Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC) 10-Q 5 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 05, 2014	Aug. 05, 2014
		Common Class A [Member]	Common Class B [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'	'
Trading Symbol	'TMHC	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Taylor Morrison Home Corp	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001562476	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	32,895,064	89,386,176

Condensed_and_Consolidated_Bal

Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$300,821	$389,181
Restricted cash	18,037	24,814
Real estate inventory:	'	'
Owned inventory	2,713,802	2,243,744
Real estate not owned under option agreements	15,623	18,595
Total real estate inventory	2,729,425	2,262,339
Land deposits	46,514	43,739
Loans receivable	48,028	33,395
Mortgages receivable	77,010	95,718
Tax indemnification receivable	5,534	5,216
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net	117,569	98,870
Other receivables, net	87,717	56,213
Investments in unconsolidated entities	187,505	139,550
Deferred tax assets, net	252,193	244,920
Property and equipment, net	7,721	7,515
Intangible assets, net	11,827	13,713
Goodwill	23,375	23,375
Total assets	3,913,276	3,438,558
Liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	153,389	121,865
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	192,184	214,500
Income taxes payable	28,492	47,540
Customer deposits	120,337	94,670
Mortgage borrowings	49,282	74,892
Loans payable and other borrowings	282,090	282,098
Liabilities attributable to consolidated option agreements	15,623	18,595
Revolving credit facility	40,000	0
Senior notes	1,389,169	1,039,497
Total liabilities	2,270,566	1,893,657
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 16)	'	'
Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	373,546	372,789
Retained earnings	69,227	43,479
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-818	-452
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	441,956	415,817
Non-controlling interests - joint ventures	7,131	7,236
Non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders	1,193,623	1,121,848
Total stockholders' equity	1,642,710	1,544,901
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,913,276	3,438,558
Common Class A [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Common stock	0	0
Common Class B [Member]	'	'
Stockholders' Equity	'	'
Common stock	$1	$1

Condensed_and_Consolidated_Bal1

Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Common stock, shares outstanding	122,281,240	'
Preferred stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common Class A [Member]	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	32,895,064	32,857,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	32,895,064	32,857,000
Common Class B [Member]	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	89,386,176	89,451,164
Common stock, shares outstanding	89,386,176	89,451,164

Condensed_and_Consolidated_Sta

Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Home closings revenue	$643,640	$496,033	$1,144,479	$862,802
Land closings revenue	5,974	5,616	18,073	14,470
Mortgage operations revenue	8,175	7,216	14,437	13,105
Total revenues	657,789	508,865	1,176,989	890,377
Cost of home closings	508,644	394,203	902,300	683,035
Cost of land closings	4,744	5,653	13,457	13,297
Mortgage operations expenses	4,648	4,069	8,584	7,559
Total cost of revenues	518,036	403,925	924,341	703,891
Gross margin	139,753	104,940	252,648	186,486
Sales, commissions and other marketing costs	41,951	34,267	77,117	60,209
General and administrative expenses	22,330	25,905	44,702	46,249
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities	-8,112	-8,466	-10,741	-11,624
Interest (income) expense, net	-24	700	425	214
Other expense, net	4,036	541	7,271	1,282
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	10,141	0	10,141
Indemnification and transaction (income) expense	-74	189,635	-163	187,925
Income (loss) before income taxes	79,646	-147,783	134,037	-107,910
Income tax provision (benefit)	24,147	-69,496	37,242	-53,961
Net income (loss)	55,499	-78,287	96,795	-53,949
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests - joint ventures	-222	-106	-339	-185
Net income (loss) before non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders	55,277	-78,393	96,456	-54,134
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders	-40,461	83,720	-70,708	59,461
Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	$14,816	$5,327	$25,748	$5,327
Earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.45	$0.16	$0.78	$0.16
Diluted	$0.45	$0.16	$0.78	$0.16
Weighted average number of shares of common stock:	'	'	'	'
Basic	32,875	32,806	32,866	32,806
Diluted	122,354	122,327	122,349	122,327

Condensed_and_Consolidated_Sta1

Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income (loss)	$55,499	($78,287)	$96,795	($53,949)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	14,682	3,253	418	-5,156
Post-retirement benefits adjustments, net of tax	-2,118	-71	-1,780	-107
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	12,564	3,182	-1,362	-5,263
Comprehensive income (loss)	68,063	-75,105	95,433	-59,212
Comprehensive income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	18,191	6,183	25,382	6,183
Joint Ventures [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests - joint ventures/Principal Equityholders	-222	-106	-339	-185
Principal Equityholders [Member]	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests - joint ventures/Principal Equityholders	($49,650)	$81,394	($69,712)	$65,580

Condensed_and_Consolidated_Sta2

Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Net Owner's Equity [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data	USD ($)	Common Class A [Member]	Common Class B [Member]	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Joint Ventures [Member]	Principal Equityholders [Member]
			USD ($)					USD ($)	USD ($)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$1,204,575	'	'	'	$1,231,050	'	($34,365)	$7,890	'
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	'	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Establish non-controlling interest on April 12, 2013	'	'	'	'	-1,231,050	'	34,365	'	1,196,685
Issuance of Common Stock, net of offering costs	668,598	'	'	668,598	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of Common Stock, net of offering costs, shares	'	32,857,800	112,784,964	'	'	'	'	'	'
Issuance of Common Stock, net of offering costs	1	'	1	'	'	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of New TMM Units and corresponding number of Class B Common Stock	-482,543	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-482,543
Repurchase of New TMM Units and corresponding number of Class B Common Stock, Shares	'	'	-23,333,800	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	-53,949	'	'	'	'	5,327	'	185	-59,461
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-5,263	'	'	'	'	'	856	'	-6,119
Share based compensation	84,430	'	'	3,746	'	'	'	'	80,684
Non-controlling interest of acquired entity	-106	'	'	'	'	'	'	-106	'
Distributions to non-controlling interests - joint ventures	-98	'	'	'	'	'	'	-98	'
Balance at Jun. 30, 2013	1,415,645	'	1	672,344	'	5,327	856	7,871	729,246
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2013	'	32,857,800	89,451,164	'	'	'	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	1,544,901	'	1	372,789	'	43,479	-452	7,236	1,121,848
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	'	32,857,800	89,451,164	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	96,795	'	'	'	'	25,748	'	339	70,708
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-1,362	'	'	'	'	'	-366	'	-996
Share based compensation	2,820	'	'	757	'	'	'	'	2,063
Exchange of New TMM Units and corresponding number of Class B Common Stock	'	37,264	-37,264	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cancellation of forfeited New TMM Units and corresponding number of Class B Common Stock	'	'	-27,724	'	'	'	'	'	'
Distributions to non-controlling interests - joint ventures	-444	'	'	'	'	'	'	-444	'
Balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$1,642,710	'	$1	$373,546	'	$69,227	($818)	$7,131	$1,193,623
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2014	'	32,895,064	89,386,176	'	'	'	'	'	'

Condensed_and_Consolidated_Sta3

Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net income (loss)	$96,795	($53,949)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:	'	'
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities	-10,741	-11,624
Stock compensation expense	2,820	84,430
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	18,861	3,961
Depreciation and amortization	2,625	2,723
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	10,141
Deferred income taxes	-8,226	3,793
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Real estate inventory and land deposits	-425,710	-397,685
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	-40,632	41,380
Customer deposits	25,499	32,089
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	6,637	-9,915
Income taxes payable	-18,832	135
Net cash used in operating activities	-350,904	-294,521
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Purchase of property and equipment	-1,774	-750
Distribution from unconsolidated entities	1,751	2,104
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash	6,743	-2,155
Investments of capital into unconsolidated entities	-56,662	-1,675
Net cash used in investing activities	-49,942	-2,476
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
Net proceeds from the issuance of Class A Common Stock	0	668,598
Purchase of New TMM Units and corresponding number of shares of Class B Common Stock	0	-482,543
Borrowings on line of credit related to mortgage borrowings	201,634	313,186
Repayments on line of credit related to mortgage borrowings	-227,244	-354,498
Proceeds from loans payable and other borrowings	28,404	15,218
Repayments of loans payable and other borrowings	-74,334	-24,496
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	93,000	907,000
Payments on revolving credit facility	-53,000	-957,000
Proceeds from the issuance of senior notes	350,000	550,000
Repayments on senior notes	0	-189,608
Deferred financing costs	-6,255	-15,096
Distributions to non-controlling interests - joint ventures	-444	-98
Net cash provided by financing activities	311,761	430,663
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	725	-13,121
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-88,360	120,545
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Beginning of period	389,181	300,602
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - End of period	300,821	421,147
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:	'	'
Income taxes paid, net	-63,391	-15,568
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'
(Decrease) increase in loans payable issued to sellers in connection with land purchase contracts	-15,135	107,964
Decrease (increase) in income taxes payable and related tax indemnification receivable from seller	$318	$78,956

Business

Business	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Business	'
	1. BUSINESS
	.Organization and Description of the Business — On April 12, 2013, Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (“TMHC” or the “Company”) completed the initial public offering (the “IPO”) of its Class A common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”). The shares of Class A Common Stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 10, 2013 under the ticker symbol “TMHC.” As a result of the completion of the IPO and a series of transactions pursuant to a Reorganization Agreement dated as of April 9, 2013 (the “Reorganization Transactions”), TMHC became the indirect parent of TMM Holdings Limited Partnership (“TMM Holdings”) through the formation of TMM Holdings II Limited Partnership (“New TMM”), a Cayman Islands limited partnership. TMM Holdings is a British Columbia limited partnership formed in 2011 by a consortium comprised of affiliates of TPG Global, LLC (the “TPG Entities”), investment funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. or their respective subsidiaries (the “Oaktree Entities”), and affiliates of JH Investments, Inc. (the “JH Entities” and together with the TPG Entities and Oaktree Entities, the “Principal Equityholders”). On July 13, 2011, TMM Holdings, through various wholly owned acquisition subsidiaries, acquired all of the outstanding shares of Taylor Woodrow Holdings (USA), Inc. (“Taylor Woodrow” and are now known as Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc., (“Taylor Morrison” or “TMC”) and Monarch Corporation (“Monarch”), collectively the “Predecessor,” from Taylor Wimpey plc (“Predecessor Parent Company”) through a combination of equity and debt (the “Acquisition”). In conjunction with the Acquisition, a series of holding companies and partnerships were established to hold TMM Holdings’ investments in the acquired businesses, of which the assets and liabilities were recorded at fair value. Unless the context requires otherwise, references in these financial statements to “we,” “us,” and “our” are to the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries.
	Taylor Morrison’s principal business is residential homebuilding and the development of lifestyle communities throughout the United States, with operations focused in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, and Texas. Taylor Morrison’s product lines feature entry-level, move-up, and luxury homes. Darling, a Texas based homebuilder founded in 1987, was acquired on December 31, 2012. Darling builds homes under the Darling Homes brand for move-up and luxury buyers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Houston markets. Monarch was founded in 1918, began homebuilding operations in 1936 and is one of the oldest names in Canadian homebuilding. Monarch’s business focuses on high-rise and single family residential construction in Ontario, Canada. Taylor Morrison and Monarch are the general contractors for all of their projects and retain subcontractors for home construction and site development. In addition to homebuilding, Taylor Morrison offers mortgage services to its customers in the United States through its mortgage brokerage subsidiary and title examination services in some U.S. locations through various joint ventures.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation — The accompanying unaudited Condensed and Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and accompanying notes included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the Reorganization Transactions, TMHC became the sole owner of the general partner of New TMM. As the general partner of New TMM, we exercise exclusive and complete control over New TMM. Consequently, for periods subsequent to April 9, 2013, we consolidate New TMM and record a non-controlling interest in our consolidated balance sheet for the economic interests in New TMM that are directly or indirectly held by the Principal Equityholders or by members of management and the Board of Directors. The consolidated financial statements for these periods include the accounts of TMHC, TMM Holdings, New TMM, TMC, Monarch and our consolidated subsidiaries, partnerships and other entities for which we have a controlling financial interest, and of variable interest entities in which we are deemed the primary beneficiary. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Financial Statements include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of our results for the interim periods presented. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.
	Unless otherwise stated, amounts are shown in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities recorded in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity.
	Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed and consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates include purchase price allocations, valuation of certain real estate, valuation of equity awards, valuation allowance on deferred tax assets and reserves for warranty and self-insured risks. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Investments in Consolidated and Unconsolidated Entities — We use the equity method of accounting for entities we do not control or exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee. For unconsolidated entities in which we function as the managing member, we have evaluated the rights held by our joint venture partners and determined that they have substantive participating rights that preclude the presumption of control. For joint ventures accounted for using the equity method, our share of net earnings or losses is included in equity in income of unconsolidated entities when earned and distributions are credited against our investment in the joint venture when received. See Note 6 – Investments in Unconsolidated Entities for financial statement information related to unconsolidated entities.
	In the ordinary course of business, we enter into land and lot option purchase contracts in order to procure land or lots for the construction of homes. Lot option contracts enable us to control significant lot positions with a minimal initial capital investment and substantially reduce the risks associated with land ownership and development. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, Consolidation, we have concluded that when we enter into an option or purchase agreement to acquire land or lots and pay a non-refundable deposit, a variable interest entity (“VIE”) may be created because we may be deemed to have provided subordinated financial support that will absorb some or all of an entity’s expected losses if they occur. Our exposure to loss related to our option contracts with third parties and unconsolidated entities consists of non-refundable option deposits totaling $46.5 million and $43.7 million, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Additionally, we posted $18.3 million and $14.9 million of letters of credit in lieu of cash deposits under certain option contracts as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Creditors of these VIEs, if any, generally have no recourse against us outside of the amounts of letters of credit (see Note 9 – Debt – Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Guarantees).
	Non-controlling Interests – Joint Ventures — We are involved in several joint ventures with independent third parties for land development and homebuilding activities. If we exercise control over entities, we consolidate joint ventures when we are the primary beneficiary. For these entities, their financial statements are consolidated in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Financial Statements and the other partners’ equity are recorded as non-controlling interests – joint ventures.
	Non-controlling Interests – Principal Equityholders — Immediately prior to our IPO, the existing holders of TMM Holdings’ limited partnership interests exchanged their limited partnership interests for limited partnership interests of New TMM (“New TMM Units”) as part of the Reorganization Transactions. For each New TMM received in the exchange, the holders of New TMM Units also received a corresponding number of shares of our Class B common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”). Our Class B Common Stock has voting rights but no economic rights. One share of Class B Common Stock, together with one New TMM Unit is exchangeable into one share of our Class A Common Stock in accordance with our Exchange Agreement.
	The composition of our outstanding common stock as of June 30, 2014 was as follows:
	Class A Common Stock				Class B Common Stock				Total
		32,895,064				89,386,176				122,281,240
		26.9	%			73.1	%			100	%
	Self Insurance and Warranty Reserves — We regularly review the reasonableness and adequacy of our self insurance and warranty reserves and make adjustments to the balance of the pre-existing reserves to reflect changes in trends and historical data as information becomes available. Self insurance and warranty reserves are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets. A summary of the changes in our warranty reserves is as follows (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
			2014				2013				2014			2013
	Reserve — beginning of period		$	45,305			$	41,403			$	41,403		$	39,760
	Additions to reserves			5,758				2,689				8,141			8,263
	Costs and claims incurred			(5,473	)			(3,066	)			(8,087	)		(7,410	)
	Change in estimates to pre-existing reserves			(718	)			678				3,631			1,248
	Foreign currency adjustment			201				(235	)			(15	)		(392	)
	Reserve — end of period		$	45,073			$	41,469			$	45,073		$	41,469
	Revenue Recognition
	Home Sales — Revenues from home sales are recorded at closing, using the completed contract method of accounting at the time each home is delivered, title and possession are transferred to the buyer, there is no significant continuing involvement with the home, and the buyer has demonstrated sufficient initial and continuing investment in the property.
	Condominium Sales — Revenues from the sale of condominium units is recognized when construction is beyond the preliminary stage, the buyer is committed to the extent of being unable to require a refund from the Company under applicable laws except for non-delivery of the unit, sufficient units in the project have been sold to ensure that the property will not be converted to a rental property, the sales proceeds are collectible, and the aggregate sales proceeds and the total cost of the project can be reasonably estimated. For our Canadian high-rise condominiums, these conditions are met when a certificate of occupancy has been received, all significant conditions of registration have been performed and the purchaser has the right to occupy the unit.
	Land Sales — Revenues from land sales are recognized when title is transferred to the buyer, there is no significant continuing involvement, and the buyer has demonstrated sufficient initial and continuing investment in the property sold. If the buyer has not made an adequate initial or continuing investment in the property, the profit on such sales is deferred until these conditions are met.
	Mortgage Operations — Revenues from loan origination are recognized at the time the related real estate transactions are completed, usually upon the close of escrow. All of the loans Taylor Morrison Home Funding, LLC (“TMHF”) originates are sold within a short period of time, generally 20 days, on a non-recourse basis as further described in Note 9 – Debt – Mortgage Company Loan Facilities. After the loans are sold, we retain potential liability for possible claims by purchasers of the loan, that we breached certain limited industry-standard representations and warranties in the loan sale agreement. Gains or losses from the sale of mortgages are recognized based on the difference between the selling price and carrying value of the related loans upon sale.
	Deposits — Forfeited buyer deposits related to home, condominium, and land sales are recognized as an offset to other expense, net in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period in which we determine that the buyer will not complete the purchase of the property and the deposit is determined to be non-refundable to the buyer.
	Sales Discounts and Incentives — We grant home buyers sales discounts and incentives from time to time, including cash discounts, discounts on options included in the home, option upgrades, and seller-paid financing or closing costs. Discounts are generally accounted for as a reduction in the sales price of the home.
	Income Taxes — We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on future tax consequences of temporary differences between the amounts reported for financial reporting purposes and the amounts deductible for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period when the changes are enacted.
	In accordance with the provisions of ASC 740, we periodically assess our deferred tax assets, including the benefit from net operating losses, to determine if a valuation allowance is required. A valuation allowance must be established when, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Realization of the deferred tax assets is dependent upon, among other matters, taxable income in prior years available for carryback, estimates of future income, tax planning strategies, and reversal of existing temporary differences.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements — In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASU 2014-12”), which provides guidance on the accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. ASU 2014-12 is effective beginning January 1, 2016. We do not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2014-12 will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing (“ASU 2014-11”), which requires that repurchase-to-maturity transactions be accounted for as secured borrowings consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. In additions, the amendments require separate accounting for a transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty, which will result in secured borrowing accounting for the repurchase agreement. ASU 2014-11 is effective beginning January 1, 2015. We do not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2014-11 will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which provides guidance for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets and supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry-specific guidance. This ASU also supersedes some cost guidance included in Subtopic 605-35, “Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts.” The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under today’s guidance. These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2017 and, at that time the Company may adopt the new standard under the full retrospective approach or the modified retrospective approach. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the method and impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
	In July 2013 the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11 Income Taxes (“ASU 2013–11”), which provides guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss, or tax credit carryforward exists. ASU 2013-11 is effective beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In April 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, Liabilities (“ASU 2013-04”), which provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date. ASU 2013-04 is effective beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of ASU 2013-04 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

Operating_and_Reporting_Segmen

Operating and Reporting Segments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Operating and Reporting Segments	'
	3. OPERATING AND REPORTING SEGMENTS
	In accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, we have twelve homebuilding operating divisions which we aggregate into three reportable homebuilding segments. These segments are engaged in the business of acquiring and developing land, constructing homes, marketing and selling those homes, and providing warranty and customer service. We aggregate our operating segments into a reporting segment based on similar long-term economic characteristics. We have no inter-segment sales as all home sales are to external customers. We capitalize certain interest costs to inventory during the development and construction periods. Capitalized interest is charged to cost of home closings when the related inventory is delivered to customers. In addition, we include Mortgage Operations as a separate segment. Our reporting segments are as follows:
	East (Domestic)		Houston (which includes a Taylor Morrison division and a Darling Homes division), Austin, Dallas, North Florida and West Florida
	West (Domestic)		Phoenix, Northern California, Southern California and Denver
	Canada (Foreign)		Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa and Toronto
	Mortgage Operations (Domestic)		Mortgage and Financial Services
	Management primarily evaluates segment performance based on segment adjusted gross margin, which is comprised of segment gross margin, as defined under GAAP, less interest amortized to cost of home closings (“adjusted gross margin”). We define segment gross margin as homebuilding and land revenue less cost of home construction, commissions and other sales costs, land development and other land sales costs and other costs incurred by or allocated to each segment, including impairments. Operating results for each segment may not be indicative of the results for such segment had it been an independent, stand-alone entity.
	Our segment information is as follows (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenue:
	East		$	349,396		$	276,804		$	622,423		$	471,876
	West			239,437			166,345			430,623			301,081
	Canada			60,781			58,500			109,506			104,315
	Mortgage Operations			8,175			7,216			14,437			13,105
	Total revenues			657,789			508,865			1,176,989			890,377
	Gross margin:
	East			76,343			52,563			136,229			89,590
	West			47,482			35,247			88,651			63,715
	Canada			12,401			13,983			21,915			27,635
	Mortgage Operations			3,527			3,147			5,853			5,546
	Total gross margin			139,753			104,940			252,648			186,486
	Corporate and unallocated expenses(1)			(64,281	)		(60,172	)		(121,819	)		(106,458	)
	Equity in income of unconsolidated entities			8,112			8,466			10,741			11,624
	Indemnification and transaction income (expense)			74			(189,635	)		163			(187,925	)
	Loss on extinguishment of debt			—			(10,141	)		—			(10,141	)
	Interest and other (expense) income, net			(4,012	)		(1,241	)		(7,696	)		(1,496	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		$	79,646		$	(147,783	)	$	134,037		$	(107,910	)
		-1	Represents sales, commissions and other marketing costs, and general and administrative expenses which do
			not have a readily determinable metric to allocate to the segments.
			Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
			East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Total
												Operations
	Gross margin		$	76,343		$	47,482		$	12,401		$	3,527		$	139,753
	Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue			5,827			9,172			2,065			—			17,064
	Adjusted gross margin		$	82,170		$	56,654		$	14,466		$	3,527		$	156,817
			Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
			East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Total
												Operations
	Gross margin		$	52,562		$	35,247		$	13,983		$	3,148		$	104,940
	Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue			4,176			4,515			2,875			—			11,566
	Adjusted gross margin		$	56,738		$	39,762		$	16,858		$	3,148		$	116,506
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
			East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Total
												Operations
	Gross margin		$	136,229		$	88,651		$	21,915		$	5,853		$	252,648
	Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue			9,726			14,821			3,633			—			28,180
	Adjusted gross margin		$	145,955		$	103,472		$	25,548		$	5,853		$	280,828
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
			East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Total
												Operations
	Gross margin		$	89,590		$	63,715		$	27,635		$	5,546		$	186,486
	Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue			6,723			7,900			5,002			—			19,625
	Adjusted gross margin		$	96,313		$	71,615		$	32,637		$	5,546		$	206,111
			June 30, 2014
			East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Corporate		Total
												Operations			and
															Unallocated
	Real estate inventory and land deposits		$	1,202,712		$	1,305,809		$	267,418		$	—		$	—	$	2,775,939
	Investments in unconsolidated entities			25,752			46,768			113,741			1,244			—		187,505
	Other assets			145,976			41,129			268,034			91,642			403,051		949,832
	Total assets		$	1,374,440		$	1,393,706		$	649,193		$	92,886		$	403,051	$	3,913,276
		December 31, 2013
		East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Corporate		Total
											Operations			and
														Unallocated
Real estate inventory and land deposits		$	1,048,091		$	1,002,500		$	255,487		$	—		$	—	$	2,306,078
Investments in unconsolidated entities			20,191			—			118,115			1,244			—		139,550
Other assets			103,107			27,842			289,527			110,004			462,450		992,930
Total assets		$	1,171,389		$	1,030,342		$	663,129		$	111,248		$	462,450	$	3,438,558

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	4. EARNINGS PER SHARE
	Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income available to TMHC by the weighted average number of Class A Common Stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to the potential dilution that could occur if all shares of Class B Common Stock and their corresponding New TMM Units were exchanged for Class A Common Stock and if equity awards to issue common stock that are dilutive were exercised (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income available to TMHC — basic	$	14,816	$	5,327	$	25,748	$	5,327
	Principal Equityholders’ non-controlling interest		40,461		14,492		70,708		14,492
	Loss fully attributable to Class A Common Stock		45		30		244		30
	Net income — diluted	$	55,322	$	19,849	$	96,700	$	19,849
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares — basic (Class A)		32,875		32,806		32,866		32,806
	Principal Equityholders’ non-controlling interest (Class B)		89,434		89,503		89,443		89,503
	Restricted stock units		45		18		40		18
	Weighted average shares — diluted		122,354		122,327		122,349		122,327
	Earnings per common share:
	Basic	$	0.45	$	0.16	$	0.78	$	0.16
	Diluted	$	0.45	$	0.16	$	0.78	$	0.16
	We excluded a total of 1,264,137 and 1,252,237 stock options and time-vesting RSUs from the calculation of earnings per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and excluded 1,109,364 stock options from the calculation of the earnings per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, as their inclusion is anti-dilutive.
	The shares of Class B Common Stock have voting rights but no economic rights, including no rights to dividends or distribution on liquidation, and therefore, are not participating securities. Accordingly, Class B Common Stock is not included in basic earnings per share. Additionally, the income from Principal Equityholders’ non-controlling interest and the related Class B Shares produces an anti-dilutive effect on diluted earnings per common share.

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract]	'
Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits	'
	5. REAL ESTATE INVENTORY AND LAND DEPOSITS
	Real Estate Inventory — Inventory consists of raw land, land under development, land held for future development, homes under construction, completed homes, and model homes. Inventory is carried at cost, less any impairment, if applicable. In addition to direct carrying costs, we also capitalize interest, real estate taxes, and related development costs that benefit the entire community, such as field construction supervision and related direct overhead. Home construction costs are accumulated and charged to cost of sales at home closing using the specific identification method. Land acquisition, development, interest, taxes, overhead, and condominium construction costs are allocated to homes and units using methods that approximate the relative sales value method. These costs are capitalized to inventory from the point development begins to the point construction is completed. Changes in estimated costs to be incurred in a community are generally allocated to the remaining homes on a prospective basis. For those communities that have been temporarily closed or where development has been discontinued, we do not allocate interest or other costs to the community’s inventory until operations begin again.
	In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, we review our real estate inventory for indicators of impairment by community during each reporting period. In conducting the review for indicators of impairment on a community level, we evaluate, among other things, the margins on homes that have been delivered, margins on homes under sales contracts in backlog, projected margins with regard to future home sales over the life of the community, projected margins with regard to future land sales and the estimated fair value of the land itself. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded no impairments on real estate assets.
	As discussed in Note 2 under Investments in Consolidated and Unconsolidated Entities, in the ordinary course of business, we acquire various specific performance lots through existing lot option agreements. Real estate not owned under these contracts is consolidated into real estate inventory with a corresponding liability in liabilities attributable to consolidated option agreements in the Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):
			June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Operating communities		$	2,287,201		$	1,862,649
	Real estate held for development or sale			426,601			381,095
	Total owned inventory			2,713,802			2,243,744
	Real estate not owned			15,623			18,595
	Total real estate inventory		$	2,729,425		$	2,262,339
	The development status of our land inventory is as follows (dollars in thousands):
			June 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
			Owned Lots (1)			Book Value of Land			Owned Lots (1)			Book Value of Land
						and Development						and Development
	Raw			12,268		$	529,368			13,982		$	425,759
	Partially developed			11,478			602,828			10,828			516,492
	Finished			8,643			839,104			7,559			732,015
	Long-term strategic assets			3,557			25,580			3,729			27,988
	Total			35,946		$	1,996,880			36,098		$	1,702,254
	-1	Includes 1,991 and 2,370 lots which are owned within unconsolidated joint ventures at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Capitalized Interest — We capitalize certain interest costs to real estate inventory during the active development and construction periods. Capitalized interest is amortized to cost of revenues when the related inventory is delivered to the homebuyer. Interest capitalized, incurred, expensed and amortized is as follows (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Interest capitalized – beginning of period		$	97,875		$	68,827		$	87,101		$	59,643
	Interest incurred			25,943			19,954			48,133			37,197
	Interest expense not qualified for capitalization and recorded as interest expense			300			(700	)		—			(700	)
	Interest amortized to cost of revenues			(17,064	)		(11,566	)		(28,180	)		(19,625	)
	Interest capitalized – end of period		$	107,054		$	76,515		$	107,054		$	76,515
	Land Deposits — We pay deposits related to land options and land purchase contracts, which are capitalized when paid and classified as land deposits until the associated property is purchased. To the extent the deposits are non-refundable, they are charged to expense if the land acquisition process is terminated or no longer determined probable. We review the likelihood of the acquisition of contracted lots in conjunction with our periodic real estate inventory impairment analysis. Non-refundable deposits are recorded as a component of real estate inventory in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets at the time the deposit is applied to the acquisition price of the land based on the terms of the underlying agreements. Refundable deposits are recorded in prepaid expenses and other assets, net in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	We are subject to the usual obligations associated with entering into contracts, including option contracts, for the purchase, development, and sale of real estate inventory in the routine conduct of our business. We have entered into a number of land purchase option contracts, generally through cash deposits or letters of credit, for the right to purchase land or lots at a future point in time with predetermined terms. We do not have title to the property and the creditors generally have no recourse against us, except in Canada where sellers generally have full recourse under statutory regulations. Our obligations with respect to the option contracts are generally limited to the forfeiture of the related non-refundable cash deposits and/or letters of credit. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had the right to purchase approximately 4,372 and 6,570 lots under land option purchase contracts, respectively, which represents an aggregate purchase price of $438.1 million and $500.9 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. As of June 30, 2014, we had $46.5 million in land deposits and had posted $18.3 million in letters of credit related to land options and land purchase contracts. As of December 31, 2013, we had $43.7 million in land deposits and had posted $14.9 million in letters of credit related to land options and land purchase contracts.
	For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, no impairment of option deposits or capitalized pre-acquisition costs were recorded. We continue to evaluate the terms of open land option and purchase contracts and may impair option deposits and capitalized pre-acquisition costs in the future, particularly in those instances where land sellers or third-party financial entities are unwilling to renegotiate significant contract terms.

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	'
	6. INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
	We participate in a number of joint ventures with unrelated third parties, with ownership interests of up to 65.0%. These entities are generally involved in real estate development, mortgage lending or title services.
	Summarized condensed, unaudited financial information of unconsolidated entities that are accounted for by the equity method is as follows (in thousands):
		June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Assets:
	Real estate inventory	$	451,657		$	434,411
	Other assets		382,171			138,940
	Total assets	$	833,828		$	573,351
	Liabilities and owners’ equity:
	Debt	$	150,511		$	139,355
	Other liabilities		175,147			174,371
	Total liabilities		325,658		$	313,726
	Owners’ equity:
	TMHC		187,505			139,550
	Others		320,665			120,075
	Total owners’ equity		508,170			259,625
	Total liabilities and owners’ equity	$	833,828		$	573,351
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenues	$	57,897		$	81,663		$	75,279		$	109,031
	Costs and expenses		(36,422	)		(58,704	)		(48,169	)		(74,459	)
	Income of unconsolidated entities	$	21,475		$	22,959		$	27,110		$	34,572
	Company’s share in income of unconsolidated entities	$	8,112		$	8,466		$	10,741		$	11,624
	Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	$	4,884		$	1,154		$	18,861		$	3,961
	We have investments in, and advances to, a number of joint ventures with unrelated parties to develop land and to develop condominium projects, including for-sale residential units and commercial space. Some of these joint ventures develop land for the sole use of the joint venture participants, including us, and others develop land for sale to the joint venture participants and to unrelated builders. Our share of the joint venture profit relating to lots we purchase from the joint ventures is deferred until homes are delivered by us and title passes to a homebuyer.
	Fair value adjustments for our investments in unconsolidated entities are recorded at the consolidated level and are amortized against our share of earnings of the underlying joint ventures as the underlying joint venture assets are sold.

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	'
	7. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
		June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Real estate development costs to complete	$	25,224	$	28,491
	Compensation and employee benefits		36,044		49,362
	Insurance, litigation reserves, and other professional fees		6,060		6,935
	Self-insurance and warranty reserves		45,073		41,403
	Interest payable		22,204		17,024
	Merger and restructuring reserves		934		1,326
	Property and sales taxes payable		11,400		22,731
	Other accruals		45,245		47,228
	Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	192,184	$	214,500

Loans_Payable_and_Other_Borrow

Loans Payable and Other Borrowings	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Loans Payable and Other Borrowings	'
	8. LOANS PAYABLE AND OTHER BORROWINGS
	Loans payable and other borrowings as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consist of amounts due to various land sellers and other unrelated business partners. Loans payable bear interest at rates that ranged from 0% to 8% at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and generally are secured by the land that was acquired with the loans. Where required, we impute interest for loans with no stated interest rates.
	At June 30, 2014, principal maturities of loans payable and other borrowings for the years ending December 31 are as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	127,337
	2015		47,748
	2016		34,480
	2017		15,022
	2018		43,030
	Thereafter		14,473
	Total loans payable and other borrowings	$	282,090

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	9. DEBT
	Senior notes and other borrowings consist of the following (in thousands):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2020, with $9.7 million and $10.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively and includes $3.8 million and $4.1 million of unamortized bond premium at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	$	489,169	$	489,497
	5.25% Senior Notes due 2021, with $8.1 million and $8.7 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively		550,000		550,000
	5.625% Senior Notes due 2024, with $5.2 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at June 30, 2014		350,000		—
	$400 million Restated Revolving Credit Facility with $6.8 million and $7.4 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 respectively		40,000		—
	Mortgage borrowings – Flagstar Agreement		28,423		38,084
	Mortgage borrowings – Comerica Agreement		20,859		36,808
	Total Senior Notes and bank financing	$	1,478,451	$	1,114,389
	Unamortized debt issue costs related to the Senior Notes (as defined below) and the Restated Revolving Credit Facility are included in prepaid expenses and other assets, net in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized to interest expense in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	2020 Senior Notes
	On April 13, 2012, TMC and Monarch Communities Inc. (together, the “Bond Co-Issuers”) issued $550.0 million of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “Initial Notes”) at an initial offering price of 100% of the principal amount (the “Offering”). The net proceeds from the sale of the Initial Notes were $537.4 million, net of debt issuance costs of $12.6 million, and were used, in part, to repay existing indebtedness. The remaining proceeds of approximately $187.4 million from the Offering were used by the Bond Co-Issuers for general corporate purposes. An additional $3.0 million of issuance costs were settled outside the bond proceeds.
	On August 21, 2012, the Bond Co-Issuers issued an additional $125.0 million of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 (the “Additional Notes” together with the Initial Notes, the “2020 Senior Notes”) at an initial offering price of 105.5% of the principal amount. The Bond Co-Issuers received $132.5 million including prepaid interest, net of debt issuance costs of $3.1 million. The net proceeds were used for general corporate purposes. The Additional Notes issued August 21, 2012 were issued pursuant to the existing indenture for the 2020 Senior Notes. The 2020 Senior Notes are unsecured and not subject to registration rights.
	On April 12, 2013, TMHC used $204.3 million of the net proceeds of the IPO to acquire New TMM Units from New TMM (at a price equal to the price paid by the underwriters for shares of Class A Common Stock in the IPO). TMM Holdings used these proceeds to repay a portion of the 2020 Senior Notes.
	Obligations to pay principal and interest on the 2020 Senior Notes are guaranteed by TMM Holdings, Taylor Morrison Holdings, Inc., Monarch Parent Inc. and the U.S. homebuilding subsidiaries of Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. (collectively, the “Guarantors”), each of which is directly or indirectly 100.0% owned by TMM Holdings. Such guarantees are full and unconditional, and joint and several. We do not provide separate financial statements of the Guarantors or condensed consolidating financial information because the 2020 Senior Notes are not registered and are not subject to registration rights. The 2020 Senior Notes and the guarantees are senior unsecured obligations of the Bond Co-Issuers and the Guarantors. The indenture for the 2020 Senior Notes contains covenants that limit (i) the making of investments, (ii) the payment of dividends and the redemption of equity and junior debt, (iii) the incurrence of additional indebtedness, (iv) asset dispositions, (v) mergers and similar corporate transactions, (vi) the incurrence of liens, (vii) the incurrence of prohibitions on payments and asset transfers among the issuers and restricted subsidiaries and (viii) transactions with affiliates, among others. The indenture governing the 2020 Senior Notes contains customary events of default. If we do not apply the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales within specified deadlines, we will be required to offer to repurchase the 2020 Senior Notes at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest) with such proceeds. We are also required to offer to repurchase the 2020 Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of their aggregate principal amount (plus accrued and unpaid interest) upon certain change of control events.
	2021 Senior Notes
	On April 16, 2013, the Bond Co-Issuers issued $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Senior Notes”). The 2021 Senior Notes are unsecured and are not subject to registration rights. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2021 Senior Notes were $541.7 million, net of approximately $8.3 million of debt issuance costs, and were used by the Bond Co-Issuers to repay the outstanding balance under the Restated Revolving Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes, including the purchase of additional land inventory.
	The 2021 Senior Notes are guaranteed by the same Guarantors that guarantee the 2020 Senior Notes. The indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes contains covenants, change of control and asset sale offer provisions that are similar to those contained in the indenture governing the 2020 Senior Notes.
	2024 Senior Notes
	On March 5, 2014, the Bond Co-Issuers issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “2024 Senior Notes”). The 2024 Senior Notes are unsecured and are not subject to registration rights. The approximate net proceeds from the issuance of the 2024 Senior Notes were $345.3 million, net of approximately $4.7 million of debt issuance costs, were used by the Bond Co-Issuers to repay the outstanding balance under the Restated Revolving Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.
	The 2024 Senior Notes will mature on March 1, 2024. The 2024 Senior Notes are guaranteed by the same Guarantors that guarantee the 2020 and 2021 Senior Notes. The indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes contains covenants that limit the ability of the Bond Co-Issuers and the Guarantors to incur debt secured by liens and enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions. The indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes contains events of default that are similar to those contained in the indentures governing the 2020 and the 2021 Senior Notes. The change of control provisions in the indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes are similar to those contained in the indentures governing the 2020 and 2021 Senior Notes, but a credit rating downgrade must also occur in connection with the change of control before the repurchase offer requirement is triggered for the 2024 Senior Notes.
	Prior to December 1, 2023, the 2024 Senior Notes are redeemable at a price equal to 100% plus a “make-whole” premium for payments through December 1, 2023 (plus accrued and unpaid interest). Beginning on December 1, 2023, the 2024 Senior Notes are redeemable at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest).
	Restated Revolving Credit Facility
	On January 15, 2014, TMC and various other subsidiaries of TMHC (collectively, the “Borrowers”), entered into Amendment No. 1 to the senior revolving credit facility entered into with a syndicate of third party banks and financial institutions in July 2011 and amended and restated as of April 13, 2012 and further amended and restated as of April 12, 2013 (the “Restated Revolving Credit Facility”). This Amendment No. 1 released Monarch from all of its obligations under the Restated Revolving Credit Facility. As a result, the only borrower under the Restated Revolving Credit Facility is TMC. The Restated Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by the same Guarantors that guarantee the 2020 Senior Notes.
	The Restated Revolving Credit Facility contains certain “springing” financial covenants, requiring TMM Holdings and its subsidiaries to comply with a certain maximum capitalization ratio and a certain minimum consolidated tangible net worth test. The financial covenants would be in effect for any fiscal quarter during which any (a) loans under the Restated Revolving Credit Facility are outstanding during the last day of such fiscal quarter or on more than five separate days during such fiscal quarter or (b) undrawn letters of credit (except to the extent cash collateralized) issued under the Restated Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate amount greater than $40.0 million or unreimbursed letters of credit issued under the Restated Revolving Credit Facility are outstanding on the last day of such fiscal quarter or for more than five consecutive days during such fiscal quarter. For purposes of determining compliance with the financial covenants for any fiscal quarter, the Restated Revolving Credit Facility provides that TMC may exercise an equity cure by issuing certain permitted securities for cash or otherwise recording cash contributions to its capital that will, upon the contribution of such cash to TMC, be included in the calculation of consolidated tangible net worth and consolidated total capitalization. The equity cure right is exercisable up to twice in any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters and up to five times overall. The maximum debt to total capitalization ratio is 0.60 to 1.00. The ratio as calculated by the Borrowers at June 30, 2014 was 0.47 to 1.00. The minimum consolidated tangible net worth requirement was $1.3 billion at June 30, 2014. At June 30, 2014, the Borrowers’ tangible net worth, as defined in the Restated Revolving Credit Facility, was $1.6 billion.
	The Restated Revolving Credit Facility contains certain restrictive covenants including limitations on incurrence of liens, dividends and other distributions, asset dispositions and investments in entities that are not guarantors, limitations on prepayment of subordinated indebtedness and limitations on fundamental changes. The Restated Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default, subject to applicable grace periods, including for nonpayment of principal, interest or other amounts, violation of covenants (including financial covenants, subject to the exercise of an equity cure), incorrectness of representations and warranties in any material respect, cross default and cross acceleration, bankruptcy, material monetary judgments, ERISA events with material adverse effect, actual or asserted invalidity of material guarantees and change of control. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with its financial covenants.
	There were $40.0 million in outstanding borrowings under the Restated Revolving Credit Facility at June 30, 2014 and there were no outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2013. As of June 30, 2014, the Borrowers had $325.1 million of availability for borrowings including $165.1 million of availability for letters of credit (giving effect to a sub-limit for letters of credit of $200.0 million and $34.9 million of letters of credit outstanding as of such date).
	Mortgage Company Loan Facilities
	Borrowings under our two TMHF warehouse facilities are accounted for as a secured borrowing under ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing. The mortgage borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are collateralized by $77.0 million and $95.7 million, respectively, of mortgage loans held for sale, which comprise the balance of mortgage receivables. The six months ended June 30, 2013 also included restricted short-term investments in certificate of deposits known as CDARS of $2.0 million, which are included in restricted cash in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets. Total capacity under the TMHF warehouse facilities available to TMHC at June 30, 2014 is $90.0 million.
	Loans, Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Guarantees
	In the course of land development and acquisition, we have issued letters of credit under our Restated Revolving Credit Facility to various land sellers and municipalities, of which we had $34.9 million outstanding as of June 30, 2014.
	Through our subsidiaries, we are committed, under various loans, letters of credit and surety bonds, to perform certain development and construction activities and provide certain guarantees in the normal course of business. These guarantees have been made in connection with joint venture funding of our operations in Canada. Loans, outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds under these arrangements, including our share of responsibility for arrangements with our joint ventures, totaled $206.1 million and $212.2 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Although significant development and construction activities have been completed related to these site improvements, the letters of credit and surety bonds are reduced as development and construction work is completed, but not fully released until warranty periods have expired.
	Monarch is party to a credit facility with The Toronto-Dominion Bank (“TD Facility”). The TD Facility provides borrowings, including letters of credit, of up to CAD $100.0 million or its U.S. dollar equivalent in support of Monarch projects. Under the terms of the TD Facility, the first CAD $80.0 million drawn under the facility is secured by liens on the interests of Monarch in certain Canadian real property. Amounts drawn above CAD $80.0 million are secured with cash. There was a total of CAD $63.3 million and CAD $65.2 million of letters of credit outstanding under the TD Facilities as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Monarch also guarantees the credit facilities that certain joint ventures are party to with the Toronto-Dominion Bank with availability of CAD $28.8 million and CAD $34.6 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, which is in addition to the TD facility noted above. There was a total of CAD $27.4 million and CAD $33.3 million of letters of credit outstanding under joint venture credit facilities as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Monarch is also party to a credit facility with HSBC Bank Canada (“HSBC Facility”). The HSBC Facility provides a letter of credit facility of up to CAD $24.2 million as of June 30, 2014 in support of Monarch’s construction projects. Under the terms of the HSBC Facility, amounts drawn under this facility are secured by liens over the interests of Monarch in certain Canadian real property or cash. There were CAD $13.3 million and CAD $18.0 million letters of credit outstanding under the HSBC Facility as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Both the TD Facility and the HSBC Facility are 364-day facilities that are scheduled to expire on June 30 of each year. The HSBC Facility has been renewed and extended to June 30, 2015. The Company is currently negotiating the terms of the renewal of the TD Facility, on substantially the same terms and conditions, and the existing TD Facility has been extended on an interim basis, pending the final renewal of the TD Facility. The annual renewal process has been proceeding in a manner similar to that in previous years. If the Company fails to renew the TD Facility, it will be required to find other sources of letters of credit to support its operations (such as cash collateral or letters of credit issued under the Restated Revolving Credit Facility).

Fair_Value_Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures	'
	10. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES
	We have adopted ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurements (“ASC 820”) for valuation of financial instruments. ASC 820 provides a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, expands disclosures about fair value measurements, and establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are summarized as follows:
	Level 1 — Fair value is based on quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
	Level 2 — Fair value is determined using quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or are directly or indirectly observable.
	Level 3 — Fair value is determined using one or more significant inputs that are unobservable in active markets at the measurement date, such as a pricing model, discounted cash flow, or similar technique.
	The fair value of our mortgages receivable is derived from negotiated rates with partner lending institutions. The fair value of our 2020 Senior Notes, 2021 Senior Notes and 2024 Senior Notes is derived from quoted market prices by independent dealers in markets that are not active. The carrying value and fair value of our financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
			June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Level in Fair	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
		Value Hierarchy	Value		Fair		Value		Fair
					Value				Value
	Description:
	Mortgages receivable	2	$	77,010	$	79,051	$	95,718	$	97,294
	Mortgage borrowings	2		49,282		49,282		74,892		74,892
	Loans receivable	2		48,028		48,028		33,395		33,395
	Loans payable	2		282,090		282,090		282,098		282,098
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2020	2		489,169		535,640		489,497		537,223
	5.25% Senior Notes due 2021	2		550,000		558,250		550,000		532,125
	5.625% Senior Notes due 2024	2		350,000		346,500		N/A		N/A
	We consider the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, other receivables, net, accounts payable and the Restated Revolving Credit Facility borrowings to approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	11. INCOME TAXES
	The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was based on the statutory income tax rates in the United States and Canada, affected by state income taxes, changes in deferred tax assets, changes in valuation allowances, preferential treatment of deductions relating to homebuilding activities, the establishment of uncertain tax positions and interest relating to uncertain tax positions.
	The provision for income taxes for each of the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 consists of the following (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		June 30,					June 30,
		2014		2013			2014		2013
	United States		18,370		(76,127	)		28,088		(65,982	)
	Foreign		5,777		6,631			9,154		12,021
	Total income tax provision (benefit)		24,147		(69,496	)		37,242		(53,961	)
	As of June 30, 2014, cumulative gross unrecognized tax benefits were $2.1 million in the U.S. and $7.1 million in Canada and all unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. As of December 31, 2013, our cumulative gross unrecognized tax benefits were $2.1 million in the U.S. and $7.9 million in Canada. These amounts are included in income taxes payable in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. No unrecognized tax benefits are expected to reverse in the next 12 months.

RelatedParty_Transactions

Related-Party Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related-Party Transactions	'
	12. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	From time to time, we may engage in transactions with entities that are affiliated with one or more of the Principal Equityholders. There were $15.3 million and $19.0 million in real estate inventory acquisitions from such affiliates in the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. There were $31.0 million and $19.0 million in real estate inventory acquisitions from such affiliates in the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We believe such real estate transactions with related parties are in the normal course of operations and are executed at arm’s length as they are entered into at terms comparable to those with unrelated third parties.
	In April 2014, one of our subsidiaries formed a joint venture, Marblehead Development Partners LLC (“MDP”), with affiliates of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and TPG Capital, LLC to acquire and develop Marblehead, a coastal residential development in San Clemente, California consisting of 195.5 acres. The acquisition of the Marblehead site from LV Marblehead, a subsidiary owned by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., occurred on April 8, 2014. Our subsidiary has made an initial capital investment of approximately $46.8 million in MDP and is a minority capital partner and also the operating partner responsible for land development and homebuilding on the Marblehead site, for which we will be entitled to receive an incrementally greater return on our capital investment if the Marblehead project achieves certain economic performance thresholds. In July 2014, MDP entered into an approximately $264.2 million non-recourse construction and development loan with affiliates of Starwood Property Trust as initial lender and administrative agent to finance development and home construction at the Marblehead site. In connection with entering into the loan agreement, one of our subsidiaries provided the lenders with customary completion, indemnity and environmental guarantees subject to usual non-recourse terms. Home construction at the Marblehead site is expected to begin in 2015.
	Management and Advisory Fees — Management fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 were $0.2 million and $1.5 million, respectively. We did not incur any management fee expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014. The management services agreement with affiliates of TPG and Oaktree was terminated immediately prior to the IPO in exchange for an aggregate payment of $29.8 million split equally between affiliates of TPG and Oaktree, which was recorded as a transaction expense during the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Management fees are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	In conjunction with the formation of TMM Holdings and in connection with the Acquisition, an affiliate of JH entered into a partnership services agreement with TMM Holdings relating to the provision of certain services to TMM Holdings. In consideration of these services, TMM Holdings granted to the JH affiliate an amount of partnership interests, subject to certain terms, conditions and restrictions contained in a unit award agreement and the TMM Holdings limited partnership agreement. Prior to the IPO, in connection with the Reorganization Transactions, the Company recorded a one-time, non-cash charge of $80.2 million which was recorded as indemnification and transaction (income) expense in the 2013 Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Operations in respect of the modification of the Class J Units in TMM Holdings resulting from the termination of the JHI Partnership Services Agreement between JH and TMM Holdings and the direct or indirect exchange (on a one-for-one basis) of the Class J Units in TMM Holdings for units having substantially equivalent performance vesting and distribution terms in the TPG and Oaktree Holding Vehicles.
	Canadian Operations — Loans and other receivables due from joint ventures and partners in the joint ventures was $48.0 million and $33.4 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, which comprise the balance of loans receivable in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Employee_Benefit_Retirement_an

Employee Benefit, Retirement, and Deferred Compensation Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit, Retirement, and Deferred Compensation Plans	'
	13. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT, RETIREMENT, AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
	U. S. Operations — The Taylor Woodrow U.K. Supplementary Pension Plan is an unfunded, non-qualified pension plan for several individuals who transferred from our former U.K.-related companies to the employment of Taylor Woodrow on or before October 1, 1995, at which date the plan was frozen to new participants. The recorded obligations represent benefits accrued by these individuals for service with Taylor Woodrow prior to the employees’ participation in the U.S. pension plan less any benefit accrued in any other pension-type benefit plans sponsored by, or contributed to, a Taylor Woodrow group-related company for the period of service prior to participation in the U.S. plan. In accordance with the plan document, the participants are entitled to a fixed monthly pension and a fixed survivor benefit after the age of 65. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had accrued $1.7 million and $1.8 million for obligations under this plan. These obligations are recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	We also maintain the Taylor Morrison Cash Balance Pension Plan (the “U.S. Cash Balance Plan”). This is a consolidated defined benefit plan arising from the 2007 merger of the parent companies of Taylor Woodrow and Morrison Homes, Inc. Effective December 31, 2010, the U.S. Cash Balance Plan was amended to freeze participation so that no new or rehired employees may become participants and to freeze all future benefit accruals to existing participants. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the unfunded status of the plan was $7.5 million and $5.9 million, respectively. These obligations are recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we recognized a $0.4 million expense on settlement on our U.S. Cash Balance Plan.
	Canadian Operations — Effective January 31, 2006, Monarch elected to convert the provisions of the defined benefit plan to defined contribution provisions for service beyond January 31, 2006. As part of this conversion, the plan members were given the option to convert their defined benefits accrued prior to February 1, 2006, to the defined contribution plan. As a result, Monarch maintains both a defined benefit plan (the “Monarch Plan”) and a defined contribution plan. Total expense for the defined contribution plan was $0.2 million for both the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Our funding policy in regard to the Monarch Plan is to make contributions to our pension funds based on various actuarial cost methods as permitted by pension regulatory bodies, and Monarch is responsible for adequately funding the plan. Contributions reflect actuarial assumptions concerning future investment returns and future service benefits. Plan assets are represented primarily by Canadian and foreign equities, government and corporate bonds, debentures, and secured mortgages.
	We use a December 31 measurement date for both of our employee benefit plans. Actuaries provide an annual estimate for the plans and perform a full valuation at least every three years to determine the actuarial present value of the accrued pension benefits.
	The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost for the U.S. Cash Balance Plan and the Monarch Plan for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		U.S. Cash Balance Plan						Monarch Plan
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net periodic benefit cost:
	Interest cost	$	329		$	321		$	111		$	119
	Expected return on plan assets		(400	)		(380	)		(174	)		(171	)
	Amortization of actuarial losses		11			34			—			12
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	(60	)	$	(25	)	$	(63	)	$	(40	)
		U.S. Cash Balance Plan						Monarch Plan
		Six Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net periodic benefit cost:
	Interest cost	$	682		$	643		$	220		$	238
	Expected return on plan assets		(825	)		(760	)		(344	)		(342	)
	Amortization of actuarial losses		44			68			—			24
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	(99	)	$	(49	)	$	(124	)	$	(80	)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	14. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
	The tables below provide, for the periods indicated, the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):
		Total Post-			Foreign			Non-controlling		Total
		Retirement			Currency			Interest -
		Benefits			Translation			Principal
		Adjustments			Adjustments			Equityholders
								Reclassification
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	3,987		$	(16,727	)	$	12,288	$	(452	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(1,691	)		418			—		(1,273	)
	Gross amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		44			—			—		44
	Foreign currency translation		(133	)		—			—		(133	)
	Income tax (expense) benefit		—			—			—		—
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	(1,780	)	$	418		$	—	$	(1,362	)
	Gross amounts reclassified		—			—			996		996
	Balance, June 30, 2014	$	2,207		$	(16,309	)	$	13,284	$	(818	)
	Reclassifications for the amortization of the employee retirement plans are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Equity

Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Equity	'
	15. EQUITY
	Capital Stock — Holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters submitted to stockholders for their vote or approval. The holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to stockholders for their vote or approval, except with respect to the amendment of certain provisions of the amended and restated Certificate of Incorporation that would alter or change the powers, preferences or special rights of the Class B Common Stock so as to affect them adversely. Such amendments must be approved by a majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the holders of the shares affected by the amendment, voting as a separate class, or as otherwise required by applicable law. The voting power of the outstanding Class B Common Stock (expressed as a percentage of the total voting power of all common stock) is equal to the percentage of New TMM Units not held directly or indirectly by TMHC.
	Equity-Based Compensation
	Class M Units — Certain members of management and certain members of the Board of Directors were issued partnership units in TMM Holdings prior to the IPO. Those units were subject to both time and performance vesting conditions.
	Pursuant to the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, the performance based Class M Units were converted to Holding Vehicle Performance Units, as long term incentive compensation immediately prior to the IPO. Concurrent with the IPO in the second quarter of 2013, we determined that it was probable that the performance conditions for the 752,782 Holding Vehicle Performance Units outstanding would be met. Consequently, we recorded the $2.8 million grant date fair value related to those Holding Vehicle Performance Units as general and administrative expenses in the 2013 Consolidated and Combined Statement of Operations.
	Pursuant to the Reorganization Transactions and IPO, the time vesting Class M Units were converted to New TMM Units. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 there were 512,977 and 478,246, respectively, vested and unexercised time vesting New TMM Units outstanding. One New TMM Unit together with a corresponding share of Class B Common Stock is exchangeable for one share of Class A Common Stock. The corresponding shares of our Class B Common Stock is included in the 89,386,176 shares of Class B common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2014.
			Number of			Weighted Average
			Awards			Grant Date Fair
						Value
	As of December 31, 2013			1,655,469		$	5.02
	Exchanges(1)			(37,264	)		3.95
	Forfeited(2)			(27,724	)		6.09
	As of June 30, 2014			1,590,481		$	5.02
	-1	Exchanges during the period represent the exchange of a vested New TMM Unit along with the corresponding share of Class B Common Stock for a newly issued share of Class A Common Stock.
	-2	Awards forfeited during the period represent the unvested portion of M Unit awards for employees who have terminated employment with the Company and for which the New TMM Unit and the corresponding Class B Share have been cancelled.
	As of June 30, 2014, of the 1,590,481 awards outstanding, there were 1,077,504 New TMM Units unvested, which have an aggregate grant date fair value of $5.4 million. Unamortized compensation expense of $4.2 million for those units is expected to be recorded over a weighted average period of 2.7 years. Compensation expense was $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $0.8 million for both the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, and is recorded in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	There are no unissued Class M Unit awards remaining under the Class M Unit Plan and we do not intend to grant any future awards under the Class M Unit Plan.
	Stock-Based Compensation — In April 2013, we adopted the Taylor Morrison Home Corporation 2013 Omnibus Equity Award Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan provides for the grant of stock options, restricted stock units, and other awards based on our common stock. As of June 30, 2014 the maximum number of shares of our Class A Common Stock that may be subject to awards under the Plan is 7,956,955, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Plan. We had an aggregate of 6,496,399 shares of Common Stock available for future grants under the Plan at June 30, 2014.
	Stock Options — Options under the Plan granted to employees vest and become exercisable ratably on the second, third, fourth and fifth anniversary of the date of grant. Options granted to members of the Board of Directors vest and become exercisable ratably on the first, second and third anniversary of the date of grant. Vesting of the options is subject to continued employment with TMHC or an affiliate through the applicable vesting dates and expires within ten years from the date of grant. The following table summarizes stock option activity for the Plan during the first six months of 2014:
			Shares			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
						Average Exercise			Average		Intrinsic
						Price Per Share			Remaining		Value (in
									Contractual		thousands)
									Life (In Years)		-1
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			1,250,829		$	22.45			9.3	$	520
	Granted			38,630			24.08
	Exercised			—			—
	Cancelled			(21,500	)		22
	Outstanding at June 30, 2014			1,267,959		$	22.51			8.8	$	494
	-1	The aggregate intrinsic value is based on the market price of our Common Stock on June 30, 2014, the last trading day in June 2014, which was $22.42, less the applicable exercise price of the underlying option. This aggregate intrinsic value represents the amount that would have been realized if all the option holders had exercised their options on June 30, 2014.
	There were 3,788 stock options vested and exercisable at June 30, 2014. There were no options vested and exercisable at June 30, 2013.
	The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model considering the weighted average assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatilities are based on the historical stock price volatility of five comparable publicly traded home builders. Expected term, which represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, is estimated using expected term data disclosed by five comparable publicly traded home builders. Due to the limited number and homogeneous nature of option holders, the expected term was evaluated using a single group. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve for periods equivalent to the expected term of the options on the grant date.
	The weighted-average assumptions and fair value used for stock option grants in the six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
			2014			2013
	Expected dividend yield			0	%		0	%
	Expected volatility			48.6	%		56.6	%
	Risk-free interest rate			1.13% – 1.23	%		0.52	%
	Expected term (years)			4.5			4.28
	Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period		$	9.88		$	11.56
	As of June 30, 2014 approximately $11.2 million of unrecognized stock based compensation related to unvested stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.8 years.
	Restricted Stock Units — Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) consist of shares of our Class A Common Stock that have been awarded to employees and directors. The RSUs contain both service and market performance vesting conditions. The RSUs granted in connection with the IPO shall become vested with respect to 25% of the RSUs on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date; provided, that, if the performance condition has not been met as of any such annual vesting date, then such portion of the RSUs shall continue to have the opportunity to become vested with respect to the performance condition on such subsequent date on which the performance condition is first satisfied. The performance condition shall be satisfied only if the weighted average price (after reduction for underwriting discount and commissions) at which TPG TMM Holdings II L.P. (the “TPG Holding Vehicle”) and OCM TMM Holdings II L.P. (the “Oaktree Holding Vehicle”) have previously sold their New TMM Units or related shares of Class A Common Stock, exceeds the $22.00 price per share of our Class A Common Stock paid by the public in our IPO. If the performance condition has not been met as of December 31, 2015, all of the RSUs granted subject to the performance condition will be automatically forfeited without consideration. As these awards contained both service and market performance conditions, we have recorded the compensation expense related to these awards over the service period as that condition is longer than the market performance condition.
	In periods subsequent to the IPO, RSUs granted to employees will become vested with respect to 25% of the RSUs on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. RSUs granted to members of the Board of Directors will become fully vested on the first anniversary of the grant date. Vesting of all RSUs is subject to continued employment with TMHC or an affiliate through the applicable vesting dates. The following table summarizes the RSU activity for the period:
			Shares			Weighted
						Average
						Grant
						Date
						Fair
						Value
	Balance at December 31, 2013			188,816		$	24.14
	Granted			7,922			22.09
	Vested			—			—
	Forfeited			(4,141	)		24.3
	Balance at June 30, 2014			192,597		$	24.05
	As of June 30, 2014, approximately $3.2 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested RSUs, net of estimated forfeitures, is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.7 years.
	Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense
	The following table summarizes the components and classification of stock-based compensation expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months
			June 30,						Ended
									June 30,
			2014			2013			2014		2013
	M Units/New TMM Units		$	434		$	3,145		$	811	$	3,640
	J Units			—			80,190			—		80,190
	Stock options			725			421			1,401		421
RSUs			316			179			608		179
Total stock-based compensation expense		$	1,475		$	83,935		$	2,820	$	84,430
Tax benefits attributable to stock options and restricted stock units represented 38.5% of the related stock-based compensation expense. Stock based compensation expense related to the M Units is not deductible for tax purposes.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Legal Proceedings — We are involved in various litigation and legal claims in the normal course of our business operations, including actions brought on behalf of various classes of claimants. We are also subject to a variety of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to land development activities, house construction standards, sales practices, mortgage lending operations, employment practices, and protection of the environment. As a result, we are subject to periodic examination or inquiry by various governmental agencies that administer these laws and regulations.
	We establish liabilities for legal claims and regulatory matters when such matters are both probable of occurring and any potential loss is reasonably estimable. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our legal accruals were $3.5 million and $4.9 million, respectively. We accrue for such matters based on the facts and circumstances specific to each matter and we revise these estimates as the matters evolve. In such cases, there may exist an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts currently accrued. Predicting the ultimate resolution of the pending matters, the related timing, or the eventual loss associated with these matters is inherently difficult. While the outcome of such contingencies cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the resolution of such matters will have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. However, to the extent the liability arising from the ultimate resolution of any matter exceeds the estimates reflected in the recorded reserves relating to such matter, we could incur additional charges that could be significant.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation	'
	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation — The accompanying unaudited Condensed and Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and accompanying notes included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the Reorganization Transactions, TMHC became the sole owner of the general partner of New TMM. As the general partner of New TMM, we exercise exclusive and complete control over New TMM. Consequently, for periods subsequent to April 9, 2013, we consolidate New TMM and record a non-controlling interest in our consolidated balance sheet for the economic interests in New TMM that are directly or indirectly held by the Principal Equityholders or by members of management and the Board of Directors. The consolidated financial statements for these periods include the accounts of TMHC, TMM Holdings, New TMM, TMC, Monarch and our consolidated subsidiaries, partnerships and other entities for which we have a controlling financial interest, and of variable interest entities in which we are deemed the primary beneficiary. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Financial Statements include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of our results for the interim periods presented. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.
	Unless otherwise stated, amounts are shown in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities recorded in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed and consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates include purchase price allocations, valuation of certain real estate, valuation of equity awards, valuation allowance on deferred tax assets and reserves for warranty and self-insured risks. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Investments in Consolidated and Unconsolidated Entities	'
	Investments in Consolidated and Unconsolidated Entities — We use the equity method of accounting for entities we do not control or exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee. For unconsolidated entities in which we function as the managing member, we have evaluated the rights held by our joint venture partners and determined that they have substantive participating rights that preclude the presumption of control. For joint ventures accounted for using the equity method, our share of net earnings or losses is included in equity in income of unconsolidated entities when earned and distributions are credited against our investment in the joint venture when received. See Note 6 – Investments in Unconsolidated Entities for financial statement information related to unconsolidated entities.
Consolidation	'
	In the ordinary course of business, we enter into land and lot option purchase contracts in order to procure land or lots for the construction of homes. Lot option contracts enable us to control significant lot positions with a minimal initial capital investment and substantially reduce the risks associated with land ownership and development. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, Consolidation, we have concluded that when we enter into an option or purchase agreement to acquire land or lots and pay a non-refundable deposit, a variable interest entity (“VIE”) may be created because we may be deemed to have provided subordinated financial support that will absorb some or all of an entity’s expected losses if they occur. Our exposure to loss related to our option contracts with third parties and unconsolidated entities consists of non-refundable option deposits totaling $46.5 million and $43.7 million, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Additionally, we posted $18.3 million and $14.9 million of letters of credit in lieu of cash deposits under certain option contracts as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Creditors of these VIEs, if any, generally have no recourse against us outside of the amounts of letters of credit (see Note 9 – Debt – Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Guarantees).
Non-controlling Interests - Joint Ventures	'
	Non-controlling Interests – Joint Ventures — We are involved in several joint ventures with independent third parties for land development and homebuilding activities. If we exercise control over entities, we consolidate joint ventures when we are the primary beneficiary. For these entities, their financial statements are consolidated in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Financial Statements and the other partners’ equity are recorded as non-controlling interests – joint ventures.
Non-controlling Interests - Principal Equityholders	'
	Non-controlling Interests – Principal Equityholders — Immediately prior to our IPO, the existing holders of TMM Holdings’ limited partnership interests exchanged their limited partnership interests for limited partnership interests of New TMM (“New TMM Units”) as part of the Reorganization Transactions. For each New TMM received in the exchange, the holders of New TMM Units also received a corresponding number of shares of our Class B common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”). Our Class B Common Stock has voting rights but no economic rights. One share of Class B Common Stock, together with one New TMM Unit is exchangeable into one share of our Class A Common Stock in accordance with our Exchange Agreement.
	The composition of our outstanding common stock as of June 30, 2014 was as follows:
	Class A Common Stock				Class B Common Stock				Total
		32,895,064				89,386,176				122,281,240
		26.9	%			73.1	%			100	%
Self Insurance and Warranty Reserves	'
	Self Insurance and Warranty Reserves — We regularly review the reasonableness and adequacy of our self insurance and warranty reserves and make adjustments to the balance of the pre-existing reserves to reflect changes in trends and historical data as information becomes available. Self insurance and warranty reserves are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets. A summary of the changes in our warranty reserves is as follows (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
			2014				2013				2014			2013
	Reserve — beginning of period		$	45,305			$	41,403			$	41,403		$	39,760
	Additions to reserves			5,758				2,689				8,141			8,263
	Costs and claims incurred			(5,473	)			(3,066	)			(8,087	)		(7,410	)
	Change in estimates to pre-existing reserves			(718	)			678				3,631			1,248
	Foreign currency adjustment			201				(235	)			(15	)		(392	)
	Reserve — end of period		$	45,073			$	41,469			$	45,073		$	41,469
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	Home Sales — Revenues from home sales are recorded at closing, using the completed contract method of accounting at the time each home is delivered, title and possession are transferred to the buyer, there is no significant continuing involvement with the home, and the buyer has demonstrated sufficient initial and continuing investment in the property.
	Condominium Sales — Revenues from the sale of condominium units is recognized when construction is beyond the preliminary stage, the buyer is committed to the extent of being unable to require a refund from the Company under applicable laws except for non-delivery of the unit, sufficient units in the project have been sold to ensure that the property will not be converted to a rental property, the sales proceeds are collectible, and the aggregate sales proceeds and the total cost of the project can be reasonably estimated. For our Canadian high-rise condominiums, these conditions are met when a certificate of occupancy has been received, all significant conditions of registration have been performed and the purchaser has the right to occupy the unit.
	Land Sales — Revenues from land sales are recognized when title is transferred to the buyer, there is no significant continuing involvement, and the buyer has demonstrated sufficient initial and continuing investment in the property sold. If the buyer has not made an adequate initial or continuing investment in the property, the profit on such sales is deferred until these conditions are met.
	Mortgage Operations — Revenues from loan origination are recognized at the time the related real estate transactions are completed, usually upon the close of escrow. All of the loans Taylor Morrison Home Funding, LLC (“TMHF”) originates are sold within a short period of time, generally 20 days, on a non-recourse basis as further described in Note 9 – Debt – Mortgage Company Loan Facilities. After the loans are sold, we retain potential liability for possible claims by purchasers of the loan, that we breached certain limited industry-standard representations and warranties in the loan sale agreement. Gains or losses from the sale of mortgages are recognized based on the difference between the selling price and carrying value of the related loans upon sale.
	Deposits — Forfeited buyer deposits related to home, condominium, and land sales are recognized as an offset to other expense, net in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period in which we determine that the buyer will not complete the purchase of the property and the deposit is determined to be non-refundable to the buyer.
	Sales Discounts and Incentives — We grant home buyers sales discounts and incentives from time to time, including cash discounts, discounts on options included in the home, option upgrades, and seller-paid financing or closing costs. Discounts are generally accounted for as a reduction in the sales price of the home.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes — We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on future tax consequences of temporary differences between the amounts reported for financial reporting purposes and the amounts deductible for income tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period when the changes are enacted.
	In accordance with the provisions of ASC 740, we periodically assess our deferred tax assets, including the benefit from net operating losses, to determine if a valuation allowance is required. A valuation allowance must be established when, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Realization of the deferred tax assets is dependent upon, among other matters, taxable income in prior years available for carryback, estimates of future income, tax planning strategies, and reversal of existing temporary differences.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements — In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-12, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASU 2014-12”), which provides guidance on the accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. ASU 2014-12 is effective beginning January 1, 2016. We do not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2014-12 will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-11, Transfers and Servicing (“ASU 2014-11”), which requires that repurchase-to-maturity transactions be accounted for as secured borrowings consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. In additions, the amendments require separate accounting for a transfer of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty, which will result in secured borrowing accounting for the repurchase agreement. ASU 2014-11 is effective beginning January 1, 2015. We do not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2014-11 will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which provides guidance for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets and supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry-specific guidance. This ASU also supersedes some cost guidance included in Subtopic 605-35, “Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts.” The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under today’s guidance. These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2017 and, at that time the Company may adopt the new standard under the full retrospective approach or the modified retrospective approach. Early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the method and impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
	In July 2013 the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11 Income Taxes (“ASU 2013–11”), which provides guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss, or tax credit carryforward exists. ASU 2013-11 is effective beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In April 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, Liabilities (“ASU 2013-04”), which provides guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date. ASU 2013-04 is effective beginning January 1, 2014. The adoption of ASU 2013-04 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
Real Estate Inventory	'
	Real Estate Inventory — Inventory consists of raw land, land under development, land held for future development, homes under construction, completed homes, and model homes. Inventory is carried at cost, less any impairment, if applicable. In addition to direct carrying costs, we also capitalize interest, real estate taxes, and related development costs that benefit the entire community, such as field construction supervision and related direct overhead. Home construction costs are accumulated and charged to cost of sales at home closing using the specific identification method. Land acquisition, development, interest, taxes, overhead, and condominium construction costs are allocated to homes and units using methods that approximate the relative sales value method. These costs are capitalized to inventory from the point development begins to the point construction is completed. Changes in estimated costs to be incurred in a community are generally allocated to the remaining homes on a prospective basis. For those communities that have been temporarily closed or where development has been discontinued, we do not allocate interest or other costs to the community’s inventory until operations begin again.
	In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment, we review our real estate inventory for indicators of impairment by community during each reporting period. In conducting the review for indicators of impairment on a community level, we evaluate, among other things, the margins on homes that have been delivered, margins on homes under sales contracts in backlog, projected margins with regard to future home sales over the life of the community, projected margins with regard to future land sales and the estimated fair value of the land itself. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we recorded no impairments on real estate assets.
	As discussed in Note 2 under Investments in Consolidated and Unconsolidated Entities, in the ordinary course of business, we acquire various specific performance lots through existing lot option agreements. Real estate not owned under these contracts is consolidated into real estate inventory with a corresponding liability in liabilities attributable to consolidated option agreements in the Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):
			June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
	Operating communities		$	2,287,201			$	1,862,649
	Real estate held for development or sale			426,601				381,095
	Total owned inventory			2,713,802				2,243,744
	Real estate not owned			15,623				18,595
	Total real estate inventory		$	2,729,425			$	2,262,339
	The development status of our land inventory is as follows (dollars in thousands):
			June 30, 2014								December 31, 2013
			Owned Lots (1)				Book Value of Land				Owned Lots (1)			Book Value of Land
							and Development							and Development
	Raw			12,268			$	529,368				13,982		$	425,759
	Partially developed			11,478				602,828				10,828			516,492
	Finished			8,643				839,104				7,559			732,015
	Long-term strategic assets			3,557				25,580				3,729			27,988
	Total			35,946			$	1,996,880				36,098		$	1,702,254
	-1	Includes 1,991 and 2,370 lots which are owned within unconsolidated joint ventures at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Capitalized Interest	'
	Capitalized Interest — We capitalize certain interest costs to real estate inventory during the active development and construction periods. Capitalized interest is amortized to cost of revenues when the related inventory is delivered to the homebuyer. Interest capitalized, incurred, expensed and amortized is as follows (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
			June 30,								June 30,
			2014				2013				2014			2013
	Interest capitalized – beginning of period		$	97,875			$	68,827			$	87,101		$	59,643
	Interest incurred			25,943				19,954				48,133			37,197
	Interest expense not qualified for capitalization and recorded as interest expense			300				(700	)			—			(700	)
	Interest amortized to cost of revenues			(17,064	)			(11,566	)			(28,180	)		(19,625	)
	Interest capitalized – end of period		$	107,054			$	76,515			$	107,054		$	76,515
Land Deposits	'
	Land Deposits — We pay deposits related to land options and land purchase contracts, which are capitalized when paid and classified as land deposits until the associated property is purchased. To the extent the deposits are non-refundable, they are charged to expense if the land acquisition process is terminated or no longer determined probable. We review the likelihood of the acquisition of contracted lots in conjunction with our periodic real estate inventory impairment analysis. Non-refundable deposits are recorded as a component of real estate inventory in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets at the time the deposit is applied to the acquisition price of the land based on the terms of the underlying agreements. Refundable deposits are recorded in prepaid expenses and other assets, net in the accompanying Condensed and Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	We are subject to the usual obligations associated with entering into contracts, including option contracts, for the purchase, development, and sale of real estate inventory in the routine conduct of our business. We have entered into a number of land purchase option contracts, generally through cash deposits or letters of credit, for the right to purchase land or lots at a future point in time with predetermined terms. We do not have title to the property and the creditors generally have no recourse against us, except in Canada where sellers generally have full recourse under statutory regulations. Our obligations with respect to the option contracts are generally limited to the forfeiture of the related non-refundable cash deposits and/or letters of credit. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had the right to purchase approximately 4,372 and 6,570 lots under land option purchase contracts, respectively, which represents an aggregate purchase price of $438.1 million and $500.9 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. As of June 30, 2014, we had $46.5 million in land deposits and had posted $18.3 million in letters of credit related to land options and land purchase contracts. As of December 31, 2013, we had $43.7 million in land deposits and had posted $14.9 million in letters of credit related to land options and land purchase contracts.
	For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, no impairment of option deposits or capitalized pre-acquisition costs. We continue to evaluate the terms of open land option and purchase contracts and may impair option deposits and capitalized pre-acquisition costs in the future, particularly in those instances where land sellers or third-party financial entities are unwilling to renegotiate significant contract terms.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Composition of Outstanding Common Stock	'
	The composition of our outstanding common stock as of June 30, 2014 was as follows:
	Class A Common Stock				Class B Common Stock				Total
		32,895,064				89,386,176				122,281,240
		26.9	%			73.1	%			100	%
Summary of Changes in Warranty Reserves	'
	A summary of the changes in our warranty reserves is as follows (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
			2014				2013				2014			2013
	Reserve — beginning of period		$	45,305			$	41,403			$	41,403		$	39,760
	Additions to reserves			5,758				2,689				8,141			8,263
	Costs and claims incurred			(5,473	)			(3,066	)			(8,087	)		(7,410	)
	Change in estimates to pre-existing reserves			(718	)			678				3,631			1,248
	Foreign currency adjustment			201				(235	)			(15	)		(392	)
	Reserve — end of period		$	45,073			$	41,469			$	45,073		$	41,469

Operating_and_Reporting_Segmen1

Operating and Reporting Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information on Operating Results	'
	Our segment information is as follows (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenue:
	East		$	349,396		$	276,804		$	622,423		$	471,876
	West			239,437			166,345			430,623			301,081
	Canada			60,781			58,500			109,506			104,315
	Mortgage Operations			8,175			7,216			14,437			13,105
	Total revenues			657,789			508,865			1,176,989			890,377
	Gross margin:
	East			76,343			52,563			136,229			89,590
	West			47,482			35,247			88,651			63,715
	Canada			12,401			13,983			21,915			27,635
	Mortgage Operations			3,527			3,147			5,853			5,546
	Total gross margin			139,753			104,940			252,648			186,486
	Corporate and unallocated expenses(1)			(64,281	)		(60,172	)		(121,819	)		(106,458	)
	Equity in income of unconsolidated entities			8,112			8,466			10,741			11,624
	Indemnification and transaction income (expense)			74			(189,635	)		163			(187,925	)
	Loss on extinguishment of debt			—			(10,141	)		—			(10,141	)
	Interest and other (expense) income, net			(4,012	)		(1,241	)		(7,696	)		(1,496	)
	Income (loss) before income taxes		$	79,646		$	(147,783	)	$	134,037		$	(107,910	)
		-1	Represents sales, commissions and other marketing costs, and general and administrative expenses which do
			not have a readily determinable metric to allocate to the segments.
			Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
			East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Total
												Operations
	Gross margin		$	76,343		$	47,482		$	12,401		$	3,527		$	139,753
	Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue			5,827			9,172			2,065			—			17,064
	Adjusted gross margin		$	82,170		$	56,654		$	14,466		$	3,527		$	156,817
			Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
			East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Total
												Operations
	Gross margin		$	52,562		$	35,247		$	13,983		$	3,148		$	104,940
	Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue			4,176			4,515			2,875			—			11,566
	Adjusted gross margin		$	56,738		$	39,762		$	16,858		$	3,148		$	116,506
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
			East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Total
												Operations
	Gross margin		$	136,229		$	88,651		$	21,915		$	5,853		$	252,648
	Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue			9,726			14,821			3,633			—			28,180
	Adjusted gross margin		$	145,955		$	103,472		$	25,548		$	5,853		$	280,828
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
			East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Total
												Operations
	Gross margin		$	89,590		$	63,715		$	27,635		$	5,546		$	186,486
	Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue			6,723			7,900			5,002			—			19,625
	Adjusted gross margin		$	96,313		$	71,615		$	32,637		$	5,546		$	206,111
Assets from Segment	'
			June 30, 2014
			East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Corporate		Total
												Operations			and
															Unallocated
	Real estate inventory and land deposits		$	1,202,712		$	1,305,809		$	267,418		$	—		$	—	$	2,775,939
	Investments in unconsolidated entities			25,752			46,768			113,741			1,244			—		187,505
	Other assets			145,976			41,129			268,034			91,642			403,051		949,832
	Total assets		$	1,374,440		$	1,393,706		$	649,193		$	92,886		$	403,051	$	3,913,276
			December 31, 2013
			East			West			Canada			Mortgage			Corporate		Total
												Operations			and
															Unallocated
	Real estate inventory and land deposits		$	1,048,091		$	1,002,500		$	255,487		$	—		$	—	$	2,306,078
	Investments in unconsolidated entities			20,191			—			118,115			1,244			—		139,550
	Other assets			103,107			27,842			289,527			110,004			462,450		992,930
	Total assets		$	1,171,389		$	1,030,342		$	663,129		$	111,248		$	462,450	$	3,438,558

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Summary of Earnings Per Common Share	'
	Diluted earnings per share gives effect to the potential dilution that could occur if all shares of Class B Common Stock and their corresponding New TMM Units were exchanged for Class A Common Stock and if equity awards to issue common stock that are dilutive were exercised (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30,				June 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income available to TMHC — basic	$	14,816	$	5,327	$	25,748	$	5,327
	Principal Equityholders’ non-controlling interest		40,461		14,492		70,708		14,492
	Loss fully attributable to Class A Common Stock		45		30		244		30
	Net income — diluted	$	55,322	$	19,849	$	96,700	$	19,849
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares — basic (Class A)		32,875		32,806		32,866		32,806
	Principal Equityholders’ non-controlling interest (Class B)		89,434		89,503		89,443		89,503
	Restricted stock units		45		18		40		18
	Weighted average shares — diluted		122,354		122,327		122,349		122,327
	Earnings per common share:
	Basic	$	0.45	$	0.16	$	0.78	$	0.16
	Diluted	$	0.45	$	0.16	$	0.78	$	0.16

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land1

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory	'
	Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):
			June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Operating communities		$	2,287,201		$	1,862,649
	Real estate held for development or sale			426,601			381,095
	Total owned inventory			2,713,802			2,243,744
	Real estate not owned			15,623			18,595
	Total real estate inventory		$	2,729,425		$	2,262,339
Schedule of Development Status of Land Inventory	'
	The development status of our land inventory is as follows (dollars in thousands):
			June 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
			Owned Lots (1)			Book Value of Land			Owned Lots (1)			Book Value of Land
						and Development						and Development
	Raw			12,268		$	529,368			13,982		$	425,759
	Partially developed			11,478			602,828			10,828			516,492
	Finished			8,643			839,104			7,559			732,015
	Long-term strategic assets			3,557			25,580			3,729			27,988
	Total			35,946		$	1,996,880			36,098		$	1,702,254
	-1	Includes 1,991 and 2,370 lots which are owned within unconsolidated joint ventures at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Schedule of Interest Capitalized, Incurred, Expensed and Amortized	'
	Interest capitalized, incurred, expensed and amortized is as follows (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Interest capitalized – beginning of period		$	97,875		$	68,827		$	87,101		$	59,643
	Interest incurred			25,943			19,954			48,133			37,197
	Interest expense not qualified for capitalization and recorded as interest expense			300			(700	)		—			(700	)
	Interest amortized to cost of revenues			(17,064	)		(11,566	)		(28,180	)		(19,625	)
	Interest capitalized – end of period		$	107,054		$	76,515		$	107,054		$	76,515

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_1

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Summarized Condensed Balance Sheets of Unconsolidated Entities Accounted by Equity Method	'
	Summarized condensed, unaudited financial information of unconsolidated entities that are accounted for by the equity method is as follows (in thousands):
		June 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
	Assets:
	Real estate inventory	$	451,657		$	434,411
	Other assets		382,171			138,940
	Total assets	$	833,828		$	573,351
	Liabilities and owners’ equity:
	Debt	$	150,511		$	139,355
	Other liabilities		175,147			174,371
	Total liabilities		325,658		$	313,726
	Owners’ equity:
	TMHC		187,505			139,550
	Others		320,665			120,075
	Total owners’ equity		508,170			259,625
	Total liabilities and owners’ equity	$	833,828		$	573,351
Summarized Condensed Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Entities Accounted by Equity Method	'
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenues	$	57,897		$	81,663		$	75,279		$	109,031
	Costs and expenses		(36,422	)		(58,704	)		(48,169	)		(74,459	)
	Income of unconsolidated entities	$	21,475		$	22,959		$	27,110		$	34,572
	Company’s share in income of unconsolidated entities	$	8,112		$	8,466		$	10,741		$	11,624
	Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	$	4,884		$	1,154		$	18,861		$	3,961

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia1

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]	'
Summary of Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	'
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
		June 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	Real estate development costs to complete	$	25,224	$	28,491
	Compensation and employee benefits		36,044		49,362
	Insurance, litigation reserves, and other professional fees		6,060		6,935
	Self-insurance and warranty reserves		45,073		41,403
	Interest payable		22,204		17,024
	Merger and restructuring reserves		934		1,326
	Property and sales taxes payable		11,400		22,731
	Other accruals		45,245		47,228
	Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	192,184	$	214,500

Loans_Payable_and_Other_Borrow1

Loans Payable and Other Borrowings (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Principal Maturities of Loans Payable and Other Borrowings	'
	At June 30, 2014, principal maturities of loans payable and other borrowings for the years ending December 31 are as follows (in thousands):
	2014	$	127,337
	2015		47,748
	2016		34,480
	2017		15,022
	2018		43,030
	Thereafter		14,473
	Total loans payable and other borrowings	$	282,090

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Senior Notes and Other Borrowings	'
	Senior notes and other borrowings consist of the following (in thousands):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2020, with $9.7 million and $10.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively and includes $3.8 million and $4.1 million of unamortized bond premium at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	$	489,169	$	489,497
	5.25% Senior Notes due 2021, with $8.1 million and $8.7 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively		550,000		550,000
	5.625% Senior Notes due 2024, with $5.2 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at June 30, 2014		350,000		—
	$400 million Restated Revolving Credit Facility with $6.8 million and $7.4 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 respectively		40,000		—
	Mortgage borrowings – Flagstar Agreement		28,423		38,084
	Mortgage borrowings – Comerica Agreement		20,859		36,808
	Total Senior Notes and bank financing	$	1,478,451	$	1,114,389

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Tables

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Carrying Value and Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	The carrying value and fair value of our financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):
			June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Level in Fair	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
		Value Hierarchy	Value		Fair		Value		Fair
					Value				Value
	Description:
	Mortgages receivable	2	$	77,010	$	79,051	$	95,718	$	97,294
	Mortgage borrowings	2		49,282		49,282		74,892		74,892
	Loans receivable	2		48,028		48,028		33,395		33,395
	Loans payable	2		282,090		282,090		282,098		282,098
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2020	2		489,169		535,640		489,497		537,223
	5.25% Senior Notes due 2021	2		550,000		558,250		550,000		532,125
	5.625% Senior Notes due 2024	2		350,000		346,500		N/A		N/A

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes	'
	The provision for income taxes for each of the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 consists of the following (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		June 30,					June 30,
		2014		2013			2014		2013
	United States		18,370		(76,127	)		28,088		(65,982	)
	Foreign		5,777		6,631			9,154		12,021
	Total income tax provision (benefit)		24,147		(69,496	)		37,242		(53,961	)

Employee_Benefit_Retirement_an1

Employee Benefit, Retirement, and Deferred Compensation Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost for the U.S. Cash Balance Plan and the Monarch Plan for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		U.S. Cash Balance Plan						Monarch Plan
		Three Months Ended June 30,						Three Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net periodic benefit cost:
	Interest cost	$	329		$	321		$	111		$	119
	Expected return on plan assets		(400	)		(380	)		(174	)		(171	)
	Amortization of actuarial losses		11			34			—			12
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	(60	)	$	(25	)	$	(63	)	$	(40	)
		U.S. Cash Balance Plan						Monarch Plan
		Six Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net periodic benefit cost:
	Interest cost	$	682		$	643		$	220		$	238
	Expected return on plan assets		(825	)		(760	)		(344	)		(342	)
	Amortization of actuarial losses		44			68			—			24
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	(99	)	$	(49	)	$	(124	)	$	(80	)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The tables below provide, for the periods indicated, the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):
		Total Post-			Foreign			Non-controlling		Total
		Retirement			Currency			Interest -
		Benefits			Translation			Principal
		Adjustments			Adjustments			Equityholders
								Reclassification
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	3,987		$	(16,727	)	$	12,288	$	(452	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(1,691	)		418			—		(1,273	)
	Gross amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		44			—			—		44
	Foreign currency translation		(133	)		—			—		(133	)
	Income tax (expense) benefit		—			—			—		—
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	(1,780	)	$	418		$	—	$	(1,362	)
	Gross amounts reclassified		—			—			996		996
	Balance, June 30, 2014	$	2,207		$	(16,309	)	$	13,284	$	(818	)

Equity_Tables

Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary of Stock Option Activity	'
	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the Plan during the first six months of 2014:
			Shares			Weighted			Weighted		Aggregate
						Average Exercise			Average		Intrinsic
						Price Per Share			Remaining		Value (in
									Contractual		thousands)
									Life (In Years)		-1
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013			1,250,829		$	22.45			9.3	$	520
	Granted			38,630			24.08
	Exercised			—			—
	Cancelled			(21,500	)		22
	Outstanding at June 30, 2014			1,267,959		$	22.51			8.8	$	494
	-1	The aggregate intrinsic value is based on the market price of our Common Stock on June 30, 2014, the last trading day in June 2014, which was $22.42, less the applicable exercise price of the underlying option. This aggregate intrinsic value represents the amount that would have been realized if all the option holders had exercised their options on June 30, 2014.
Summary of Estimated Fair Value of Option Granted using Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model	'
	The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model considering the weighted average assumptions noted in the following table. Expected volatilities are based on the historical stock price volatility of five comparable publicly traded home builders. Expected term, which represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding, is estimated using expected term data disclosed by five comparable publicly traded home builders. Due to the limited number and homogeneous nature of option holders, the expected term was evaluated using a single group. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve for periods equivalent to the expected term of the options on the grant date.
	The weighted-average assumptions and fair value used for stock option grants in the six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
			2014			2013
	Expected dividend yield			0	%		0	%
	Expected volatility			48.6	%		56.6	%
	Risk-free interest rate			1.13% – 1.23	%		0.52	%
	Expected term (years)			4.5			4.28
	Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period		$	9.88		$	11.56
Summary of Activity of Restricted Stock Units	'
	The following table summarizes the RSU activity for the period:
			Shares			Weighted
						Average
						Grant
						Date
						Fair
						Value
	Balance at December 31, 2013			188,816		$	24.14
	Granted			7,922			22.09
	Vested			—			—
	Forfeited			(4,141	)		24.3
	Balance at June 30, 2014			192,597		$	24.05
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	'
	The following table summarizes the components and classification of stock-based compensation expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the Condensed and Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended						Six Months
			June 30,						Ended
									June 30,
			2014			2013			2014		2013
	M Units/New TMM Units		$	434		$	3,145		$	811	$	3,640
	J Units			—			80,190			—		80,190
	Stock options			725			421			1,401		421
	RSUs			316			179			608		179
	Total stock-based compensation expense		$	1,475		$	83,935		$	2,820	$	84,430
Time vesting New TMM Units [Member]	'
Summary of Stock Option Activity	'
			Number of			Weighted Average
			Awards			Grant Date Fair
						Value
	As of December 31, 2013			1,655,469		$	5.02
	Exchanges(1)			(37,264	)		3.95
	Forfeited(2)			(27,724	)		6.09
	As of June 30, 2014			1,590,481		$	5.02
	-1	Exchanges during the period represent the exchange of a vested New TMM Unit along with the corresponding share of Class B Common Stock for a newly issued share of Class A Common Stock.
	-2	Awards forfeited during the period represent the unvested portion of M Unit awards for employees who have terminated employment with the Company and for which the New TMM Unit and the corresponding Class B Share have been cancelled.

Business_Additional_Informatio

Business - Additional Information (Detail) (Common Class A [Member], USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 12, 2013
Common Class A [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule Of Description Of Business [Line Items]	'	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'
Non-refundable option deposits	$46.50	$43.70
Letter of credits issued in lieu of cash deposits for certain option contracts	$18.30	$14.90
Common stock exchange agreement	'One share of Class B Common Stock, together with one New TMM Unit is exchangeable into one share of our Class A Common Stock in accordance with our Exchange Agreement.	'
Loans selling period	'20 days	'
Common Class B [Member]	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Composition of Outstanding Common Stock (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Common Stock Outstanding	122,281,240	'
Percentage of Total	100.00%	'
Common Class A [Member]	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Common Stock Outstanding	32,895,064	32,857,000
Percentage of Total	26.90%	'
Common Class B [Member]	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Common Stock Outstanding	89,386,176	89,451,164
Percentage of Total	73.10%	'
Common Class B [Member] | Non-controlling Interest [Member]	'	'
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]	'	'
Non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders shares outstanding	89,386,176	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Changes in Warranty Reserves (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Reserve - beginning of period	$45,305	$41,403	$41,403	$39,760
Additions to reserves	5,758	2,689	8,141	8,263
Costs and claims incurred	-5,473	-3,066	-8,087	-7,410
Change in estimates to pre-existing reserves	-718	678	3,631	1,248
Foreign currency adjustment	201	-235	-15	-392
Reserve - end of period	$45,073	$41,469	$45,073	$41,469

Operating_and_Reporting_Segmen2

Operating and Reporting Segments - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Reportable segments	3
Homebuilding [Member]	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Operating divisions	12

Operating_and_Reporting_Segmen3

Operating and Reporting Segments - Segment Information on Operating Results (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	$657,789	$508,865	$1,176,989	$890,377
Gross margin	139,753	104,940	252,648	186,486
Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue	17,064	11,566	28,180	19,625
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities	8,112	8,466	10,741	11,624
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	-10,141	0	-10,141
Interest and other (expense) income, net	-4,036	-541	-7,271	-1,282
Income (loss) before income taxes	79,646	-147,783	134,037	-107,910
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Gross margin	139,753	104,940	252,648	186,486
Corporate and unallocated expenses	-64,281	-60,172	-121,819	-106,458
Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue	17,064	11,566	28,180	19,625
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities	8,112	8,466	10,741	11,624
Adjusted gross margin	156,817	116,506	280,828	206,111
Indemnification and transaction income (expense)	74	-189,635	163	-187,925
Loss on extinguishment of debt	'	-10,141	'	-10,141
Interest and other (expense) income, net	-4,012	-1,241	-7,696	-1,496
East [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	349,396	276,804	622,423	471,876
Gross margin	76,343	52,563	136,229	89,590
Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue	5,827	4,176	9,726	6,723
Adjusted gross margin	82,170	56,738	145,955	96,313
West [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	239,437	166,345	430,623	301,081
Gross margin	47,482	35,247	88,651	63,715
Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue	9,172	4,515	14,821	7,900
Adjusted gross margin	56,654	39,762	103,472	71,615
Canada [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	60,781	58,500	109,506	104,315
Gross margin	12,401	13,983	21,915	27,635
Add back interest amortized to cost of revenue	2,065	2,875	3,633	5,002
Adjusted gross margin	14,466	16,858	25,548	32,637
Mortgage Operations [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	8,175	7,216	14,437	13,105
Gross margin	3,527	3,147	5,853	5,546
Adjusted gross margin	$3,527	$3,148	$5,853	$5,546

Operating_and_Reporting_Segmen4

Operating and Reporting Segments - Assets from Segment (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in unconsolidated entities	$187,505	$139,550
Total assets	3,913,276	3,438,558
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Real estate inventory and land deposits	2,775,939	2,306,078
Investments in unconsolidated entities	187,505	139,550
Other assets	949,832	992,930
Total assets	3,913,276	3,438,558
East [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Real estate inventory and land deposits	1,202,712	1,048,091
Investments in unconsolidated entities	25,752	20,191
Other assets	145,976	103,107
Total assets	1,374,440	1,171,389
West [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Real estate inventory and land deposits	1,305,809	1,002,500
Investments in unconsolidated entities	46,768	'
Other assets	41,129	27,842
Total assets	1,393,706	1,030,342
Canada [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Real estate inventory and land deposits	267,418	255,487
Investments in unconsolidated entities	113,741	118,115
Other assets	268,034	289,527
Total assets	649,193	663,129
Mortgage Operations [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Investments in unconsolidated entities	1,244	1,244
Other assets	91,642	110,004
Total assets	92,886	111,248
Corporate and Unallocated [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]	'	'
Other assets	403,051	462,450
Total assets	$403,051	$462,450

Earnings_Per_Share_Summary_of_

Earnings Per Share - Summary of Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Numerator:	'	'	'	'
Net income available to TMHC - basic	$14,816	$5,327	$25,748	$5,327
Principal Equityholders' non-controlling interest	40,461	14,492	70,708	14,492
Loss fully attributable to Class A Common Stock	45	30	244	30
Net income - diluted	$55,322	$19,849	$96,700	$19,849
Denominator:	'	'	'	'
Weighted average shares - basic (Class A)	32,875	32,806	32,866	32,806
Principal Equityholders' non-controlling interest (Class B)	89,434	89,503	89,443	89,503
Restricted stock units	45	18	40	18
Weighted average shares - diluted	122,354	122,327	122,349	122,327
Earnings per common share:	'	'	'	'
Basic	$0.45	$0.16	$0.78	$0.16
Diluted	$0.45	$0.16	$0.78	$0.16

Earnings_Per_Share_Additional_

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) (Stock options and time-vesting RSUs [Member])	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Stock options and time-vesting RSUs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Shares excluded from the calculation of earnings per common share	1,264,137	1,109,364	1,252,237	1,109,364

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land2

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
	Lot		Lot		Lot
Real Estate [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Asset impairment charges	$0	$0	$0	$0	'
Right to purchase lots of land option	4,372	'	4,372	'	6,570
Aggregate purchase price	438.1	'	438.1	'	500.9
Land deposits	46.5	'	46.5	'	43.7
Letter of credit related to land options and land purchase	18.3	'	18.3	'	14.9
Impairment of option deposits and capitalized pre-acquisition costs	$0	$0	$0	$0	'

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land3

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits - Schedule of Inventory (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Real Estate [Abstract]	'	'
Operating communities	$2,287,201	$1,862,649
Real estate held for development or sale	426,601	381,095
Total owned inventory	2,713,802	2,243,744
Real estate not owned	15,623	18,595
Total real estate inventory	$2,729,425	$2,262,339

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land4

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits - Schedule of Development Status of Land Inventory (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Book Value of Land and Development [Member]	'	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Raw	$529,368	$425,759
Partially developed	602,828	516,492
Finished	839,104	732,015
Long-term strategic assets	25,580	27,988
Total	1,996,880	1,702,254
Owned Lots [Member]	'	'
Inventory [Line Items]	'	'
Raw	12,268	13,982
Partially developed	11,478	10,828
Finished	8,643	7,559
Long-term strategic assets	3,557	3,729
Total	$35,946	$36,098

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land5

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits - Schedule of Development Status of Land Inventory (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Real Estate [Abstract]	'	'
Lots owned within unconsolidated joint ventures	$1,991	$2,370

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land6

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits - Schedule of Interest Capitalized, Incurred, Expensed and Amortized (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Interest Costs Incurred Capitalized [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Interest capitalized - beginning of period	$97,875	$68,827	$87,101	$59,643
Interest incurred	25,943	19,954	48,133	37,197
Interest expense not qualified for capitalization and recorded as interest expense	300	-700	'	-700
Interest amortized to cost of revenues	-17,064	-11,566	-28,180	-19,625
Interest capitalized - end of period	$107,054	$76,515	$107,054	$76,515

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_2

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities - Additional Information (Detail)	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Unconsolidated entities ownership interests	65.00%

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_3

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities - Summarized Condensed Balance Sheets of Unconsolidated Entities Accounted by Equity Method (Detail) (Equity Method Investments [Member], USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Equity Method Investments [Member]	'	'
Assets:	'	'
Real estate inventory	$451,657	$434,411
Other assets	382,171	138,940
Total assets	833,828	573,351
Liabilities and owners' equity:	'	'
Debt	150,511	139,355
Other liabilities	175,147	174,371
Total liabilities	325,658	313,726
Owners' equity:	'	'
TMHC	187,505	139,550
Others	320,665	120,075
Total owners' equity	508,170	259,625
Total liabilities and owners' equity	$833,828	$573,351

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_4

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities - Summarized Condensed Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Entities Accounted by Equity Method (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Company's share in income of unconsolidated entities	$8,112	$8,466	$10,741	$11,624
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	'	'	18,861	3,961
Equity Method Investments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Revenues	57,897	81,663	75,279	109,031
Costs and expenses	-36,422	-58,704	-48,169	-74,459
Income of unconsolidated entities	21,475	22,959	27,110	34,572
Company's share in income of unconsolidated entities	8,112	8,466	10,741	11,624
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	$4,884	$1,154	$18,861	$3,961

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia2

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities - Summary of Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Real estate development costs to complete	$25,224	'	$28,491	'	'	'
Compensation and employee benefits	36,044	'	49,362	'	'	'
Insurance, litigation reserves, and other professional fees	6,060	'	6,935	'	'	'
Self-insurance and warranty reserves	45,073	45,305	41,403	41,469	41,403	39,760
Interest payable	22,204	'	17,024	'	'	'
Merger and restructuring reserves	934	'	1,326	'	'	'
Property and sales taxes payable	11,400	'	22,731	'	'	'
Other accruals	45,245	'	47,228	'	'	'
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$192,184	'	$214,500	'	'	'

Loans_Payable_and_Other_Borrow2

Loans Payable and Other Borrowings - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Interest on loans payable	0.00%	0.00%
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Interest on loans payable	8.00%	8.00%

Loans_Payable_and_Other_Borrow3

Loans Payable and Other Borrowings - Schedule of Principal Maturities of Loans Payable and Other Borrowings (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$127,337
2015	47,748
2016	34,480
2017	15,022
2018	43,030
Thereafter	14,473
Total loans payable and other borrowings	$282,090

Debt_Senior_Notes_and_Other_Bo

Debt - Senior Notes and Other Borrowings (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total Senior Notes and bank financing	$1,478,451	$1,114,389
7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total Senior Notes and bank financing	489,169	489,497
5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total Senior Notes and bank financing	550,000	550,000
5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total Senior Notes and bank financing	350,000	'
Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total Senior Notes and bank financing	40,000	'
Mortgage borrowings - Flagstar Agreement [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total Senior Notes and bank financing	28,423	38,084
Mortgage borrowings - Comerica Agreement [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total Senior Notes and bank financing	$20,859	$36,808

Debt_Senior_Notes_and_Other_Bo1

Debt - Senior Notes and Other Borrowings (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 16, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 05, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]	7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]	5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]	5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]	5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]	5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]	5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]	Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stated interest rate of senior notes	7.75%	'	5.25%	'	5.25%	5.63%	5.63%	'	'
Unamortized debt issuance costs	$9.70	$10.60	$8.10	$8.70	'	$5.20	'	$6.80	$7.40
Unamortized bond premium	3.8	4.1	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum Borrowing Capacity on Line of Credit	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$400	'

Debt_2020_Senior_Notes_Additio

Debt - 2020 Senior Notes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Apr. 12, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Apr. 13, 2012	Aug. 21, 2012
		2020 Senior Notes [Member]	Initial 2020 Senior Notes [Member]	Additional 2020 Senior Notes [Member]
			2020 Senior Notes [Member]	2020 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Senior Notes issued amount	'	'	$550,000,000	$125,000,000
Stated interest rate of Senior Note	'	'	7.75%	7.75%
Initial offering price as percentage of principal amount	'	'	100.00%	105.50%
Net proceeds from sale of Initial Notes	'	'	537,400,000	132,500,000
Debt issuance costs	'	'	12,600,000	3,100,000
Proceeds from offering retained for general corporate purposes	'	'	187,400,000	'
Debt issue costs settled outside the bond proceeds	'	'	3,000,000	'
IPO proceeds used to purchase New TMM Units	$204,300,000	'	'	'
Percentage of ownership by TMM Holdings	'	100.00%	'	'
Senior Notes covenants description	'	'The indenture for the 2020 Senior Notes contains covenants that limit (i) the making of investments, (ii) the payment of dividends and the redemption of equity and junior debt, (iii) the incurrence of additional indebtedness, (iv) asset dispositions, (v) mergers and similar corporate transactions, (vi) the incurrence of liens, (vii) the incurrence of prohibitions on payments and asset transfers among the issuers and restricted subsidiaries and (viii) transactions with affiliates, among others.	'	'
Debt instrument purchase price, percentage	'	101.00%	'	'
Debt instrument purchase price, description	'	'If we do not apply the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales within specified deadlines, we will be required to offer to repurchase the 2020 Senior Notes at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest) with such proceeds. We are also required to offer to repurchase the 2020 Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of their aggregate principal amount (plus accrued and unpaid interest) upon certain change of control events.	'	'

Debt_2021_Senior_Notes_Additio

Debt - 2021 Senior Notes - Additional Information 1 (Detail) (5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 16, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014
5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Senior Notes issued amount	$550,000,000	'
Stated interest rate of senior notes	5.25%	5.25%
Senior Notes, maturity date	'	15-Apr-21
Net proceeds from sale of Initial Notes	541,700,000	'
Debt issuance costs	$8,300,000	'

Debt_2024_Senior_Notes_Additio

Debt - 2024 Senior Notes - Additional Information 2 (Detail) (5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member], USD $)	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 05, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Senior Notes issued amount	$350,000,000	'
Stated interest rate of senior notes	5.63%	5.63%
Senior Notes, maturity date	'	1-Mar-24
Net proceeds from sale of Initial Notes	345,300,000	'
Debt issuance costs	$4,700,000	'
Redemption price	'	100.00%

Debt_Restated_Revolving_Credit

Debt - Restated Revolving Credit Facility - Additional Information 3 (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014
		Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
				US [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Restated revolving credit facility	'	$40,000,000	$0	'
Maximum capitalization ratio	60.00%	'	'	'
Actual capitalization ratio	47.00%	'	'	'
Minimum consolidated tangible net worth requirement	1,300,000,000	'	'	'
Tangible net worth	1,600,000,000	'	'	'
Outstanding letters of credit	'	'	'	34,900,000
Availability for borrowings	'	165,100,000	'	'
Additional availability for letters of credit	325,100,000	'	'	'
Letters of credit sub-limit amount	$200,000,000	'	'	'

Debt_Mortgage_Company_Loan_Fac

Debt - Mortgage Company Loan Facilities - Additional Information 4 (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
	Warehouse_Line_of_Credit
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Mortgage borrowings outstanding, collateralized amount	$77,010,000	$95,718,000
Collateralized amount of restricted short-term investments	2,000,000	'
Number of TMHF warehouse facilities	2	'
Capacity under the TMHF warehouse facilities	$90,000,000	'

Debt_Loans_Letters_of_Credit_S

Debt - Loans, Letters of Credit, Surety Bonds and Guarantees - Additional Information 5 (Detail)

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

USD ($)

Secured debt [Member]

Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Monarch [Member]

Monarch [Member]

Monarch [Member]

TD Facility [Member]

TD Facility [Member]

TD Facility [Member]

TD Facility [Member]

HSBC Facility [Member]

HSBC Facility [Member]

HSBC Facility [Member]

CAD

US [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

Secured debt [Member]

CAD

CAD

Monarch [Member]

Monarch [Member]

CAD

CAD

Monarch [Member]

USD ($)

CAD

CAD

CAD

USD ($)

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding letters of credit

'

'

$34.90

'

'

'

63.3

65.2

27.4

33.3

13.3

18

'

Loans, letters of credit and surety bonds outstanding

'

'

'

206.1

212.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of credit sub-limit amount

200

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100

'

'

'

24.2

Amount secured by liens and cash

'

80

'

'

'

80

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility, available amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

28.8

34.6

'

'

'

'

'

Maturity date of credit facility

'

'

'

'

'

'

30-Jun-14

'

'

'

30-Jun-15

'

'

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Carryin

Fair Value Disclosures - Carrying Value and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Detail) (Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member], Successor [Member], USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mortgage receivable [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying Value	$77,010	$95,718
Estimated Fair Value	79,051	97,294
Loans receivable [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying Value	48,028	33,395
Estimated Fair Value	48,028	33,395
Loans payable [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying Value	282,090	282,098
Estimated Fair Value	282,090	282,098
7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying Value	489,169	489,497
Estimated Fair Value	535,640	537,223
5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying Value	550,000	550,000
Estimated Fair Value	558,250	532,125
5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying Value	350,000	'
Estimated Fair Value	346,500	'
Mortgage borrowings [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying Value	49,282	74,892
Estimated Fair Value	$49,282	$74,892

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Carryin1

Fair Value Disclosures - Carrying Value and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Parenthetical) (Detail)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Long term debt interest rate	7.75%	7.75%
Debt instrument maturity, year	'2020	'2020
5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Long term debt interest rate	5.25%	5.25%
Debt instrument maturity, year	'2021	'2021
5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Long term debt interest rate	5.63%	'
Debt instrument maturity, year	'2024	'

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Provi

Income Taxes - Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
United States	$18,370	($76,127)	$28,088	($65,982)
Foreign	5,777	6,631	9,154	12,021
Total income tax provision (benefit)	$24,147	($69,496)	$37,242	($53,961)

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Income Tax [Line Items]	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits expected to reverse	$0	'
Domestic [Member]	'	'
Income Tax [Line Items]	'	'
Gross cumulative unrecognized tax benefits	2.1	2.1
Canada [Member]	'	'
Income Tax [Line Items]	'	'
Gross cumulative unrecognized tax benefits	$7.10	$7.90

RelatedParty_Transactions_Addi

Related-Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Apr. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jul. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Class J Units [Member]

TMM Holdings Limited Partnership [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Affiliates [Member]

Affiliates [Member]

Affiliates [Member]

Affiliates [Member]

Starwood Property Trust [Member]

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Real estate inventory acquisitions from affiliates

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$15.30

$19

$31

$19

Initial capital investment in joint venture

'

'

'

'

46.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-recourse construction and development loan

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

264.2

'

'

'

'

Fees for management services and advice

0

0.2

0

1.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Termination of service agreement

'

29.8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Non-cash charges related to acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

80.2

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock conversion feature

'

'

'

'

'

'

'One-for-one basis

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loans and other receivables

$48

'

$48

'

'

$33.40

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Employee_Benefit_Retirement_an2

Employee Benefit, Retirement, and Deferred Compensation Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
				U.S. Cash Balance Plan [Member]	U.S. Cash Balance Plan [Member]	Monarch Plan [Member]	Monarch Plan [Member]	Monarch Plan [Member]	Monarch Plan [Member]
				U.K. Supplementary Pension Plan [Member]	U.K. Supplementary Pension Plan [Member]
				Age
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Age of participants entitled to fixed monthly pension and fixed survivor benefit	'	'	'	65	'	'	'	'	'
Accrued obligations	'	'	'	$1.70	$1.80	'	'	'	'
Unfunded status of consolidated defined benefit plan	7.5	7.5	5.9	'	'	'	'	'	'
Contribution made to consolidated defined benefit plan	0.4	0.4	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total expense for the defined contribution plan	'	'	'	'	'	$0.20	$0.20	$0.30	$0.40

Employee_Benefit_Retirement_an3

Employee Benefit, Retirement, and Deferred Compensation Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
U.S. Cash Balance Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'	'
Interest cost	$329	$321	$682	$643
Expected return on plan assets	-400	-380	-825	-760
Amortization of actuarial losses	11	34	44	68
Net periodic benefit cost	-60	-25	-99	-49
Monarch Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'	'
Interest cost	111	119	220	238
Expected return on plan assets	-174	-171	-344	-342
Amortization of actuarial losses	'	12	'	24
Net periodic benefit cost	($63)	($40)	($124)	($80)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning balance	'	'	($452)	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	'	'	-1,273	'
Gross amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	'	'	44	'
Foreign currency translation	14,682	3,253	418	-5,156
Income tax (expense) benefit	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	12,564	3,182	-1,362	-5,263
Gross amounts reclassified	'	'	996	'
Balance, ending balance	-818	'	-818	'
Total Post-Retirement Benefits Adjustments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning balance	'	'	3,987	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	'	'	-1,691	'
Gross amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	'	'	44	'
Foreign currency translation	'	'	-133	'
Income tax (expense) benefit	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	-1,780	'
Balance, ending balance	2,207	'	2,207	'
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning balance	'	'	-16,727	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	'	'	418	'
Income tax (expense) benefit	'	'	'	'
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	418	'
Balance, ending balance	-16,309	'	-16,309	'
Non-controlling Interest [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning balance	'	'	12,288	'
Income tax (expense) benefit	'	'	'	'
Gross amounts reclassified	'	'	996	'
Balance, ending balance	$13,284	'	$13,284	'

Equity_Additional_Information_

Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

New TMM Units [Member]

New TMM Units [Member]

New TMM Units [Member]

New TMM Units [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

Common Class B [Member]

Common Class B [Member]

2013 Omnibus Equity Award Plan [Member]

Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Performance Vesting Units [Member]

Performance Vesting Units [Member]

Time Vesting Units [Member]

Time Vesting Units [Member]

Time Vesting Units [Member]

Time Vesting Units [Member]

Common Class A [Member]

Class M Units [Member]

New TMM Units [Member]

New TMM Units [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

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Description of voting

'Holders of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters submitted to stockholders for their vote or approval.

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding and unvested shares

'

'

'

1,077,504

'

1,077,504

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

752,782

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate grant date fair value

'

'

'

'

'

$5.40

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$2.80

'

'

'

'

Shares vested

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

512,977

478,246

'

'

Common stock conversion basis

'One New TMM Unit together with a corresponding share of Class B Common Stock is exchangeable for one share of Class A Common Stock.

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'

Common stock, shares outstanding

122,281,240

'

'

'

'

'

'

32,895,064

32,857,000

89,386,176

89,451,164

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'

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'

'

'

Number of awards outstanding

1,267,959

1,250,829

'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,590,481

1,655,469

Unamortized compensation expense

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'

'

'

'

4.2

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'

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'

'

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'

Weighted average period

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years 8 months 12 days

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'

Compensation expense

'

'

'

0.4

0.3

0.8

0.8

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'

'

Maximum number of shares subject to awards

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

7,956,955

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

Common Stock available for future grants

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,496,399

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock options vested and exercisable

3,788

'

0

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'

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Unrecognized stock based compensation related to unvested stock options

11.2

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'

'

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'

'

'

Weighted average period of unvested stock options

'3 years 9 months 18 days

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'

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'

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'

'

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'

'

'2 years 8 months 12 days

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'

Percentage of units vested

'

'

'

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'

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'

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'

25.00%

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'

Common stock initial public offering price

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'

'

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'

$22

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'

'

'

'

Unrecognized stock-based compensation related to unvested restricted stock units

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$3.20

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Percent of stock-based compensation expense attributed to tax benefit

38.50%

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

Equity_Summary_of_Stock_Option

Equity - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Number of Awards, Beginning balance	1,250,829
Number of Awards, Exercised	'
Number of Awards, Forfeited	-21,500
Number of Awards, Ending balance	1,267,959
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Exercised	'
New TMM Units [Member] | Time Vesting Units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Number of Awards, Beginning balance	1,655,469
Number of Awards, Exercised	-37,264
Number of Awards, Forfeited	-27,724
Number of Awards, Ending balance	1,590,481
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$5.02
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Exercised	$3.95
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$6.09
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$5.02

Equity_Summary_of_Stock_Option1

Equity - Summary of Stock Option Plan (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]	'	'
Number of Awards, Beginning balance	1,250,829	'
Shares, Granted	38,630	'
Shares, Exercised	'	'
Shares, Cancelled	-21,500	'
Number of Awards, Ending balance	1,267,959	1,250,829
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding, Beginning balance	$22.45	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Granted	$24.08	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercised	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Cancelled	$22	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding, Ending balance	$22.51	$22.45
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (In Years), Outstanding	'8 years 9 months 18 days	'9 years 3 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Beginning balance	$520	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding, Ending balance	$494	$520

Equity_Summary_of_Stock_Option2

Equity - Summary of Stock Option Plan (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]	'
Market price of Common Stock on last trading day	$22.42

Equity_Summary_of_Estimated_Fa

Equity - Summary of Estimated Fair Value of Option Granted using Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'	'
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Expected volatility	48.60%	56.60%
Risk-free interest rate	1.13%	0.52%
Risk-free interest rate	1.23%	'
Expected term (years)	'4 years 6 months	'4 years 6 months
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period	$9.88	$11.56

Equity_Summary_of_Activity_of_

Equity - Summary of Activity of Restricted Stock Units (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Awards, Beginning balance	1,250,829	'
Number of Awards, Granted	38,630	'
Number of Awards, Vested	'	'
Number of Awards, Forfeited	-21,500	'
Number of Awards, Ending balance	1,267,959	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$9.88	$11.56
Class M Units [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Awards, Beginning balance	188,816	'
Number of Awards, Granted	7,922	'
Number of Awards, Vested	'	'
Number of Awards, Forfeited	-4,141	'
Number of Awards, Ending balance	192,597	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$24.14	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$22.09	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	'	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$24.30	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$24.05	'

Equity_Summary_of_StockBased_C

Equity - Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Stock Based Compensation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total stock compensation	$1,475	$83,935	$2,820	$84,430
J Units [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total stock compensation	'	80,190	'	80,190
RSUs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total stock compensation	316	179	608	179
M Units/New TMM Units [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total stock compensation	434	3,145	811	3,640
Stock options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Stock Based Compensation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Total stock compensation	$725	$421	$1,401	$421

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Legal accruals	$3.50	$4.90