi trust') set up specifically to accumulate stock for the sole purpose of distribution to participating employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Refundable consideration, usually cash, held by the entity pending satisfactory completion of the entity's obligations or pending the closing of a contract. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements. Represents currently earned compensation under compensation arrangements that is not actually paid until a later date. No definition available.
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Carrying value of amounts transferred to third parties for security purposes that are expected to be returned or applied towards payment in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the sum of the various components of an operative builder's inventory, including finished homes. Operative builders primarily consist of entities that develop land, construct residential homes and commercial and industrial buildings thereon, and sell them to home buyers and operators of the commercial and industrial properties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, net of valuation allowances and impairment losses, of costs of land expected to be developed in the near term plus capitalized costs of development, for purposes of selling completed units to home buyers or commercial or industrial entities.. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of mortgage loans to individuals not classified as held for investment but are held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets at the balance sheet date after fresh-start adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of unprocessed goods that will be used in the course of a construction project which will become a part of the finished inventory. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's assets included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's liabilities included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the outstanding short-term borrowings under a revolving line of credit used by mortgage bankers to finance the origination or purchase of loans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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| Shareholders' equity: | ||
| Common stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 60,000,000 | 60,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 20,556,198 | 20,557,913 |
| Deferred compensation trust, shares | 152,964 | 158,894 |
| Treasury stock at cost, shares | 15,542,337 | 14,894,357 |
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The number of shares issued pursuant to the terms of the deferred compensation plan as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (USD $)
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| Mortgage banking fees | $ 10,496 | $ 14,234 | $ 35,474 | $ 44,599 |
| Income before taxes | 68,942 | 64,890 | 157,131 | 235,880 |
| Income tax expense | (25,533) | (20,946) | (60,103) | (88,573) |
| Net income | 43,409 | 43,944 | 97,028 | 147,307 |
| Basic earnings per share | $ 8.19 | $ 7.65 | $ 17.22 | $ 24.64 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $ 7.98 | $ 7.31 | $ 16.75 | $ 23.49 |
| Basic average shares outstanding | 5,301 | 5,748 | 5,634 | 5,978 |
| Diluted average shares outstanding | 5,437 | 6,011 | 5,792 | 6,271 |
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| Revenues | 696,980 | 661,935 | 1,882,387 | 2,186,288 |
| Other income | 842 | 3,298 | 3,662 | 7,777 |
| Cost of sales | (572,382) | (540,783) | (1,548,903) | (1,783,327) |
| Selling, general and administrative | (60,462) | (65,534) | (195,695) | (195,412) |
| Operating income | 64,978 | 58,916 | 141,451 | 215,326 |
| Interest expense | (293) | (497) | (802) | (4,565) |
| Income before taxes | 64,685 | 58,419 | 140,649 | 210,761 |
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| Mortgage banking fees | 10,496 | 14,234 | 35,474 | 44,599 |
| Interest income | 1,589 | 1,555 | 3,789 | 3,803 |
| Other income | 151 | 166 | 311 | 565 |
| General and administrative | (7,796) | (9,203) | (22,371) | (23,007) |
| Interest expense | (183) | (281) | (721) | (841) |
| Income before taxes | $ 4,257 | $ 6,471 | $ 16,482 | $ 25,119 |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes. No definition available.
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noninterest income derived from mortgage banking activities (fees and commissions), excluding fees earned from servicing third-party assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate costs related to design, development, general contracting, remodeling, and renovation services for residential buildings, including single-family houses, multifamily housing, townhomes, apartments, and modular housing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue related to the sale of homes and home building activities including design, development, general contracting, and renovation services for residential buildings, including single-family houses, multifamily housing, townhouses, apartments, and modular housing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest and fee income from mortgage loans considered to be held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Reflects the sum of all other revenue and income recognized by the entity in the period not otherwise specified in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount of other operating income, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, from items that are associated with the entity's normal revenue producing operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of deposits paid to secure the right to purchase finished lots under fixed price purchase agreements from their carrying value to their fair value. No definition available.
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Distribution of earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures. No definition available.
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The cash inflow associated with the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain non-controlled corporations that constitute a return of investment; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that are classified as operating activities. No definition available.
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The net change during the period in the amount of accounts payable, accrued expenses and customer deposits. No definition available.
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Investment in newly formed consolidated joint venture. No definition available.
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Net borrowings under non-recourse debt related to consolidated variable interest entities. No definition available.
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The net cash inflow (outflow) for borrowings and outflow for obligations for leases meeting the criteria for capitalization. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified share-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element represents the cash inflow reported in the enterprise's financing activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified equity-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from equity-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element reduces net cash provided by operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gains (losses) included in earnings that represent the difference between the sale price and the carrying value of loans made to finance real estate acquisitions. This element refers to the gain (loss) and not to the cash proceeds of the sale. This element is a noncash adjustment to net income when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income, net of any cash received during the current period as refunds for the overpayment of taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in monies given as security or collateral for items acquired or borrowed on a temporary basis. Deposits may also be paid as initial payment of the cost of acquisition or for the right to enter into a contract or agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate value of all inventory held by the reporting entity, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities less other operating liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets and liabilities, other noncurrent assets and liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the total amount due within one year (or one operating cycle) from all parties, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period net of cash paid for interest that is capitalized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of cash paid for the origination of mortgages that are held for sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow from purchases of available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the investment in or advances to an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from collection of repayments from borrowers on loans that are secured with real estate mortgages and are held with the intention to resell in the near future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the maturity, prepayments and calls (requests for early payments) of debt securities designated as held-to-maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from sales of loans that are secured with real estate mortgages and are held with the intention to resell in the near future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the sale of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for a long-term debt where the holder has highest claim on the entity's asset in case of bankruptcy or liquidation during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The accompanying unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NVR, Inc. (“NVR” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries and certain other entities in which the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary (see Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements). Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Because the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP, they should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals except as otherwise noted herein) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, comprehensive income equaled net income; therefore, a separate statement of comprehensive income is not included in the accompanying financial statements.
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Fixed Price Purchase Agreements NVR generally does not engage in the land development business. Instead, the Company typically acquires finished building lots at market prices from various development entities under fixed price purchase agreements. The purchase agreements require deposits that may be forfeited if NVR fails to perform under the agreement. The deposits required under the purchase agreements are in the form of cash or letters of credit in varying amounts, and typically range up to 10% of the aggregate purchase price of the finished lots. NVR believes this lot acquisition strategy reduces the financial requirements and risks associated with direct land ownership and land development. NVR may, at its option, choose for any reason and at any time not to perform under these purchase agreements by delivering notice of its intent not to acquire the finished lots under contract. NVR’s sole legal obligation and economic loss for failure to perform under these purchase agreements is limited to the amount of the deposit pursuant to the liquidated damage provisions contained within the purchase agreements. In other words, if NVR does not perform under a purchase agreement, NVR loses only its deposit. None of the creditors of any of the development entities with which NVR enters fixed price purchase agreements have recourse to the general credit of NVR. NVR generally does not have any specific performance obligations to purchase a certain number or any of the lots, nor does NVR guarantee completion of the development by the developer or guarantee any of the developers’ financial or other liabilities. NVR is not involved in the design or creation of any of the development entities from which the Company purchases lots under fixed price purchase agreements. The developer’s equity holders have the power to direct 100% of the operating activities of the development entity. NVR has no voting rights in any of the development entities. The sole purpose of the development entity’s activities is to generate positive cash flow returns to its equity holders. Further, NVR does not share in any of the profit or loss generated by the project’s development. The profits and losses are passed directly to the developer’s equity holders.
The deposit placed by NVR pursuant to the fixed price purchase agreement is deemed to be a variable interest in the respective development entities. Those development entities are deemed to be variable interest entities (“VIE”). Therefore, the development entities with which NVR enters fixed price purchase agreements, including the joint venture limited liability corporations, as discussed below, are evaluated for possible consolidation by NVR. An enterprise must consolidate a VIE when that enterprise has a controlling financial interest in the VIE. An enterprise is deemed to have a controlling financial interest if it has i) the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, and ii) the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE that could be significant to the VIE or the rights to receive benefits from the VIE that could be significant to the VIE. NVR believes the activities that most significantly impact a development entity’s economic performance are the operating activities of the entity. Unless and until a development entity completes finished building lots through the development process to be able to sell, the process of which the development entities’ equity investors bear the full risk, the entity does not earn any revenues. The operating development activities are managed solely by the development entity’s equity investors. The development entities with which NVR contracts to buy finished lots typically select the respective projects, obtain the necessary zoning approvals, obtain the financing required with no support or guarantees from NVR, select who will purchase the finished lots and at what price, and manage the completion of the infrastructure improvements, all for the purpose of generating a cash flow return to the development entity’s equity holders and all independent of NVR. The Company possesses no more than limited protective legal rights through the purchase agreement in the specific finished lots that it is purchasing, and NVR possesses no participative rights in the development entities. Accordingly, NVR does not have the power to direct the activities of a developer that most significantly impact the developer’s economic performance. For this reason, NVR has concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of the development entities with which the Company enters fixed price purchase agreements, and therefore, NVR does not consolidate any of these VIEs. As discussed above, NVR’s sole legal obligation and economic loss for failure to perform under these purchase agreements is limited to the amount of the deposit pursuant to the liquidated damage provisions contained within the purchase agreements and in very limited circumstances, specific performance obligations. NVR’s total risk of loss related to contract land deposits as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, is as follows:
Joint Ventures On a limited basis, NVR also obtains finished lots using joint venture limited liability corporations (“JVs”). All JVs are typically structured such that NVR is a non-controlling member and is at risk only for the amount it has invested, in addition to any deposits placed under fixed price purchase agreements with the joint venture. NVR is not a borrower, guarantor or obligor on any debt of the JVs, as applicable. The Company enters into a standard fixed price purchase agreement to purchase lots from these JVs, and as a result has a variable interest in these JVs. During the second quarter of 2011, NVR invested $61,250 for a fifty percent (50%) interest in a joint venture entered into with Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing, which holds the other fifty percent interest. NVR is not contractually committed to making any additional investments in the joint venture, nor will it be a borrower, guarantor or obligor on any debt of the joint venture, as applicable. The joint venture acquired nine separate parcels of land from entities controlled by a single developer that are in various stages of development and all nine parcels are zoned for their intended use. At inception, the joint venture controlled approximately 5,600 lots within the nine parcels, as follows:
Substantially all of the 2,881 lots under contract with the joint venture noted above were previously controlled by NVR under contracts with the prior developer, and those lots were formerly reported in NVR’s lots controlled total. In 2008, NVR recorded a valuation reserve on the deposits related to those lots. At September 30, 2011, the Company had investments in four JVs that are expected to produce approximately 6,500 finished lots. In addition, at September 30, 2011, NVR had additional funding commitments in the aggregate totaling $5,000 to one of the four JVs. The Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of three of the JVs because NVR and the other JV partner either share power or the other JV partner has the controlling financial interest. The aggregate investment in these three JVs was approximately $76,100 and is reported in the “Other assets” line item in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. For the remaining JV, NVR has concluded that it is the primary beneficiary because the Company has the controlling financial interest in the JV. The condensed balance sheets at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, of the consolidated JV are as follows:
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On a limited basis, NVR directly acquires raw parcels of land already zoned for its intended use to develop into finished lots. Land under development includes the land acquisition costs, direct improvement costs, capitalized interest, where applicable, and real estate taxes. As of September 30, 2011, NVR directly owned three separate raw parcels of land with a carrying value of $91,392 that it intends to develop into approximately 900 finished lots for use in its homebuilding operations. All three of the raw parcels are located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and none of them had any indicators of impairment as of September 30, 2011. Based on current market conditions, NVR may, on a very limited basis, directly acquire additional raw parcels to develop into finished lots. See the Overview section of Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included herein for additional discussion.
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As of September 30, 2011, NVR controlled approximately 47,400 lots with deposits in cash and letters of credit of approximately $197,300 and $3,500, respectively. At December 31, 2010, NVR controlled approximately 50,400 lots with deposits in cash and letters of credit totaling approximately $174,300 and $6,600, respectively. During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011, the Company recognized a net pre-tax charge of approximately $2,700 and $6,800, respectively, related to the impairment of contract land deposits. During the three month period ended September 30, 2010, the Company recognized a net pre-tax contract land deposit impairment charge of approximately $300 and for the nine month period recognized a net pre-tax recovery of approximately $650 of contract land deposits previously determined to be uncollectible. The contract land deposit asset is shown net of an approximate $69,800 and $73,500 impairment valuation allowance at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
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The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of deposits paid to secure the right to purchase finished lots under fixed price purchase agreements. No definition available.
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The following weighted average shares and share equivalents are used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:
The assumed proceeds used in the treasury method for calculating NVR’s diluted earnings per share includes the amount the employee must pay upon exercise, the amount of compensation cost attributed to future services and not yet recognized, and the amount of tax benefits that would be credited to additional paid-in capital assuming exercise of the option or the vesting of the restricted share unit. The assumed amount credited to additional paid-in capital equals the tax benefit from assumed exercise of stock options or the assumed vesting of restricted share units after consideration of the intrinsic value upon assumed exercise less the actual stock-based compensation expense to be recognized in the income statement from 2006 and future periods.
Stock options and restricted share units issued under equity benefit plans to purchase or acquire 450,934 and 450,075 shares of common stock were outstanding during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011, and stock options issued under equity benefit plans to purchase 441,252 and 440,202 shares of common stock were outstanding during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2010, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive in the respective periods.
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Reorganization value in excess of identifiable assets (“excess reorganization value”) is an indefinite life intangible asset that was created upon NVR’s emergence from bankruptcy on September 30, 1993. Based on the allocation of the reorganization value, the portion of the reorganization value which was not attributed to specific tangible or intangible assets has been reported as excess reorganization value, which is treated similarly to goodwill. Excess reorganization value is not subject to amortization. Rather, excess reorganization value is subject to an impairment assessment on an annual basis or more frequently if changes in events or circumstances indicate that impairment may have occurred. Because excess reorganization value was based on the reorganization value of NVR’s entire enterprise upon bankruptcy emergence, the impairment assessment is conducted on an enterprise basis based on the comparison of NVR’s total equity compared to the market value of NVR’s outstanding publicly-traded common stock. The Company completed the annual assessment of impairment during the first quarter of 2011 and determined that there was no impairment of excess reorganization value.
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A summary of changes in shareholders’ equity is presented below:
The Company repurchased 979,265 shares of its common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 at an aggregate purchase price of $666,628. The Company settles option exercises by issuing shares of treasury stock to option holders. Shares are relieved from the treasury account based on the weighted average cost basis of treasury shares acquired. Approximately 331,000 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock were exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.
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The Company establishes warranty and product liability reserves (“warranty reserve”) to provide for estimated future expenses as a result of construction and product defects, product recalls and litigation incidental to NVR’s homebuilding business. Liability estimates are determined based on management’s judgment, considering such factors as historical experience, the likely current cost of corrective action, manufacturers’ and subcontractors’ participation in sharing the cost of corrective action, consultations with third party experts such as engineers, and discussions with our general counsel and outside counsel retained to handle specific product liability cases. The following table reflects the changes in the Company’s warranty reserve during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:
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The following disclosure includes four homebuilding reportable segments that aggregate geographically the Company’s homebuilding operating segments, and the mortgage banking operations presented as a single reportable segment. The homebuilding reportable segments are comprised of operating divisions in the following geographic areas: Homebuilding Mid Atlantic – Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Homebuilding North East – New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania Homebuilding Mid East – Kentucky, New York, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, Indiana and Illinois Homebuilding South East – North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee Homebuilding profit before tax includes all revenues and income generated from the sale of homes, less the cost of homes sold, selling, general and administrative expenses, and a corporate capital allocation charge. The corporate capital allocation charge eliminates in consolidation, is based on the segment’s average net assets employed, and is charged using a consistent methodology in the periods presented. The corporate capital allocation charged to the operating segment allows the Chief Operating Decision Maker to determine whether the operating segment’s results are providing the desired rate of return after covering the Company’s cost of capital. The Company records charges on contract land deposits when it is determined that it is probable that recovery of the deposit is impaired. For segment reporting purposes, impairments on contract land deposits are charged to the operating segment upon the determination to terminate a finished lot purchase agreement with the developer, or to restructure a lot purchase agreement resulting in the forfeiture of the deposit. Mortgage banking profit before tax consists of revenues generated from mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services, less the costs of such services and general and administrative costs. Mortgage banking operations are not charged a capital allocation charge. In addition to the corporate capital allocation and contract land deposit impairments discussed above, the other reconciling items between segment profit and consolidated profit before tax include unallocated corporate overhead (including all management incentive compensation), equity-based compensation expense, consolidation adjustments and external corporate interest expense. NVR’s overhead functions, such as accounting, treasury, human resources, etc., are centrally performed and the costs are not allocated to the Company’s operating segments. Consolidation adjustments consist of such items necessary to convert the reportable segments’ results, which are predominantly maintained on a cash basis, to a full accrual basis for external financial statement presentation purposes, and are not allocated to the Company’s operating segments. Likewise, equity-based compensation expense is not charged to the operating segments. Following are tables presenting revenues, segment profit and segment assets for each reportable segment, with reconciliations to the amounts reported for the consolidated enterprise, where applicable:
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Financial Instruments Except as otherwise noted here, NVR believes that insignificant differences exist between the carrying value and the fair value of its financial instruments. Derivative Instruments and Mortgage Loans Held for Sale In the normal course of business, NVR’s mortgage banking segment enters into contractual commitments to extend credit to buyers of single-family homes with fixed expiration dates. The commitments become effective when the borrowers “lock-in” a specified interest rate within time frames established by NVR. All mortgagors are evaluated for credit worthiness prior to the extension of the commitment. Market risk arises if interest rates move adversely between the time of the “lock-in” of rates by the borrower and the sale date of the loan to a broker/dealer. To mitigate the effect of the interest rate risk inherent in providing rate lock commitments to borrowers, the Company enters into optional or mandatory delivery forward sale contracts to sell whole loans and mortgage-backed securities to broker/dealers. The forward sale contracts lock in an interest rate and price for the sale of loans similar to the specific rate lock commitments. NVR does not engage in speculative or trading derivative activities. Both the rate lock commitments to borrowers and the forward sale contracts to broker/dealers are undesignated derivatives and, accordingly, are marked to fair value through earnings. At September 30, 2011, there were contractual commitments to extend credit to borrowers aggregating $196,484 and open forward delivery contracts aggregating $349,595. GAAP assigns a fair value hierarchy to the inputs used to measure fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs. The fair value of the Company’s rate lock commitments to borrowers and the related input levels includes, as applicable:
The assumed gain/loss considers the amount that the Company has discounted the price to the borrower from par for competitive reasons and the excess servicing to be received or buydown fees to be paid upon securitization of the loan. The excess servicing and buydown fees are calculated pursuant to contractual terms with investors. To calculate the effects of interest rate movements, the Company utilizes applicable published mortgage-backed security prices, and multiplies the price movement between the rate lock date and the balance sheet date by the notional loan commitment amount. The Company sells all of its loans on a servicing released basis, and receives a servicing released premium upon sale. Thus, the value of the servicing rights, which averaged 80 basis points of the loan amount as of September 30, 2011, is included in the fair value measurement and is based upon contractual terms with investors and varies depending on the loan type. The Company assumes an approximate 9% fallout rate when measuring the fair value of rate lock commitments. Fallout is defined as locked loan commitments for which the Company does not close a mortgage loan and is based on historical experience. The fair value of the Company’s forward sales contracts to broker/dealers solely considers the market price movement of the same type of security between the trade date and the balance sheet date (level 2). The market price changes are multiplied by the notional amount of the forward sales contracts to measure the fair value.
Mortgage loans held for sale are recorded at fair value when closed, and thereafter are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, net of deferred origination costs, until sold. The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale of $192,203 included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet has been increased by $4,386 from the aggregate principal balance of $187,817. The undesignated derivative instruments are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as follows:
The fair value measurement as of September 30, 2011 is as follows:
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2011, NVRM recorded a fair value adjustment gain of $223. The unrealized gain from the change in the fair value measurements is included in earnings as a component of mortgage banking fees in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. The fair value measurement will be impacted in the future by the change in the value of the servicing rights and the volume and product mix of the Company’s closed loans and locked loan commitments.
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On August 2, 2011, NVR’s mortgage banking wholly-owned subsidiary, NVR Mortgage Finance, Inc. (“NVRM”), entered into a revolving mortgage repurchase facility (the “Repurchase Facility”) that provides for loan purchases up to $25,000, subject to certain sublimits. At September 30, 2011, there was no outstanding debt under the Repurchase Facility. Amounts outstanding under the Repurchase Facility are collateralized by the Company’s mortgage loans held for sale. As of September 30, 2011, there were no borrowing base limitations reducing the amount available for borrowings under the Repurchase Agreement.
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The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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On July 18, 2007, former and current employees filed lawsuits against the Company in the Court of Common Pleas in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and Hamilton County, Ohio, in Superior Court in Durham County, North Carolina, and in the Circuit Court in Montgomery County, Maryland, and on July 19, 2007 in the Superior Court in New Jersey, alleging that the Company incorrectly classified its sales and marketing representatives as being exempt from overtime wages. These lawsuits are similar in nature to another lawsuit filed on October 29, 2004 by another former employee in the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. The complaints seek injunctive relief, an award of unpaid wages, including fringe benefits, liquidated damages equal to the overtime wages allegedly due and not paid, attorney and other fees and interest, and where available, multiple damages. The suits were filed as purported class actions. However, while a number of individuals have filed consents to join and assert federal claims in the New York action, none of the groups of employees that the lawsuits purport to represent have been certified as a class. The lawsuits filed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and North Carolina have been stayed pending further developments in the New York action. The Company believes that its compensation practices in regard to sales and marketing representatives are entirely lawful and in compliance with two letter rulings from the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued in January 2007. The three courts to most recently consider similar claims against other homebuilders have acknowledged the DOL’s position that sales and marketing representatives were properly classified as exempt from overtime wages and the only court to have directly addressed the exempt status of such employees concluded that the DOL’s position was valid. Accordingly, the Company has vigorously defended and intends to continue to vigorously defend these lawsuits. Because the Company is unable to determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome of this case, or the amount of damages, if any, the Company has not recorded any associated liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. During October 2011, the Office of the Commissioner of Banks of the State of North Carolina (the “NCCOB”) concluded its examination of NVRM’s loan origination practices in North Carolina for the period August 1, 2006 through August 31, 2009. The conclusion of the NCOOB’s examination did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity. In June 2010, the Company received a Request for Information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) pursuant to Section 308 of the Clean Water Act. The request sought information about storm water discharge practices in connection with homebuilding projects completed or underway by the Company. The Company has cooperated with this request, has provided information to the EPA and intends to continue cooperating with any future EPA inquiries. At this time, the Company cannot predict the outcome of this inquiry, nor can it reasonably estimate the potential costs that may be associated with its eventual resolution. In August 2011, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) notified the Company that it was initiating an investigation to determine the Company’s compliance with the Fair Standards Labor Act (“FSLA”). In the notice, the DOL requested certain information, including payroll data for a two year period and multiple community-specific items related to the Company’s homebuilding operations. The Company has cooperated with this information request, has either provided or made available the information that the DOL has requested and expects to continue to cooperate with the DOL’s investigation. The Company believes that its payroll practices are in compliance with the FSLA. At this time, the Company cannot predict the outcome of this investigation, nor can it reasonably estimate the potential costs that may be associated with its eventual resolution. The Company and its subsidiaries are also involved in various other litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, and based on advice of legal counsel, this litigation is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company. Legal costs incurred in connection with outstanding litigation are expensed as incurred.
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In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) - Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs, which amends Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 providing consistent guidance on fair value measurement and disclosure requirements between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The implementation of ASU 2011-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) – Testing Goodwill for Impairment, which amends ASC 350 to first assess qualitative factors before performing the quantitative goodwill impairment testing. ASU 2011-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The implementation of ASU 2011-08 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. |
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Tabular disclosure of changes in the separate accounts comprising stockholders' equity (in addition to retained earnings) and of the changes in the number of shares of equity securities during at least the most recent annual fiscal period and any subsequent interim period presented is required to make the financial statements sufficiently informative if both financial position and results of operations are presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the changes in the guarantor's aggregate product warranty liability, including the beginning balance of the aggregate product warranty liability, the aggregate reductions in that liability for payments made (in cash or in kind) under the warranty, the aggregate changes in the liability for accruals related to product warranties issued during the reporting period, the aggregate changes in the liability for accruals related to preexisting warranties (including adjustments related to changes in estimates), and the ending balance of the aggregate product warranty liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of each significant reconciling item, other than profit (loss), revenues, or assets, in the reconciliation of totals of such items in reportable segments to the entity's corresponding consolidated amount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of all significant reconciling items in the reconciliation of total revenues from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated revenues. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments reported in the statement of financial position. No definition available.
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Unrealized gain (loss) from change in fair value measurements of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments included in earnings. No definition available.
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Variable Interest Entities and Joint Ventures (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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| Total risk related to lot options | ||
| Contract land deposits | $ 197,347 | $ 174,303 |
| Loss reserve on contract land deposits | (69,777) | (73,517) |
| Contract land deposits, net | 127,570 | 100,786 |
| Contingent obligations in the form of letters of credit | 3,533 | 6,610 |
| Contingent specific performance obligations | 4,613 | 1,944 |
| Total risk of loss | $ 135,716 | $ 109,340 |
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Contingent obligations in the form of letters of credit. No definition available.
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Contingent specific performance obligations. No definition available.
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The gross amount as of the balance sheet date of deposits paid to secure the right to purchase finished lots under fixed price purchase agreements. No definition available.
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Quantifies the entity's maximum exposure to loss related to contract land deposits. No definition available.
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The net change during the reporting period in the reserve account established to account for expected but unspecified losses related to contract land deposits. No definition available.
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Carrying value of amounts transferred to third parties for security purposes that are expected to be returned or applied towards payment in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Lots under the joint venture at a geographic location. No definition available.
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Lots not under contract held under the joint venture at a geographic location. No definition available.
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Lots under contract with the Company held under the joint venture at a geographic location. No definition available.
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Lots under contract with other companies held under the joint venture at a geographic location. No definition available.
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Variable Interest Entities and Joint Ventures (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| The condensed balance sheet of the consolidated JV | ||
| Cash | $ 674 | $ 358 |
| Restricted cash | 1,085 | 501 |
| Other assets | 126 | 126 |
| Land under development | 19,917 | 21,386 |
| Total assets | 21,802 | 22,371 |
| Debt | 5,685 | 7,592 |
| Accrued expenses | 113 | 59 |
| Equity | 16,004 | 14,720 |
| Total liabilities and equity | $ 21,802 | $ 22,371 |
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Accrued expenses related to consolidated joint venture. No definition available.
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Cash Related To Consolidated Joint Venture. No definition available.
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Equity Related To Consolidated Joint Venture. No definition available.
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Land Under Development Related To Consolidated Joint Venture. No definition available.
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Non-recourse debt related to consolidated variable interest entities. No definition available.
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Other assets related to consolidated joint venture. No definition available.
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Restricted cash related to consolidated joint venture. No definition available.
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The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's liabilities and equity included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. No definition available.
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The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's assets included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate additional funding commitments. No definition available.
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Expected production of finished lots from joint ventures. No definition available.
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Finished lots committed to purchase. No definition available.
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Interest in an unconsolidated joint venture. No definition available.
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Investment in an unconsolidated joint venture. No definition available.
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Lots under contract with the Company held under the joint venture at a geographic location. No definition available.
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Lots controlled under an unconsolidated joint venture. No definition available.
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Maximum percentage of deposits required under the purchase agreements. No definition available.
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Number of joint ventures. No definition available.
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Number of joint ventures the Company is deemed not the primary beneficiary. No definition available.
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Number of parcels of land controlled by an unconsolidated joint venture. No definition available.
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Power of developer's equity holders to direct operating activities of the development entity. No definition available.
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Total investments in (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable from a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Land Under Development (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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| Land Under Development (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Number of raw parcels of land acquired | 3 |
| Purchase price of raw parcels of land | $ 91,392 |
| Number of finished lots for use in homebuilding operations | 900 |
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Number Of Finished Lots Intended To Be Developed From Raw Parcels Of Land. No definition available.
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Number of raw parcels of land acquired. No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, net of valuation allowances and impairment losses, of costs of land expected to be developed in the near term plus capitalized costs of development, for purposes of selling completed units to home buyers or commercial or industrial entities.. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Contract Land Deposits (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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| Lots controlled by NVR | 47,400 | 47,400 | 50,400 | ||
| Cash deposited related to lots | $ 197,300 | $ 197,300 | $ 174,300 | ||
| Letters of credit related to lots | 3,500 | 3,500 | 6,600 | ||
| Pre-tax impairment (recovery) of contract land deposits | 2,700 | 300 | 6,800 | (650) | |
| Valuation allowance of contract land deposits assets | $ 69,800 | $ 69,800 | $ 73,500 | ||
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Cash deposited related to lots. No definition available.
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Contract land deposit impairment charges (recoveries) net before tax. No definition available.
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Letters of credit related to lots. No definition available.
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Lots controlled by NVR. No definition available.
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Valuation allowance of contract land deposits assets. No definition available.
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Earnings per share (Details)
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Basic and diluted earnings per share | ||||
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding used to calculate basic EPS | 5,301,000 | 5,748,000 | 5,634,000 | 5,978,000 |
| Dilutive Securities: | ||||
| Stock options and restricted share units | 136,000 | 263,000 | 158,000 | 293,000 |
| Weighted average number of shares and share equivalents used to calculate diluted EPS | 5,437,000 | 6,011,000 | 5,792,000 | 6,271,000 |
| Earnings per share (Textuals) [Abstract] | ||||
| Antidilutive stock options and restricted share units | 450,934 | 441,252 | 450,075 | 440,202 |
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Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the treasury stock method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Excess Reorganization Value (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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| Excess Reorganization Value (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Impairment of excess reorganization value | $ 0 |
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Impairment of excess reorganization value. No definition available.
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Shareholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
Common Stock [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Retained Earnings [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Treasury Stock [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Deferred Compensation Trust [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Deferred Compensation Liability [Member]
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| Summary of changes in shareholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2010 | $ 1,740,374 | $ 206 | $ 206 | $ 951,234 | $ 4,029,072 | $ (3,240,138) | $ (27,582) | $ 27,582 | |||
| Net income | 43,409 | 43,944 | 97,028 | 147,307 | 97,028 | ||||||
| Deferred compensation activity | 2,000 | (2,000) | |||||||||
| Purchase of common stock for treasury | (666,628) | (666,628) | |||||||||
| Equity-based compensation | 47,966 | 47,966 | |||||||||
| Tax benefit from stock options exercised and deferred compensation distributions | 21,272 | 21,272 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from stock options exercised | 106,007 | 56,993 | 106,007 | ||||||||
| Treasury stock issued upon option exercise | (72,245) | 72,245 | |||||||||
| Balance, September 30, 2011 | 1,346,019 | 1,346,019 | 206 | 206 | 1,054,234 | 4,126,100 | (3,834,521) | (25,582) | 25,582 | ||
| Shareholders' Equity (Textuals) [Abstract] | |||||||||||
| Common stock repurchased | 979,265 | ||||||||||
| Aggregate purchase price of common stock | $ 666,628 | $ 666,628 | |||||||||
| Stock option exercised | 331,000 | ||||||||||
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Deferred Compensation Activity. No definition available.
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This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period, that is, the amount recognized as expense in the income statement (or as asset if compensation is capitalized). Alternate captions include the words "stock-based compensation". Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax benefit associated with any equity-based compensation plan other than an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The tax benefit results from the deduction by the entity on its tax return for an award of stock that exceeds the cumulative compensation cost for common stock or preferred stock recognized for financial reporting. Includes any resulting tax benefit that exceeds the previously recognized deferred tax asset (excess tax benefits). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the value of treasury stock (units) reissued during the period, excluding reissuance of shares (units) held in treasury used to satisfy equity-based compensation obligations exercised by the holders of such rights. Upon reissuance of shares (units) from treasury, either the common or preferred stock (unit) reissued is outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and are being held in treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Product Warranties (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Summary of changes in product warranties reserve | ||||
| Warranty reserve, beginning of period | $ 62,804 | $ 70,181 | $ 69,787 | $ 64,417 |
| Provision | 11,474 | 6,636 | 23,247 | 29,310 |
| Payments | (11,110) | (9,454) | (29,866) | (26,364) |
| Warranty reserve, end of period | $ 63,168 | $ 67,363 | $ 63,168 | $ 67,363 |
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Represents the aggregate increase in the liability for accruals related to standard and extended product warranties issued during the reporting period and changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the aggregate decrease in the liability related to payments to satisfy claims for standard and extended product warranties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Disclosures (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Revenues: | ||||
| Mortgage Banking | $ 10,496 | $ 14,234 | $ 35,474 | $ 44,599 |
| Revenues | 707,476 | 676,169 | 1,917,861 | 2,230,887 |
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Homebuilding Mid Atlantic [Member]
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| Revenues: | ||||
| Revenues | 417,742 | 395,265 | 1,134,935 | 1,294,839 |
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Homebuilding North East [Member]
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| Revenues: | ||||
| Revenues | 55,214 | 72,552 | 162,122 | 221,671 |
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Homebuilding Mid East [Member]
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| Revenues: | ||||
| Revenues | 160,585 | 138,879 | 402,118 | 458,603 |
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Homebuilding South East [Member]
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| Revenues: | ||||
| Revenues | $ 63,439 | $ 55,239 | $ 183,212 | $ 211,175 |
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The noninterest income derived from mortgage banking activities (fees and commissions), excluding fees earned from servicing third-party assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue related to the sale of homes and home building activities including design, development, general contracting, and renovation services for residential buildings, including single-family houses, multifamily housing, townhouses, apartments, and modular housing. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Disclosures (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment profit | $ 68,942 | $ 64,890 | $ 157,131 | $ 235,880 |
| Equity-based compensation expense | (16,261) | (19,924) | (47,966) | (40,750) |
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Homebuilding Mid Atlantic [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment profit | 42,389 | 47,192 | 113,592 | 162,110 |
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Reportable Segment [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment profit | 63,973 | 73,364 | 174,550 | 263,504 |
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Significant Reconciling Items [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment Profit | 4,969 | (8,474) | (17,419) | (27,624) |
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Homebuilding North East [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment profit | 3,981 | 8,512 | 11,780 | 20,440 |
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Homebuilding Mid East [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment profit | 9,716 | 9,103 | 20,045 | 41,418 |
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Homebuilding South East [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment profit | 2,851 | 1,042 | 10,315 | 12,056 |
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Mortgage Banking [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment profit | 4,257 | 6,471 | 16,482 | 25,119 |
| Mortgage Banking | 5,036 | 7,515 | 18,818 | 27,480 |
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Contract Land Deposit Impairment Reserve [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment Profit | 133 | 545 | (2,372) | 8,063 |
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Corporate Capital Allocation [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment Profit | 19,182 | 16,239 | 52,502 | 48,672 |
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Unallocated Corporate Overhead [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment Profit | (4,355) | (10,422) | (35,216) | (47,391) |
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Consolidation Adjustments And Other [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment Profit | 6,365 | 5,492 | 15,938 | 8,065 |
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Corporate Interest Expense [Member]
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| Profit | ||||
| Total segment Profit | $ (95) | $ (404) | $ (305) | $ (4,283) |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes. No definition available.
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Mortgage banking income from continuing operations before stock-based compensation expense and income taxes. No definition available.
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Amount of an item in the reconciliation of total profit or loss from reportable segments, to the entity's consolidated income before income taxes, extraordinary items, discontinued operations. No definition available.
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- Definition
The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Disclosures (Details 2) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Assets | ||
| Assets | $ 1,799,616 | $ 2,260,061 |
| Consolidated variable interest entity | 21,802 | 22,371 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 492,331 | 1,190,731 |
| Deferred taxes | 171,737 | 184,930 |
| Intangible assets | 48,927 | 48,927 |
| Loss reserve on contract land deposits | (69,777) | (73,517) |
| Consolidation adjustments and other | 38,646 | 40,916 |
| Reconciling items sub-total | 703,666 | 1,414,358 |
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Homebuilding Mid Atlantic [Member]
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| Assets | ||
| Assets | 660,327 | 492,148 |
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Reportable Segment [Member]
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| Assets | ||
| Assets | 1,095,950 | 845,703 |
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Homebuilding North East [Member]
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| Assets | ||
| Assets | 56,986 | 35,827 |
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Homebuilding Mid East [Member]
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| Assets | ||
| Assets | 111,766 | 78,246 |
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Homebuilding South East [Member]
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| Assets | ||
| Assets | 57,860 | 43,041 |
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Mortgage Banking [Member]
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| Assets | ||
| Assets | 216,358 | 203,788 |
| Mortgage Banking | 209,011 | 196,441 |
| Intangible assets | $ 7,347 | $ 7,347 |
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all mortgage banking assets that are recognized excluding reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. No definition available.
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- Definition
Includes homebuilding currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). No definition available.
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- Definition
The net change during the reporting period in the reserve account established to account for expected but unspecified losses related to contract land deposits. No definition available.
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- Definition
Total amount of items in the reconciliation of total assets from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated assets. No definition available.
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Amount of an item in the reconciliation of total assets from reportable segments to the entity's consolidated assets. No definition available.
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- Definition
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; net of deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets at the balance sheet date after fresh-start adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's assets included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Disclosures (Details 3) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2010
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| Corporate capital allocation | $ 19,182 | $ 16,239 | $ 52,502 | $ 48,672 |
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Homebuilding Mid Atlantic [Member]
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| Corporate capital allocation | 13,117 | 11,078 | 36,053 | 32,742 |
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Homebuilding North East [Member]
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| Corporate capital allocation | 1,423 | 1,476 | 4,152 | 4,698 |
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Homebuilding Mid East [Member]
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| Corporate capital allocation | 3,149 | 2,350 | 8,193 | 7,087 |
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Homebuilding South East [Member]
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| Corporate capital allocation | $ 1,493 | $ 1,335 | $ 4,104 | $ 4,145 |
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Corporate capital allocation. No definition available.
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Segment Disclosures (Details Textuals)
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Sep. 30, 2011
Segment
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Homebuilding [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Number of reportable business segments | 4 |
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Mortgage Banking [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Number of reportable business segments | 1 |
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- Definition
Number of reportable business segments. No definition available.
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Fair Value (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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Rate Lock Commitments [Member] | NVRM - Other assets [Member]
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| Derivative Assets | |
| Rate Lock Commitments | $ 2,026 |
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Forward Sales Contracts [Member] | NVRM - Accounts payable and Other liabilities [Member]
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| Derivative Liabilities | |
| Forward Sales Contracts | $ 5,181 |
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- Definition
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of derivative instrument not designated as hedging instrument and classified as an asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Fair value as of the balance sheet date of derivative instrument not designated as hedging instrument and classified as a liability. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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| Fair value measurements | |
| Notional or Principal Amount | $ 187,817 |
| Assumed Gain (Loss) from loan sale | (1,782) |
| Interest Rate Movement Effect | 5,249 |
| Servicing Rights Value | 2,945 |
| Security Price Change | (5,181) |
| Total Fair Value Adjustment Gain/(Loss) | 1,231 |
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Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
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| Fair value measurements | |
| Notional or Principal Amount | 196,484 |
| Assumed Gain (Loss) from loan sale | (890) |
| Interest Rate Movement Effect | 1,435 |
| Servicing Rights Value | 1,481 |
| Total Fair Value Adjustment Gain/(Loss) | 2,026 |
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Forward Sales Contracts [Member]
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| Fair value measurements | |
| Notional or Principal Amount | 349,595 |
| Security Price Change | (5,181) |
| Total Fair Value Adjustment Gain/(Loss) | (5,181) |
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Mortgages held for sale [Member]
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| Fair value measurements | |
| Notional or Principal Amount | 187,817 |
| Assumed Gain (Loss) from loan sale | (892) |
| Interest Rate Movement Effect | 3,814 |
| Servicing Rights Value | 1,464 |
| Total Fair Value Adjustment Gain/(Loss) | $ 4,386 |
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Derivative instruments fair value adjustment gain loss. No definition available.
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Fair value measurement assumed gain (loss) from loan sale. No definition available.
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Fair value measurement changes attributable to servicing rights value changes. No definition available.
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Interest rate movement effect on fair value measurement. No definition available.
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Security price change effect on fair value measurement. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of the contractual principal due at the origination of the mortgage loan (face amount). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2011
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| Derivative [Line Items] | |
| Aggregate principal balance of loans held for sale | $ 187,817 |
| Fair Value (Textuals) [Abstract] | |
| Average basis points of loan amount | 0.80% |
| Fall out rate of measuring fair value of rate lock commitments | 9.00% |
| Fair value of mortgage loans held for sale | 192,203 |
| Increase/decrease in fair value of loans held for sale | 4,386 |
| Fair value adjustment gain | 223 |
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Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
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| Derivative [Line Items] | |
| Aggregate principal balance of loans held for sale | 196,484 |
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Forward Sales Contracts [Member]
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| Derivative [Line Items] | |
| Aggregate open forward delivery contracts | 349,595 |
| Aggregate principal balance of loans held for sale | $ 349,595 |
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Average value of servicing rights per loan amount. No definition available.
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Fall out rate used when measuring the fair value of rate lock commitments. No definition available.
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- Definition
The amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges, on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges, and on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Net gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative instrument not designated as hedging instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount of mortgage loans to individuals not classified as held for investment but are held-for-sale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Amount of the contractual principal due at the origination of the mortgage loan (face amount). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate notional amount of all derivatives. The notional amount relates to a number of currency units, shares, bushels, pounds, or other units specified in a derivative instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Sep. 30, 2011
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| Repurchase facility Maximum loan borrowing capacity | $ 25,000 |
| Repurchase facility outstanding amount | 0 |
| Repurchase agreement with reduced available purchase limit | $ 0 |
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Borrowing capacity under the repurchase facility. No definition available.
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Extension of repurchase agreement with a reduced available purchase limitation. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the outstanding short-term borrowings under a revolving line of credit used by mortgage bankers to finance the origination or purchase of loans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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