Taylor Morrison Home (TMHC) 10-Q 7 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	7-May-15
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	TMHC
Entity Registrant Name	Taylor Morrison Home Corp
Entity Central Index Key	1562476
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Common Class A [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		33,073,747
Common Class B [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		89,200,063

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$399,537	$234,217
Restricted cash	655	1,310
Real estate inventory:
Owned inventory	2,750,090	2,511,623
Real estate not owned under option agreements	4,640	6,698
Total real estate inventory	2,754,730	2,518,321
Land deposits	31,364	34,544
Mortgages receivable	83,407	191,140
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net	101,854	89,210
Other receivables, net	99,354	85,274
Investments in unconsolidated entities	112,813	110,291
Deferred tax assets, net	251,392	258,190
Property and equipment, net	4,893	5,337
Intangible assets, net	6,392	5,459
Goodwill	23,375	23,375
Assets of discontinued operations	0	576,445
Total assets	3,869,766	4,133,113
Liabilities
Accounts payable	136,815	122,466
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	179,488	200,556
Income taxes payable	39,772	50,096
Customer deposits	85,772	70,465
Senior notes	1,388,676	1,388,840
Loans payable and other borrowings	128,184	147,516
Revolving credit facility borrowings		40,000
Mortgage warehouse borrowings	55,245	160,750
Liabilities attributable to consolidated option agreements	4,640	6,698
Liabilities of discontinued operations	0	168,565
Total liabilities	2,018,592	2,355,952
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 17)
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014
Additional paid-in capital	375,194	374,358
Retained earnings	140,910	114,948
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-17,850	-10,910
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	498,255	478,397
Non-controlling interests - joint ventures	6,624	6,528
Non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders	1,346,295	1,292,236
Total stockholders' equity	1,851,174	1,777,161
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,869,766	4,133,113
Common Class B [Member]
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock	$1	$1

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Common stock, shares outstanding	122,273,810
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	33,073,747	33,060,540
Common stock, shares outstanding	33,073,747	33,060,540
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	89,200,063	89,227,416
Common stock, shares outstanding	89,200,063	89,227,416

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Home closings revenue, net	$493,592	$455,295
Land closings revenue	8,188	8,918
Mortgage operations revenue	7,635	6,262
Total revenues	509,415	470,475
Cost of home closings	405,104	356,300
Cost of land closings	4,666	6,858
Mortgage operations expenses	5,062	3,936
Total cost of revenues	414,832	367,094
Gross margin	94,583	103,381
Sales, commissions and other marketing costs	36,220	33,384
General and administrative expenses	20,704	19,241
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities	-303	-984
Interest (income) expense, net	-50	686
Other expense, net	5,771	3,098
Gain on foreign currency forward	-29,983
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	62,224	47,956
Income tax provision	22,042	10,956
Net income from continuing operations	40,182	37,000
Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations		6,435
Transaction expenses from discontinued operations	-9,043
Gain on sale of discontinued operations	80,205
Income tax expense from discontinued operations	-14,500	-2,139
Net income from discontinued operations	56,662	4,296
Net income before allocation to non-controlling interests	96,844	41,296
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests - joint ventures	-368	-117
Net income before non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders	96,476	41,179
Net income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders	-29,133	-27,105
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to non-controlling interests - Principal Equityholders	-41,381	-3,142
Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	$25,962	$10,932
Earnings per common share - basic:
Income from continuing operations	$0.33	$0.30
Income from discontinued operations - net of tax	$0.46	$0.03
Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	$0.79	$0.33
Earnings per common share - diluted:
Income from continuing operations	$0.33	$0.30
Income from discontinued operations - net of tax	$0.46	$0.03
Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	$0.79	$0.33
Weighted average number of shares of common stock:
Basic	33,067	32,858
Diluted	122,355	122,344

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income before non-controlling interests, net of tax	$96,844	$41,296
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	-27,413	-14,264
Post-retirement benefits adjustments, net of tax	1,757	338
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-25,656	-13,926
Comprehensive income	71,188	27,370
Comprehensive income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	19,022	7,191
Joint Ventures [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests - joint ventures/Principal Equityholders	-368	-117
Principal Equityholders [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests - joint ventures/Principal Equityholders	($51,798)	($20,062)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]	Non-controlling Interest [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data	USD ($)	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, 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	41,296				10,932			117	30,247
Other comprehensive loss	-13,926					-3,741			-10,185
Share based compensation	1,345			361					984
Distributions to non-controlling interests - joint ventures	-87							-87
Balance at Mar. 31, 2014	1,573,529		1	373,150	54,411	-4,193		7,266	1,142,894
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2014		32,857,800	89,451,164
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	1,777,161		1	374,358	114,948	-10,910		6,528	1,292,236
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2014		33,060,540	89,227,416
Net income	96,844				25,962			368	70,514
Other comprehensive loss	-25,656					-6,940	-518		-18,716
Exchange of New TMM Units and corresponding number of Class B Common Stock		8,330	-8,330
Cancellation of forfeited New TMM Units and corresponding number of Class B Common Stock			-19,023
Issuance of restricted stock units		4,877
Share based compensation	3,097			836					2,261
Distributions to non-controlling interests - joint ventures	-272							-272
Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$1,851,174		$1	$375,194	$140,910	($17,850)		$6,624	$1,346,295
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2015		33,073,747	89,200,063

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$96,844		$41,296
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities	-303		-2,629
Stock compensation expense	1,558		1,345
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	507		13,977
Depreciation and amortization	861		-387
Net income from discontinued operations	-56,662		-4,296
Gain on foreign currency forward	-29,983
Contingent consideration	1,676
Deferred income taxes	6,798		-5,726
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Real estate inventory and land deposits	-246,993		-242,296
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	67,888		-26,146
Customer deposits	14,495		16,490
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	-15,592		-15,981
Income taxes payable	-10,912		-26,389
Net cash used in operating activities	-170,178		-246,446
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment	-317		693
Distribution from unconsolidated entities			1,130
Decrease in restricted cash	655		6,244
Investments of capital into unconsolidated entities	-2,726		-10,412
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations	268,853
Gain on foreign currency forward	29,983
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	296,448		-2,345
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings on line of credit related to mortgage borrowings	158,638		89,178
Repayment on line of credit related to mortgage borrowings	-264,143		-112,151
Proceeds from loans payable and other borrowings			1,859
Repayments of loans payable and other borrowings	-20,167		-35,288
Borrowings on revolving credit facility			53,000
Payments on revolving credit facility	-40,000		-53,000
Proceeds from the issuance of senior notes			350,000
Deferred financing costs			5,806
Payment of contingent consideration	-3,050
Distributions to non-controlling interests - joint ventures	-272		-87
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-168,994		299,317
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-19,944		-6,707
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-62,668		43,819
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Beginning of period	462,205	[1]	389,181	[1]
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - End of period	399,537		433,000
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Income taxes paid, net	-40,067		-45,318
SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in loans payable issued to sellers in connection with land purchase contracts	-21,400		-25,019
Decrease in income taxes payable			$51
[1]	Cash and cash equivalents shown here include the cash related to Monarch. At December 31, 2014, cash held at Monarch was $227,988

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Cash and cash equivalents	$462,205	[1]
Monarch [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents	$227,988
[1]	Cash and cash equivalents shown here include the cash related to Monarch. At December 31, 2014, cash held at Monarch was $227,988

Business

Business	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Business	1. BUSINESS
	Organization and Description of the Business — Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (referred to herein as “TMHC,” “we,” “our,” the “Company” and “us”), through its divisions and segments, owns and operates a residential homebuilding business and is a developer of lifestyle communities. We currently operate in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas. Our homes appeal to entry-level, move-up, 55+ and luxury homebuyers. The Company operates under our Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes brands. Our business has ten homebuilding operating divisions, and a mortgage operations division, which are organized into three reportable segments: East, West, and Mortgage. The communities in our East and West segment offer single family attached and/or detached homes. We are the general contractors for all real estate projects and retain subcontractors for home construction and site development. Our Mortgage Operations reportable segment provides financial services to customers through our wholly owned mortgage subsidiary, operating as Taylor Morrison Home Funding, LLC (“TMHF”).
	On July 13, 2011, TMM Holdings Limited Partnership (“TMM Holdings”), an entity formed by a consortium comprised of affiliates of TPG Global, LLC (the “TPG Entities” or “TPG”), investment funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”) 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”), acquired (the “Acquisition”) our predecessor, Taylor Woodrow Holdings (USA), Inc., now known as Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.
	On April 12, 2013, TMHC 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 through the formation of TMM Holdings II Limited Partnership (“New TMM”). In the Reorganization Transactions, the TPG Entities and the Oaktree Entities each formed new holding vehicles to hold interests in New TMM (the “TPG Holding Vehicle” and the “Oaktree Holding Vehicle” respectively). As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Principal Equityholders owned 73.0% of the Company.
	On January 28, 2015 we closed on the sale of Monarch Corporation, our former Canadian operating segment (“Monarch”), to an affiliate of Mattamy Homes Limited. As a result of the sale, we do not have significant continuing involvement with Monarch.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation — The accompanying unaudited Condensed 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 Financial Statements and accompanying notes included in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all normal and recurring adjustments that are considered necessary for the fair presentation of our results for the interim periods present. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full fiscal 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 Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity.
	Discontinued Operations — As a result of our decision in December 2014 to dispose of Monarch Corporation, our former Canadian operating segment, the operating results and financial position of the Monarch business are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented (see Note 4 – Discontinued Operations).
	Non-controlling interests — In the Reorganization Transactions, the Company became the sole owner of the general partner of New TMM. As the general partner of New TMM, the Company exercises exclusive and complete control over New TMM. Consequently, the Company consolidates New TMM and records a non-controlling interest in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 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.
	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 Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates include real estate development costs to complete, valuation of 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.
	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 Unit received in the exchange, the holders of New TMM Units also received a corresponding number of shares of our Class B common stock (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 the Exchange Agreement, dated as of April 9, 2013, among the Company, New TMM and the holders of Class B Common Stock and New TMM Units.
	Stock Based Compensation — We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718-10, Compensation – Stock Compensation. The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. We use a Monte Carlo model for the valuation of our restricted stock grants that have a market condition. These models require the input of subjective assumptions. This guidance also requires us to estimate forfeitures in calculating the expense related to stock-based compensation.
	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements — In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”), which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. Under the ASU, an entity presents such costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs continues to be reported as interest expense. ASU 2015-03 will be effective for us for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 is not expected to have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”). ASU 2015-02 amends the consolidation requirements and changes the consolidation analysis required. ASU 2015-02 requires management to reevaluate all legal entities under a revised consolidation model specifically (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnership and similar legal entities are VIEs, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships, and (iv) provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. ASU 2015-02 will be effective for us for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-02 is not expected to have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”), which requires management to evaluate, at each annual and interim reporting period, whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued and provide related disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective for us for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2014-15 is not expected to have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued 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 condensed 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 ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry-specific guidance. This ASU also supersedes some cost guidance included in ASC 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 generally 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 proposed to be effective beginning January 1, 2018 and, at that time we will adopt the new standard under either 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 our condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”), which changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area. Pursuant to ASU 2014-08, only disposals representing a strategic shift, such as a major line of business, a major geographical area or a major equity investment, should be presented as a discontinued operation. If the disposal does qualify as a discontinued operation under ASU 2014-08, the entity will be required to provide expanded disclosures. ASU 2014-08 was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	3. 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, except per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	Numerator:	2015			2014
	Net income available to TMHC – basic	$	25,962		$	10,932
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax		56,662			4,296
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax attributable to non-controlling interest – Principal Equityholders		(41,381	)		(3,142	)
	Net income from discontinued operations – basic	$	15,281		$	1,154
	Net income from continuing operations – basic	$	10,681		$	9,778
	Net income from continuing operations – basic	$	10,681		$	9,778
	Net income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest – Principal Equityholders		29,133			27,105
	Loss fully attributable to Class A Common Stock		119			199
	Net income from continuing operations – diluted	$	39,933		$	37,082
	Net income from discontinued operations – diluted	$	56,662		$	4,296
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares – basic (Class A)		33,067			32,858
	Weighted average shares – Principal Equityholders’ non-controlling interest (Class B)		89,204			89,451
	Restricted stock units		84			35
	Weighted average shares – diluted		122,355			122,344
	Earnings per common share – basic:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.33		$	0.3
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	0.46		$	0.03
	Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	$	0.79		$	0.33
	Earnings per common share – diluted:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.33		$	0.3
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	0.46		$	0.03
	Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	$	0.79		$	0.33
	We excluded a total weighted average of 1,515,967 and 1,236,782 stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) from the calculation of earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, as their inclusion is anti-dilutive.
	The shares of Class B Common Stock have voting rights but do not have economic rights or rights to dividends or distributions 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 Common Stock may produce a slight anti-dilutive effect on diluted earnings per common share.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	4. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	In connection with the decision to sell Monarch Corporation in December 2014, the operating results associated with the Monarch business are classified as discontinued operations – net of applicable taxes in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented, and the assets and liabilities associated with this business are classified as assets of discontinued operations and liabilities of discontinued operations, as appropriate, in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for all applicable periods presented.
	In the three months ended March 31, 2015, we did not record any revenues related to Monarch. The activity recorded in 2015 consists of post-closing transaction expenses, including administrative costs, legal fees, and stock based compensation charges. The gain on sale of discontinued operations was determined using the purchase premium of Monarch, less related costs and tax. In the three months ended March 31, 2014 we recorded $48.7 million of revenues related to Monarch, which is included in discontinued operations.
	The components of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	227,988
	Restricted cash		11,474
	Real estate inventory		149,087
	Land deposits		7,547
	Loans receivable		40,808
	Tax indemnification receivable		5,194
	Prepaid expenses and other assets, net		11,197
	Other receivables, net		1,984
	Investments in unconsolidated entities		111,887
	Deferred tax assets, net		3,233
	Property and equipment, net		2,546
	Intangible assets, net		3,500
	Assets of discontinued operations	$	576,445
	Accounts payable	$	14,438
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities		44,554
	Income taxes payable		8,076
	Customer deposits		11,166
	Loans payable and other borrowings		90,331
	Liabilities of discontinued operations	$	168,565
	The sale of Monarch was completed in the first quarter of 2015, so there are no assets or liabilities of discontinued operations on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2015.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instrument and Hedging Activity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instrument and Hedging Activity	5. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND HEDGING ACTIVITY
	In December 2014, we entered into a derivative financial instrument in the form of a foreign currency forward. The derivative financial instrument hedged our exposure to the Canadian dollar in conjunction with the disposition of the Monarch business. The aggregate notional amount of the foreign exchange derivative financial instrument was $471.2 million at December 31, 2014. At December 31, 2014 the fair value of the instrument was not material to our consolidated financial position or results of operations. The final settlement of the derivative financial instrument occurred on January 30, 2015 and a gain in the amount of $30.0 million was recorded in foreign currency forward in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Real Estate [Abstract]
Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits	6. REAL ESTATE INVENTORY AND LAND DEPOSITS
	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 months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we recorded no impairments on real estate assets.
	In the ordinary course of business, we enter into various specific performance contracts to acquire lots. 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 Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):
		As of			As of
		March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	Operating communities, including capitalized interest	$	2,481,227		$	2,217,067
	Real estate held for development or held for sale		268,863			294,556
	Total owned inventory		2,750,090			2,511,623
	Real estate not owned under option contracts		4,640			6,698
	Total real estate inventory	$	2,754,730		$	2,518,321
	The development status of our land inventory is as follows (dollars in thousands):
		As of March 31, 2015						As of December 31, 2014
		Owned Lots			Book Value of Land			Owned Lots		Book Value of Land
					and Development					and Development
	Raw		8,648		$	401,092			9,825	$	464,882
	Partially developed		8,292			756,311			8,680		654,759
	Finished		9,851			881,689			8,727		787,033
	Long-term strategic assets		3,561			20,829			3,564		27,993
	Total		30,352		$	2,059,921			30,796	$	1,934,667
	Land Deposits — We provide 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.
	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had the right to purchase 5,405 and 5,372 lots under land option purchase contracts, respectively, which represents an aggregate purchase price of $403.4 million and $323.5 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. We do not have title to the property and the creditors generally have no recourse. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our exposure to loss related to our option contracts with third parties and unconsolidated entities consists of non-refundable option deposits totaling $31.4 million and $34.5 million, respectively, in land deposits related to land options and land purchase contracts. Creditors of these VIEs, if any, generally have no recourse against us.
	For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, 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.
	Capitalized Interest — Interest capitalized, incurred, expensed and amortized is as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015			2014
	Interest capitalized - beginning of period	$	94,880		$	71,263
	Interest incurred/capitalized		25,039			17,901
	Interest amortized to cost of closings		(16,027	)		(9,626	)
	Interest capitalized - end of period	$	103,892		$	79,538

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	7. INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIES
	We participate in a number of joint ventures with related and unrelated third parties, with ownership interests up to 50.0%. These entities are generally involved in real estate development, homebuilding and mortgage lending activities.
	Summarized, unaudited financial information of unconsolidated entities that are accounted for by the equity method is as follows (in thousands):
		As of			As of
		March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	Assets:
	Real estate inventory	$	407,166		$	396,858
	Other assets		56,411			59,963
	Total assets	$	463,577		$	456,821
	Liabilities and owners’ equity:
	Debt	$	142,954		$	129,561
	Other liabilities		6,154			8,870
	Total liabilities		149,108		$	138,431
	Owners’ equity:
	TMHC		112,813			110,291
	Others		201,656			208,099
	Total owners’ equity		314,469			318,390
	Total liabilities and owners’ equity	$	463,577		$	456,821
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Revenues	$	1,695		$	1,630
	Costs and expenses		(1,173	)		(227	)
	Income of unconsolidated entities	$	522		$	1,403
	Company’s share of income in unconsolidated entities	$	303		$	984
	Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	$	507		$	1,037
	We have investments in, and advances to, a number of joint ventures with unrelated parties to develop land and to develop housing communities, including for-sale residential homes. Some of these joint ventures develop land for the sole use of the 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.

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	8. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
		As of			As of
		March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	Real estate development costs to complete	$	21,329		$	24,222
	Compensation and employee benefits		28,200			51,475
	Self-insurance and warranty reserves		42,956			44,595
	Interest payable		33,153			22,033
	Property and sales taxes payable		7,931			12,808
	Other accruals		45,919			45,423
	Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	179,488		$	200,556
	Self-Insurance and Warranty Reserves – A summary of the changes in our reserves are as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Reserve - beginning of period	$	44,595		$	34,814
	Additions to reserves		2,700			2,194
	Costs and claims incurred		(5,934	)		(2,013	)
	Change in estimates to pre-existing reserves		1,595			4,259
	Reserve - end of period	$	42,956		$	39,254

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	9. DEBT
	(Dollars in thousands)		As of		As of
			March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2020, unsecured, with $8.5 million and $8.9 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively and $3.3 million and $3.4 million of unamortized bond premium at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively		$	488,676	$	488,840
	5.25% Senior Notes due 2021, unsecured, with $7.2 million and $7.5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively			550,000		550,000
	5.625% Senior Notes due 2024, unsecured, with $4.8 million and $4.9 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively			350,000		350,000
	Senior Notes sub-total		$	1,388,676	$	1,388,840
	$400 million Revolving Credit Facility with $5.0 million and $5.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively			—		40,000
	Mortgage warehouse borrowings			55,245		160,750
	Loans payable and other borrowings			128,184		147,516
	Total Senior Notes and bank financing		$	1,572,105	$	1,737,106
	2020 Senior Notes
	On April 13, 2012, we 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 used, in part, to repay existing indebtedness. The remaining proceeds of approximately $187.4 million from the Offering were used for general corporate purposes. An additional $3.0 million of issuance costs were incurred.
	On August 21, 2012, we 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 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, we 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., Taylor Morrison Communities II, Inc. and the U.S. homebuilding subsidiaries of TMC (collectively, the “Guarantors”). The 2020 Senior Notes and the guarantees are senior unsecured obligations. 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. The 2020 Senior Notes were redeemed in full on May 1, 2015 using the net proceeds from an issuance of new senior unsecured notes, together with cash on hand. For further information, see Note 18 – Subsequent Events.
	There are no financial maintenance covenants for the 2020 Senior Notes.
	2021 Senior Notes
	On April 16, 2013, we 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 used to repay the outstanding balance under the 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.
	There are no financial maintenance covenants for the 2021 Senior Notes.
	2024 Senior Notes
	On March 5, 2014, we 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 net proceeds from the issuance of the 2024 Senior Notes were used to repay the outstanding balance under the Revolving Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.
	The 2024 Senior Notes mature on March 1, 2024. The 2024 Senior Notes are guaranteed by the same Guarantors that guarantee the 2020 and 2021 Senior Notes. The 2024 Senior Notes and the guarantees are senior unsecured obligations. The indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes contains covenants that limit our ability 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 the 2021 Senior Notes, but a credit rating downgrade must 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).
	There are no financial maintenance covenants for the 2024 Senior Notes.
	Revolving Credit Facility
	The 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 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 Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate amount greater than $40.0 million or unreimbursed letters of credit issued under the 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 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 Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. (“TMC” or the “Borrower”) at March 31, 2015 was 0.38 to 1.00. The minimum consolidated tangible net worth requirement was $1.4 billion at March 31, 2015. At March 31, 2015, the Borrower’s tangible net worth, as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility, was $1.8 billion.
	The 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 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 March 31, 2015, we were in compliance with all of the covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility.
	On April 24, 2015, we amended our senior revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) to increase the amount available thereunder to $500.0 million, extend its maturity to April 12, 2019 and reduce certain margins payable thereunder. For more information, see Note 18 – Subsequent Events.
	Mortgage Borrowings
	The following is a summary of our mortgage subsidiary borrowings (in thousands):
			As of March 31, 2015
	Facility		Amount Drawn		Facility Amount			Interest Rate	Expiration Date	Collateral (1)
	Flagstar		$	22,995	$	85,000		LIBOR + 2.5%	30 days written notice	Mortgage Loans
	Comerica			—		50,000		LIBOR + 2.75%	19-Aug-15	Mortgage Loans
	J.P. Morgan			32,250		50,000		-2	28-Sep-15	Pledged Cash
	Total		$	55,245	$	185,000
			As of December 31, 2014
	Facility		Amount Drawn		Facility Amount			Interest Rate	Expiration Date	Collateral (1)
	Flagstar		$	62,894	$	85,000		LIBOR + 2.5%	30 days written notice	Mortgage Loans
	Comerica			11,430		50,000		LIBOR + 2.75%	19-Aug-15	Mortgage Loans
	J.P. Morgan			86,426		100,000	(3)	-2	28-Sep-15	Pledged Cash
	Total		$	160,750	$	235,000
	(1)	The mortgage borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, are collateralized by $83.4 million and $191.1 million, respectively, of mortgage loans held for sale, which comprise the balance of mortgage receivables and $0.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of restricted short-term investments which are included in restricted cash in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(2)	Interest under the J.P. Morgan agreement ranges from 2.50% plus 30-day LIBOR to 2.875% plus 30-day LIBOR or 0.25% (whichever is greater).
	(3)	The warehouse facility with J.P. Morgan has a maximum credit line of $50.0 million. On December 12, 2014 the agreement was temporarily amended to increase the capacity from $50.0 million to $100.0 million. Effective January 23, 2015, the temporary increase expired.
	Loans Payable and Other Borrowings
	Loans payable and other borrowings as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consist of amounts due to various land sellers and a seller carryback note from a prior year acquisition. Loans payable bear interest at rates that ranged from 0% to 8% at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and generally are secured by the land that was acquired with the loans. We impute interest for loans with no stated interest rates.

Fair_Value_Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures	10. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES
	We have adopted ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements 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 mortgage borrowings, loans payable and other borrowings and the borrowings under our Revolving Credit Facility approximate carrying value due to their short term nature and variable interest rate terms. 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):
			March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
		Level in Fair	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
		Value Hierarchy	Value		Fair		Value		Fair
					Value				Value
	Description:
	Mortgages receivable	2	$	83,407	$	83,407	$	191,140	$	191,140
	Mortgage borrowings	2		55,245		55,245		160,750		160,750
	Loans payable and other borrowings	2		128,184		128,184		147,516		147,516
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2020	2		488,676		519,218		488,840		518,170
	5.25% Senior Notes due 2021	2		550,000		543,125		550,000		539,000
	5.625% Senior Notes due 2024	2		350,000		340,375		350,000		336,000
	Revolving Credit Facility	2		—		—		40,000		40,000

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	11. INCOME TAXES
	The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was based on the federal statutory income tax rates, affected by state income taxes, changes in deferred tax assets, changes in valuation allowances, preferential treatment of deductions relating to homebuilding activities.
	As of March 31, 2015, cumulative gross unrecognized tax benefits were $2.4 million and all unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. As of December 31, 2014, our cumulative gross unrecognized tax benefits were $2.4 million. These amounts are included in income taxes payable in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. None of the unrecognized tax benefits are expected to reverse in the next 12 months.
	In accordance with ASC Topic 740-10, Income Taxes, we assess whether a valuation allowance should be established based on the consideration of available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard with significant weight being given to evidence that can be objectively verified. This assessment includes a review of both positive and negative evidence including our earnings history, forecasts and future profitability, assessment of the industry, the length of statutory carry-forward periods, experiences of utilizing NOL’s and built-in losses, and tax planning alternatives.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	12. STOCKHOLDERS’ 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 partnership interests in New TMM not held directly or indirectly by TMHC.
	The components and respective voting power of our outstanding Common Stock at March 31, 2015 are as follows:
		Shares		Percentage
		Outstanding
	Class A Common Stock		33,073,747		27	%
	Class B Common Stock		89,200,063		73
	Total		122,273,810		100	%

Stock_Based_Compensation

Stock Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Based Compensation	13. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
	Equity-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 March 31, 2015 we had an aggregate of 5,669,330 shares of common stock available for future grants under the Plan.
	The following table provides information regarding the amount and components of stock-based compensation expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended
			March 31,
			2015			2014
	Restricted stock units (RSUs) (1)		$	608		$	292
	Stock options			1,970			676
	New TMM Units			519			377
	Total stock compensation (2)		$	3,097		$	1,345
	Income tax benefit recognized		$	14		$	—
	(1)	Includes compensation expense related to restricted stock units and performance based restricted stock units.
	(2)	Included in the table above is $1.5 million of stock compensation expense related to the acceleration of vesting for equity awards held by Monarch employees. The sale of Monarch triggered a change in control provision provided for in the respective award agreements and Plan document. The expense related to the acceleration of awards is included in transaction expenses from discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the aggregate unamortized value of all outstanding stock-based compensation awards was approximately $23.1 million and $16.0 million, respectively.
	Restricted Stock – the following table summarizes the restricted stock unit and performance based restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
			Shares			Weighted
						Average Grant Date
						Fair Value
	Balance at December 31, 2014			185,679		$	24.19
	Granted			417,733			18.38
	Vested			(7,377	)		24.52
	Forfeited			(4,290	)		24.3
	Balance at March 31, 2015			591,745		$	20.09
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we issued non-performance RSU awards and performance-based RSU awards to certain employees of the Company. The non-performance RSU awards were granted on the same terms as existing non-performance RSU awards with the exception of vesting. The new awards vest with respect to 33.3% on the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. The performance-based RSU awards are based on the attainment of certain performance metrics set by the Company in the year of grant. The number of shares underlying the performance-based RSUs that will be issued to the recipients may range from the base award depending on actual performance metrics as compared to the target performance metrics. Vesting of these performance-based RSU awards is subject to continued employment with TMHC or an affiliate, through the applicable vesting dates and will become vested with respect to 100% of the RSUs on the third anniversary of the grant date. During the period ended March 31, 2015, a total of 2,500 shares were withheld on net settlement for a de minimis amount.
	Stock Options – the following table summarizes the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
			Shares			Weighted
						Average Exercise
						Price Per Share
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014			1,325,029		$	22.35
	Granted			390,170			18.76
	Exercised			—			—
	Cancelled			(22,000	)		22
	Outstanding at March 31, 2015			1,693,199		$	21.53
	Options exercisable at March 31, 2015			176,283		$	25.31
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we issued stock options to certain employees. These stock options granted vest 25% on the first four anniversaries of the grant date.
	New TMM Units – Certain members of management and certain members of the Board of Directors were issued Class M partnership units in TMM Holdings. Those units were subject to both time and performance vesting conditions. In addition, TMM Holdings issued phantom Class M Units to certain employees who resided in Canada, which were treated as Class M Units for the purposes of this description and the financial statements. In connection with the sale of Monarch, all of the phantom Class M Units were settled pursuant to change in control provisions provided for in the award agreement. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we paid $1.4 million in settlement of these awards.
	Pursuant to the Reorganization Transactions the time-vesting Class M Units in TMM Holdings were exchanged for New TMM Units with vesting terms substantially the same as the Class M Units surrendered for exchange. 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 shares of Class B Common Stock/New TMM Units outstanding as of March 31, 2015 are as follows:
			Shares/New			Weighted
			TMM Units			Average Grant Date
						Fair Value
	Balance at December 31, 2014			1,431,721		$	5.11
	Granted			—			—
	Exchanges (1)			(8,330	)		5.56
	Forfeited (2)			(19,023	)		4.23
	Balance at March 31, 2015			1,404,368		$	5.12
	(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 New TMM 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.

RelatedParty_Transactions

Related-Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related-Party Transactions	14. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
	From time to time, we may engage in transactions with entities or persons that are affiliated with us or one or more of the Principal Equityholders. There were no real estate inventory acquisitions from such affiliates in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and $15.7 million in real estate inventory acquisitions from such affiliates in the three months ended March 31, 2014. 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.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Text Block [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	15. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	The table below provides the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 (in thousands):
		Total Post-			Foreign Currency			Non-controlling			Total
		Retirement			Translation			Interest - Principal
		Benefits			Adjustments			Equityholders
		Adjustments						Reclassification
	Balance, beginning of period	$	692		$	(52,148	)	$	40,546		$	(10,910	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		269			(27,413	)		—			(27,144	)
	Gross amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		1,488			—			—			1,488
	Foreign currency translation		518			—			(518	)		—
	Income tax (expense) benefit		—			—			—			—
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	2,275		$	(27,413	)	$	(518	)	$	(25,656	)
	Gross amounts reclassified within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to		(2,289	)		—			21,005			18,716
	Balance, end of period	$	678		$	(79,561	)	$	61,033		$	(17,850	)
	Reclassifications for the amortization of the employee retirement plans are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Operating_and_Reporting_Segmen

Operating and Reporting Segments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Operating and Reporting Segments	16. OPERATING AND REPORTING SEGMENTS
	We have ten homebuilding operating divisions which are aggregated into two 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 homebuilding operating segments into reporting segments based on similar long-term economic characteristics. We also have a mortgage and financial services segment. We have no inter-segment sales as all sales are to external customers. Our reporting segments are as follows:
	East	Houston (which includes a Taylor Morrison division and a Darling Homes division), Austin, Dallas, North Florida and West Florida
	West	Phoenix, Northern California, Southern California and Denver
	Mortgage Operations	Mortgage and Financial Services (TMHF)
	Management primarily evaluates segment performance based on GAAP gross margin, defined 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.
	Segment information, excluding discontinued operations, is as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		East			West			Mortgage		Corporate			Total
								Operations		and
										Unallocated
	Total revenues	$	305,754		$	196,026		$	7,635	$	—		$	509,415
	Gross margin		61,464			30,546			2,573		—			94,583
	Selling, general and administrative expense		(30,380	)		(13,619	)		—		(12,925	)		(56,924	)
	Equity in income of unconsolidated entities		144			(180	)		339		—			303
	Interest and other (expense) income		(3,708	)		(284	)		—		(1,729	)		(5,721	)
	Gain on foreign currency forward		—			—			—		29,983			29,983
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	27,520		$	16,463		$	2,912	$	15,329		$	62,224
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		East			West			Mortgage		Corporate			Total
								Operations		and
										Unallocated
	Total revenues	$	273,027		$	191,186		$	6,262	$	—		$	470,475
	Gross margin		59,886			41,169			2,326		—			103,381
	Selling, general and administrative expense		(26,746	)		(14,486	)		—		(11,393	)		(52,625	)
	Equity in income of unconsolidated entities		299			279			406		—			984
	Interest and other (expense) income		(3,438	)		(54	)		—		(292	)		(3,784	)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	30,001		$	26,908		$	2,732	$	(11,685	)	$	47,956
		As of March 31, 2015
		East			West			Mortgage		Corporate			Total
								Operations		and
										Unallocated
	Real estate inventory and land deposits	$	1,378,789		$	1,407,305		$	—	$	—		$	2,786,094
	Investments in unconsolidated entities		59,374			52,195			1,244		—			112,813
	Other assets		152,999			30,111			100,253		687,496			970,859
	Total assets	$	1,591,162		$	1,489,611		$	101,497	$	687,496		$	3,869,766
		As of December 31, 2014
		East			West			Mortgage		Corporate			Assets of			Total
								Operations		and			Discontinued
										Unallocated			Operations
	Real estate inventory and land deposits	$	1,275,192		$	1,277,673		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	2,552,865
	Investments in unconsolidated entities		57,138			51,909			1,244		—			—			110,291
	Other assets		166,854			37,989			204,685		483,984			576,445			1,469,957
	Total assets	$	1,499,184		$	1,367,571		$	205,929	$	483,984		$	576,445		$	4,133,113

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Letters of Credit and Surety Bonds — We are committed, under various letters of credit and surety bonds, to perform certain development and construction activities and provide certain guarantees in the normal course of business. Outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds under these arrangements totaled $349.1 million and $315.6 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Although significant development and construction activities have been completed related to these site improvements, the bonds are generally not released until all development and construction activities are completed. We do not believe that it is probable that any outstanding bonds as of March 31, 2015 will be drawn upon.
	Legal Proceedings — We are involved in various litigation and legal claims in the normal course of business, 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 can be reasonably estimated. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our legal accruals were $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively. We accrue for such matters based on the facts and circumstances specific to each matter and 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. Accordingly, the liability arising from the ultimate resolution of any matter may exceed the estimate reflected in the recorded reserves relating to such matter.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	2023 Senior Notes and Redemption of 2020 Senior Notes
	On April 16, 2015, we issued $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2023 (the “2023 Senior Notes”). The 2023 Senior Notes are unsecured and are not subject to registration rights. The net proceeds of the offering together with cash on hand, were used to redeem the entire remaining $485.4 million aggregate principal amount of 2020 Senior Notes on May 1, 2015, at a redemption price of 105.813% of their aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the date of redemption. As a result of the redemption of the 2020 Senior Notes, we will record a loss on extinguishment of debt in the second quarter of 2015.
	The 2023 Senior Notes mature on April 15, 2023. The 2023 Senior Notes are guaranteed by the same Guarantors that guarantee the 2021 and 2024 Senior Notes. The 2023 Senior Notes and the guarantees are senior unsecured obligations. The indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes contains covenants that are substantially similar to those in the indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes. The indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes contains events of default that are similar to those contained in the indentures governing the 2021 and the 2024 Senior Notes. The change of control provisions in the indenture governing the 2023 Senior Notes are similar to those contained in the indenture governing the 2024 Senior Notes.
	Prior to January 15, 2023, the 2023 Senior Notes are redeemable at a price equal to 100% plus a “make-whole” premium for payments through January 15, 2023 (plus accrued and unpaid interest). Beginning January 15, 2023, the 2023 Senior Notes are redeemable at par (plus accrued and unpaid interest).
	Revolving Credit Facility
	On April 24, 2015, we entered into Amendment No. 3 to the Revolving Credit Facility. Among other things, this amendment increased the amount available under the Revolving Credit Facility up to $500.0 million, extended the maturity of the Restated Revolving Credit Facility to April 12, 2019 and reduced certain margins payable thereunder.
	JEH Homes
	On April 30, 2015 we completed the acquisition of JEH Homes, a homebuilder in Atlanta. This was a 2,000 lot acquisition with consideration paid in cash and a performance earn-out. We utilized a portion of the funds from the Monarch transaction to fund the acquisition. The Company has not completed its initial purchase price allocation with respect to the acquisition of JEH Homes.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation	Basis of Presentation and Consolidation — The accompanying unaudited Condensed 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 Financial Statements and accompanying notes included in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all normal and recurring adjustments that are considered necessary for the fair presentation of our results for the interim periods present. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full fiscal 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 Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity.
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations — As a result of our decision in December 2014 to dispose of Monarch Corporation, our former Canadian operating segment, the operating results and financial position of the Monarch business are presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented (see Note 4 – Discontinued Operations).
Non-controlling interests	Non-controlling interests — In the Reorganization Transactions, the Company became the sole owner of the general partner of New TMM. As the general partner of New TMM, the Company exercises exclusive and complete control over New TMM. Consequently, the Company consolidates New TMM and records a non-controlling interest in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 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.
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 Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Significant estimates include real estate development costs to complete, valuation of 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.
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 Unit received in the exchange, the holders of New TMM Units also received a corresponding number of shares of our Class B common stock (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 the Exchange Agreement, dated as of April 9, 2013, among the Company, New TMM and the holders of Class B Common Stock and New TMM Units.
Stock Based Compensation	Stock Based Compensation — We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718-10, Compensation – Stock Compensation. The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. We use a Monte Carlo model for the valuation of our restricted stock grants that have a market condition. These models require the input of subjective assumptions. This guidance also requires us to estimate forfeitures in calculating the expense related to stock-based compensation.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements — In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”), which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. Under the ASU, an entity presents such costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs continues to be reported as interest expense. ASU 2015-03 will be effective for us for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-03 is not expected to have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (“ASU 2015-02”). ASU 2015-02 amends the consolidation requirements and changes the consolidation analysis required. ASU 2015-02 requires management to reevaluate all legal entities under a revised consolidation model specifically (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnership and similar legal entities are VIEs, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships, and (iv) provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. ASU 2015-02 will be effective for us for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016. The adoption of ASU 2015-02 is not expected to have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (“ASU 2014-15”), which requires management to evaluate, at each annual and interim reporting period, whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued and provide related disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective for us for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. The adoption of ASU 2014-15 is not expected to have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued 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 condensed 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 ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry-specific guidance. This ASU also supersedes some cost guidance included in ASC 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 generally 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 proposed to be effective beginning January 1, 2018 and, at that time we will adopt the new standard under either 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 our condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (“ASU 2014-08”), which changes the criteria for reporting discontinued operations while enhancing disclosures in this area. Pursuant to ASU 2014-08, only disposals representing a strategic shift, such as a major line of business, a major geographical area or a major equity investment, should be presented as a discontinued operation. If the disposal does qualify as a discontinued operation under ASU 2014-08, the entity will be required to provide expanded disclosures. ASU 2014-08 was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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, except per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	Numerator:	2015			2014
	Net income available to TMHC – basic	$	25,962		$	10,932
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax		56,662			4,296
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax attributable to non-controlling interest – Principal Equityholders		(41,381	)		(3,142	)
	Net income from discontinued operations – basic	$	15,281		$	1,154
	Net income from continuing operations – basic	$	10,681		$	9,778
	Net income from continuing operations – basic	$	10,681		$	9,778
	Net income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest – Principal Equityholders		29,133			27,105
	Loss fully attributable to Class A Common Stock		119			199
	Net income from continuing operations – diluted	$	39,933		$	37,082
	Net income from discontinued operations – diluted	$	56,662		$	4,296
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares – basic (Class A)		33,067			32,858
	Weighted average shares – Principal Equityholders’ non-controlling interest (Class B)		89,204			89,451
	Restricted stock units		84			35
	Weighted average shares – diluted		122,355			122,344
	Earnings per common share – basic:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.33		$	0.3
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	0.46		$	0.03
	Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	$	0.79		$	0.33
	Earnings per common share – diluted:
	Income from continuing operations	$	0.33		$	0.3
	Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	0.46		$	0.03
	Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	$	0.79		$	0.33

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Discontinued Operations, Balance Sheet	The components of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations at December 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	227,988
	Restricted cash		11,474
	Real estate inventory		149,087
	Land deposits		7,547
	Loans receivable		40,808
	Tax indemnification receivable		5,194
	Prepaid expenses and other assets, net		11,197
	Other receivables, net		1,984
	Investments in unconsolidated entities		111,887
	Deferred tax assets, net		3,233
	Property and equipment, net		2,546
	Intangible assets, net		3,500
	Assets of discontinued operations	$	576,445
	Accounts payable	$	14,438
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities		44,554
	Income taxes payable		8,076
	Customer deposits		11,166
	Loans payable and other borrowings		90,331
	Liabilities of discontinued operations	$	168,565

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land1

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Real Estate [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):
		As of			As of
		March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	Operating communities, including capitalized interest	$	2,481,227		$	2,217,067
	Real estate held for development or held for sale		268,863			294,556
	Total owned inventory		2,750,090			2,511,623
	Real estate not owned under option contracts		4,640			6,698
	Total real estate inventory	$	2,754,730		$	2,518,321
Schedule of Development Status of Land Inventory	The development status of our land inventory is as follows (dollars in thousands):
		As of March 31, 2015						As of December 31, 2014
		Owned Lots			Book Value of Land			Owned Lots		Book Value of Land
					and Development					and Development
	Raw		8,648		$	401,092			9,825	$	464,882
	Partially developed		8,292			756,311			8,680		654,759
	Finished		9,851			881,689			8,727		787,033
	Long-term strategic assets		3,561			20,829			3,564		27,993
	Total		30,352		$	2,059,921			30,796	$	1,934,667
Schedule of Interest Capitalized, Incurred, Expensed and Amortized	Interest capitalized, incurred, expensed and amortized is as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2015			2014
	Interest capitalized - beginning of period	$	94,880		$	71,263
	Interest incurred/capitalized		25,039			17,901
	Interest amortized to cost of closings		(16,027	)		(9,626	)
	Interest capitalized - end of period	$	103,892		$	79,538

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_1

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Summarized Financial Information of Unconsolidated Entities Accounted by Equity Method	Summarized, unaudited financial information of unconsolidated entities that are accounted for by the equity method is as follows (in thousands):
		As of			As of
		March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	Assets:
	Real estate inventory	$	407,166		$	396,858
	Other assets		56,411			59,963
	Total assets	$	463,577		$	456,821
	Liabilities and owners’ equity:
	Debt	$	142,954		$	129,561
	Other liabilities		6,154			8,870
	Total liabilities		149,108		$	138,431
	Owners’ equity:
	TMHC		112,813			110,291
	Others		201,656			208,099
	Total owners’ equity		314,469			318,390
	Total liabilities and owners’ equity	$	463,577		$	456,821
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Revenues	$	1,695		$	1,630
	Costs and expenses		(1,173	)		(227	)
	Income of unconsolidated entities	$	522		$	1,403
	Company’s share of income in unconsolidated entities	$	303		$	984
	Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	$	507		$	1,037

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia1

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Summary of Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	Accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
		As of			As of
		March 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
	Real estate development costs to complete	$	21,329		$	24,222
	Compensation and employee benefits		28,200			51,475
	Self-insurance and warranty reserves		42,956			44,595
	Interest payable		33,153			22,033
	Property and sales taxes payable		7,931			12,808
	Other accruals		45,919			45,423
	Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	179,488		$	200,556
Summary of Changes in Reserves	Self-Insurance and Warranty Reserves – A summary of the changes in our reserves are as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015			2014
	Reserve - beginning of period	$	44,595		$	34,814
	Additions to reserves		2,700			2,194
	Costs and claims incurred		(5,934	)		(2,013	)
	Change in estimates to pre-existing reserves		1,595			4,259
	Reserve - end of period	$	42,956		$	39,254

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Senior Notes and Other Borrowings
	(Dollars in thousands)		As of		As of
			March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2020, unsecured, with $8.5 million and $8.9 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively and $3.3 million and $3.4 million of unamortized bond premium at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively		$	488,676	$	488,840
	5.25% Senior Notes due 2021, unsecured, with $7.2 million and $7.5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively			550,000		550,000
	5.625% Senior Notes due 2024, unsecured, with $4.8 million and $4.9 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively			350,000		350,000
	Senior Notes sub-total		$	1,388,676	$	1,388,840
	$400 million Revolving Credit Facility with $5.0 million and $5.6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively			—		40,000
	Mortgage warehouse borrowings			55,245		160,750
	Loans payable and other borrowings			128,184		147,516
	Total Senior Notes and bank financing		$	1,572,105	$	1,737,106
Summary of Mortgage Subsidiary Borrowings	The following is a summary of our mortgage subsidiary borrowings (in thousands):
			As of March 31, 2015
	Facility		Amount Drawn		Facility Amount			Interest Rate	Expiration Date	Collateral (1)
	Flagstar		$	22,995	$	85,000		LIBOR + 2.5%	30 days written notice	Mortgage Loans
	Comerica			—		50,000		LIBOR + 2.75%	19-Aug-15	Mortgage Loans
	J.P. Morgan			32,250		50,000		-2	28-Sep-15	Pledged Cash
	Total		$	55,245	$	185,000
			As of December 31, 2014
	Facility		Amount Drawn		Facility Amount			Interest Rate	Expiration Date	Collateral (1)
	Flagstar		$	62,894	$	85,000		LIBOR + 2.5%	30 days written notice	Mortgage Loans
	Comerica			11,430		50,000		LIBOR + 2.75%	19-Aug-15	Mortgage Loans
	J.P. Morgan			86,426		100,000	(3)	-2	28-Sep-15	Pledged Cash
	Total		$	160,750	$	235,000
	(1)	The mortgage borrowings outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, are collateralized by $83.4 million and $191.1 million, respectively, of mortgage loans held for sale, which comprise the balance of mortgage receivables and $0.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively, of restricted short-term investments which are included in restricted cash in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(2)	Interest under the J.P. Morgan agreement ranges from 2.50% plus 30-day LIBOR to 2.875% plus 30-day LIBOR or 0.25% (whichever is greater).
	(3)	The warehouse facility with J.P. Morgan has a maximum credit line of $50.0 million. On December 12, 2014 the agreement was temporarily amended to increase the capacity from $50.0 million to $100.0 million. Effective January 23, 2015, the temporary increase expired.

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Tables

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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):
			March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
		Level in Fair	Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
		Value Hierarchy	Value		Fair		Value		Fair
					Value				Value
	Description:
	Mortgages receivable	2	$	83,407	$	83,407	$	191,140	$	191,140
	Mortgage borrowings	2		55,245		55,245		160,750		160,750
	Loans payable and other borrowings	2		128,184		128,184		147,516		147,516
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2020	2		488,676		519,218		488,840		518,170
	5.25% Senior Notes due 2021	2		550,000		543,125		550,000		539,000
	5.625% Senior Notes due 2024	2		350,000		340,375		350,000		336,000
	Revolving Credit Facility	2		—		—		40,000		40,000

Stockholders_Equity_Tables

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Components and Voting Power of Outstanding Common Stock	The components and respective voting power of our outstanding Common Stock at March 31, 2015 are as follows:
		Shares		Percentage
		Outstanding
	Class A Common Stock		33,073,747		27	%
	Class B Common Stock		89,200,063		73
	Total		122,273,810		100	%

Stock_Based_Compensation_Table

Stock Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense	The following table provides information regarding the amount and components of stock-based compensation expense, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):
			Three Months Ended
			March 31,
			2015			2014
	Restricted stock units (RSUs) (1)		$	608		$	292
	Stock options			1,970			676
	New TMM Units			519			377
	Total stock compensation (2)		$	3,097		$	1,345
	Income tax benefit recognized		$	14		$	—
	(1)	Includes compensation expense related to restricted stock units and performance based restricted stock units.
	(2)	Included in the table above is $1.5 million of stock compensation expense related to the acceleration of vesting for equity awards held by Monarch employees. The sale of Monarch triggered a change in control provision provided for in the respective award agreements and Plan document. The expense related to the acceleration of awards is included in transaction expenses from discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
Summary of Stock Option Activity	the following table summarizes the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
			Shares			Weighted
						Average Exercise
						Price Per Share
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014			1,325,029		$	22.35
	Granted			390,170			18.76
	Exercised			—			—
	Cancelled			(22,000	)		22
	Outstanding at March 31, 2015			1,693,199		$	21.53
	Options exercisable at March 31, 2015			176,283		$	25.31
Class B Common Stock/New TMM Units [Member]
Summary of Activity of Stock Units	The shares of Class B Common Stock/New TMM Units outstanding as of March 31, 2015 are as follows:
			Shares/New			Weighted
			TMM Units			Average Grant Date
						Fair Value
	Balance at December 31, 2014			1,431,721		$	5.11
	Granted			—			—
	Exchanges (1)			(8,330	)		5.56
	Forfeited (2)			(19,023	)		4.23
	Balance at March 31, 2015			1,404,368		$	5.12
	(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 New TMM 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.
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Summary of Activity of Stock Units	the following table summarizes the restricted stock unit and performance based restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
			Shares			Weighted
						Average Grant Date
						Fair Value
	Balance at December 31, 2014			185,679		$	24.19
	Granted			417,733			18.38
	Vested			(7,377	)		24.52
	Forfeited			(4,290	)		24.3
	Balance at March 31, 2015			591,745		$	20.09

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Text Block [Abstract]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The table below provides the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 (in thousands):
		Total Post-			Foreign Currency			Non-controlling			Total
		Retirement			Translation			Interest - Principal
		Benefits			Adjustments			Equityholders
		Adjustments						Reclassification
	Balance, beginning of period	$	692		$	(52,148	)	$	40,546		$	(10,910	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		269			(27,413	)		—			(27,144	)
	Gross amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss		1,488			—			—			1,488
	Foreign currency translation		518			—			(518	)		—
	Income tax (expense) benefit		—			—			—			—
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$	2,275		$	(27,413	)	$	(518	)	$	(25,656	)
	Gross amounts reclassified within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to		(2,289	)		—			21,005			18,716
	Balance, end of period	$	678		$	(79,561	)	$	61,033		$	(17,850	)

Operating_and_Reporting_Segmen1

Operating and Reporting Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information Excluding Discontinued Operations	Segment information, excluding discontinued operations, is as follows (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
		East			West			Mortgage		Corporate			Total
								Operations		and
										Unallocated
	Total revenues	$	305,754		$	196,026		$	7,635	$	—		$	509,415
	Gross margin		61,464			30,546			2,573		—			94,583
	Selling, general and administrative expense		(30,380	)		(13,619	)		—		(12,925	)		(56,924	)
	Equity in income of unconsolidated entities		144			(180	)		339		—			303
	Interest and other (expense) income		(3,708	)		(284	)		—		(1,729	)		(5,721	)
	Gain on foreign currency forward		—			—			—		29,983			29,983
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	27,520		$	16,463		$	2,912	$	15,329		$	62,224
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
		East			West			Mortgage		Corporate			Total
								Operations		and
										Unallocated
	Total revenues	$	273,027		$	191,186		$	6,262	$	—		$	470,475
	Gross margin		59,886			41,169			2,326		—			103,381
	Selling, general and administrative expense		(26,746	)		(14,486	)		—		(11,393	)		(52,625	)
	Equity in income of unconsolidated entities		299			279			406		—			984
	Interest and other (expense) income		(3,438	)		(54	)		—		(292	)		(3,784	)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	30,001		$	26,908		$	2,732	$	(11,685	)	$	47,956
Assets from Segment
		As of March 31, 2015
		East			West			Mortgage		Corporate			Total
								Operations		and
										Unallocated
	Real estate inventory and land deposits	$	1,378,789		$	1,407,305		$	—	$	—		$	2,786,094
	Investments in unconsolidated entities		59,374			52,195			1,244		—			112,813
	Other assets		152,999			30,111			100,253		687,496			970,859
	Total assets	$	1,591,162		$	1,489,611		$	101,497	$	687,496		$	3,869,766
		As of December 31, 2014
		East			West			Mortgage		Corporate			Assets of			Total
								Operations		and			Discontinued
										Unallocated			Operations
	Real estate inventory and land deposits	$	1,275,192		$	1,277,673		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	2,552,865
	Investments in unconsolidated entities		57,138			51,909			1,244		—			—			110,291
	Other assets		166,854			37,989			204,685		483,984			576,445			1,469,957
	Total assets	$	1,499,184		$	1,367,571		$	205,929	$	483,984		$	576,445		$	4,133,113

Business_Additional_Informatio

Business - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 12, 2013
	Segments
Reportable segments	3
Principal Equityholders owned percentage	100.00%
Mortgage [Member]
Reportable segments	1
Homebuilding [Member]
Reportable segments	2
Operating divisions	10
Common Class A [Member]
Common stock, par value	0.00001	$0.00	$0.00
Principal Equityholders owned percentage	27.00%
Common Class B [Member]
Common stock, par value	0.00001	$0.00
Principal Equityholders owned percentage	73.00%	73.00%

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
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 the Exchange Agreement, dated as of April 9, 2013, among the Company, New TMM and the holders of Class B Common Stock and New TMM Units.

Earnings_Per_Share_Summary_of_

Earnings Per Share - Summary of Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Numerator:
Net income available to TMHC - basic	$25,962	$10,932
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	56,662	4,296
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax attributable to non-controlling interest - Principal Equityholders	-41,381	-3,142
Net income from discontinued operations - basic	15,281	1,154
Net income from continuing operations - basic	10,681	9,778
Net income from continuing operations - basic	10,681	9,778
Net income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest - Principal Equityholders	29,133	27,105
Loss fully attributable to Class A Common Stock	119	199
Net income from continuing operations - diluted	39,933	37,082
Net income from discontinued operations - diluted	$56,662	$4,296
Denominator:
Weighted average shares - basic (Class A)	33,067	32,858
Weighted average shares - Principal Equityholders' non-controlling interest (Class B)	89,204	89,451
Restricted stock units	84	35
Weighted average shares - diluted	122,355	122,344
Earnings per common share - basic:
Income from continuing operations	$0.33	$0.30
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$0.46	$0.03
Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	$0.79	$0.33
Earnings per common share - diluted:
Income from continuing operations	$0.33	$0.30
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$0.46	$0.03
Net income available to Taylor Morrison Home Corporation	$0.79	$0.33

Earnings_Per_Share_Additional_

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) (Stock options and restricted stock units ("RSUs") [Member])	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Stock options and restricted stock units ("RSUs") [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares excluded from the calculation of earnings per share	1,515,967	1,236,782

Discontinued_Operations_Additi

Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Revenues related to Monarch	$0	$48,700,000
Assets of discontinued operations	0		576,445,000
Liabilities of discontinued operations	$0		$168,565,000

Discontinued_Operations_Schedu

Discontinued Operations - Schedule of Discontinued Operations, Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheet Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents		$227,988
Restricted cash		11,474
Real estate inventory		149,087
Land deposits		7,547
Loans receivable		40,808
Tax indemnification receivable		5,194
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net		11,197
Other receivables, net		1,984
Investments in unconsolidated entities		111,887
Deferred tax assets, net		3,233
Property and equipment, net		2,546
Intangible assets, net		3,500
Assets of discontinued operations	0	576,445
Accounts payable		14,438
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		44,554
Income taxes payable		8,076
Customer deposits		11,166
Loans payable and other borrowings		90,331
Liabilities of discontinued operations	$0	$168,565

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instrument and Hedging Activity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain on foreign currency forward	$29,983,000
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Aggregate derivative notional amount		$471,200,000
Derivative financial instrument final settlement date	30-Jan-15

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land2

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	Lot		Lot
Real Estate [Abstract]
Asset impairment charges	$0	$0
Right to purchase lots of land option	5,405		5,372
Aggregate purchase price	403,400,000		323,500,000
Land deposits	31,400,000		34,500,000
Impairment of option deposits and capitalized pre-acquisition costs	$0	$0

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land3

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits - Schedule of Inventory (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Real Estate [Abstract]
Operating communities, including capitalized interest	$2,481,227	$2,217,067
Real estate held for development or held for sale	268,863	294,556
Total owned inventory	2,750,090	2,511,623
Real estate not owned under option contracts	4,640	6,698
Total real estate inventory	$2,754,730	$2,518,321

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land4

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits - Schedule of Development Status of Land Inventory (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Book Value of Land and Development [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw	$401,092	$464,882
Partially developed	756,311	654,759
Finished	881,689	787,033
Long-term strategic assets	20,829	27,993
Total	2,059,921	1,934,667
Owned Lots [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw	8,648	9,825
Partially developed	8,292	8,680
Finished	9,851	8,727
Long-term strategic assets	3,561	3,564
Total	$30,352	$30,796

Real_Estate_Inventory_and_Land5

Real Estate Inventory and Land Deposits - Schedule of Interest Capitalized, Incurred, Expensed and Amortized (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Real Estate [Abstract]
Interest capitalized - beginning of period	$94,880	$71,263
Interest incurred/capitalized	25,039	17,901
Interest amortized to cost of closings	-16,027	-9,626
Interest capitalized - end of period	$103,892	$79,538

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_2

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Related and unrelated third parties ownership interests	50.00%

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_3

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities - Summarized Balance Sheets of Unconsolidated Entities Accounted by Equity Method (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets:
Other assets	$970,859	$1,469,957
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Assets:
Real estate inventory	407,166	396,858
Other assets	56,411	59,963
Total assets	463,577	456,821
Liabilities and owners' equity:
Debt	142,954	129,561
Other liabilities	6,154	8,870
Total liabilities	149,108	138,431
Owners' equity:
TMHC	112,813	110,291
Others	201,656	208,099
Total owners' equity	314,469	318,390
Total liabilities and owners' equity	$463,577	$456,821

Investments_in_Unconsolidated_4

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities - Summarized Statements of Operations of Unconsolidated Entities Accounted by Equity Method (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Company's share of income in unconsolidated entities	$303	$984
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	507	13,977
Equity Method Investments [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues	1,695	1,630
Costs and expenses	-1,173	-227
Income of unconsolidated entities	522	1,403
Company's share of income in unconsolidated entities	303	984
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	$507	$1,037

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia2

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities - Summary of Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Real estate development costs to complete	$21,329	$24,222
Compensation and employee benefits	28,200	51,475
Self-insurance and warranty reserves	42,956	44,595	39,254	34,814
Interest payable	33,153	22,033
Property and sales taxes payable	7,931	12,808
Other accruals	45,919	45,423
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$179,488	$200,556

Accrued_Expenses_and_Other_Lia3

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities - Summary of Changes in Reserves (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Reserve - beginning of period	$44,595	$34,814
Additions to reserves	2,700	2,194
Costs and claims incurred	-5,934	-2,013
Change in estimates to pre-existing reserves	1,595	4,259
Reserve - end of period	$42,956	$39,254

Debt_Senior_Notes_and_Other_Bo

Debt - Senior Notes and Other Borrowings (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	$1,388,676	$1,388,840
Short term debt		40,000
Mortgage warehouse borrowings	55,245	160,750
Loans payable and other borrowings	128,184	147,516
Total Senior Notes and bank financing	1,572,105	1,737,106
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	1,388,676	1,388,840
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short term debt		40,000
7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	488,676	488,840
5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	550,000	550,000
5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt	350,000	350,000
Mortgage Borrowings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Mortgage warehouse borrowings	55,245	160,750
Loans Payable and Other Borrowings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loans payable and other borrowings	$128,184	$147,516

Debt_Senior_Notes_and_Other_Bo1

Debt - Senior Notes and Other Borrowings (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 16, 2013	Mar. 05, 2014
7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate of senior notes	7.75%	7.75%
5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate of senior notes	5.25%	5.25%
5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate of senior notes	5.63%	5.63%
Senior Notes [Member] | 7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate of senior notes	7.75%
Unamortized debt issuance costs	8,500,000	8,900,000
Unamortized bond premium	3,300,000	3,400,000
Senior Notes [Member] | 5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate of senior notes	5.25%		5.25%
Unamortized debt issuance costs	7,200,000	7,500,000
Senior Notes [Member] | 5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate of senior notes	5.63%			5.63%
Unamortized debt issuance costs	4,800,000	4,900,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs	5,000,000	5,600,000
Maximum borrowing capacity on line of credit	400,000,000

Debt_2020_Senior_Notes_Additio

Debt - 2020 Senior Notes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Apr. 12, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 13, 2012	Aug. 21, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
IPO proceeds used to purchase New TMM Units	$204,300,000
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
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, 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. The 2020 Senior Notes were redeemed in full on May 1, 2015 using the net proceeds from an issuance of new senior unsecured notes, together with cash on hand.
Initial Notes [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes issued amount			550,000,000
Stated interest rate of Senior Note			7.75%
Initial offering price as percentage of principal amount			100.00%
Proceeds from offering retained for general corporate purposes			187,400,000
Debt issue costs settled outside the bond proceeds			3,000,000
Additional 2020 Senior Notes [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes issued amount				$125,000,000
Stated interest rate of Senior Note				7.75%
Initial offering price as percentage of principal amount				105.50%

Debt_2021_Senior_Notes_Additio

Debt - 2021 Senior Notes - Additional Information 1 (Detail) (5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Apr. 16, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate of senior notes	5.25%	5.25%
Senior Notes [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

Debt_2024_Senior_Notes_Additio

Debt - 2024 Senior Notes - Additional Information 2 (Detail) (5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 05, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate of senior notes	5.63%	5.63%
Senior Notes [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
Redemption price	100.00%

Debt_Revolving_Credit_Facility

Debt - Revolving Credit Facility - Additional Information 3 (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 24, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility			$40,000,000
Maximum capitalization ratio	60.00%
Actual capitalization ratio	38.00%
Minimum consolidated tangible net worth requirement	1,400,000,000
Tangible net worth	1,800,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility			40,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity on line of credit	400,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	40,000,000
Maturity date on credit facility	12-Apr-19
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on line of credit		500,000,000
Maturity date on credit facility		12-Apr-19
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity on line of credit		$500,000,000

Debt_Summary_of_Mortgage_Subsi

Debt - Summary of Mortgage Subsidiary Borrowings (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount Drawn	$55,245,000	$160,750,000
Secured Debt [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount Drawn	55,245,000	160,750,000
Facility Amount	185,000,000	235,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] | Flagstar [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount Drawn	22,995,000	62,894,000
Facility Amount	85,000,000	85,000,000
Collateral	Mortgage Loans	Mortgage Loans
Expiration date	30 days written notice	30 days written notice
Secured Debt [Member] | J.P. Morgan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount Drawn	32,250,000	86,426,000
Facility Amount	50,000,000	100,000,000
Expiration Date	28-Sep-15	28-Sep-15
Collateral	Pledged Cash	Pledged Cash
Secured Debt [Member] | Comerica [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount Drawn		11,430,000
Facility Amount	$50,000,000	$50,000,000
Expiration Date	19-Aug-15	19-Aug-15
Collateral	Mortgage Loans	Mortgage Loans
Secured Debt [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Flagstar [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate, basis	LIBOR	LIBOR
Interest rate, spread rate	2.50%	2.50%
Secured Debt [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | J.P. Morgan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate, basis	2.50% plus 30-day LIBOR to 2.875% plus 30-day LIBOR or 0.25% (whichever is greater).	2.50% plus 30-day LIBOR to 2.875% plus 30-day LIBOR or 0.25% (whichever is greater).
Secured Debt [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Comerica [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate, basis	LIBOR	LIBOR
Interest rate, spread rate	2.75%	2.75%

Debt_Summary_of_Mortgage_Subsi1

Debt - Summary of Mortgage Subsidiary Borrowings (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 02, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Mortgage borrowings outstanding, collateralized amount	$83,407,000	$191,140,000
Secured Debt [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Mortgage borrowings outstanding, collateralized amount	83,400,000	191,100,000
Collateralized amount of restricted short-term investments	600,000	1,300,000
Maximum loan amount under agreement	185,000,000	235,000,000
Secured Debt [Member] | J.P. Morgan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum loan amount under agreement	50,000,000	100,000,000
Expiration Date	28-Sep-15	28-Sep-15
Secured Debt [Member] | J.P. Morgan [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate under the agreement, description	2.50% plus 30-day LIBOR to 2.875% plus 30-day LIBOR or 0.25% (whichever is greater).	2.50% plus 30-day LIBOR to 2.875% plus 30-day LIBOR or 0.25% (whichever is greater).
Temporary Increase [Member] | J.P. Morgan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Expiration Date	23-Jan-15
Minimum [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | J.P. Morgan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity under agreement		50,000,000
Minimum [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | J.P. Morgan [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate under the agreement	2.88%
Maximum [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | J.P. Morgan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity under agreement			$100,000,000
Maximum [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | J.P. Morgan [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate under the agreement	2.50%

Debt_Loans_Payable_and_Other_B

Debt - Loans Payable and Other Borrowings - Additional Information 4 (Detail) (Loans Payable and Other Borrowings [Member], Loans Payables [Member])	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Loans Payable and Other Borrowings [Member] | Loans Payables [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest on loans payable	0.00%	0.00%
Interest on loans payable	8.00%	8.00%

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Carryin

Fair Value Disclosures - Carrying Value and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Mortgages receivable, carrying value	$83,407	$191,140
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Loans Payable and Other Borrowings [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying Value	128,184	147,516
Estimated Fair Value	128,184	147,516
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Mortgage Receivable [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Mortgages receivable, carrying value	83,407	191,140
Mortgages and loans receivable, estimated fair value	83,407	191,140
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying Value		40,000
Estimated Fair Value		40,000
7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying Value	488,676	488,840
Estimated Fair Value	519,218	518,170
5.25% Senior Notes due 2021 [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying Value	550,000	550,000
Estimated Fair Value	543,125	539,000
5.625% Senior Notes due 2024 [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying Value	350,000	350,000
Estimated Fair Value	340,375	336,000
Mortgage Borrowings [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying Value	55,245	160,750
Estimated Fair Value	$55,245	$160,750

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Carryin1

Fair Value Disclosures - Carrying Value and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
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%	5.63%
Debt instrument maturity, year	2024	2024

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits expected to reverse	$0
Domestic [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Gross cumulative unrecognized tax benefits	$2,400,000	$2,400,000

Stockholders_Equity_Additional

Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
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.

Stockholders_Equity_Components

Stockholders' Equity - Components and Voting Power of Outstanding Common Stock (Detail)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock Outstanding	122,273,810
Percentage	100.00%
Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock Outstanding	33,073,747	33,060,540
Percentage	27.00%
Common Class B [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock Outstanding	89,200,063	89,227,416
Percentage	73.00%	73.00%

Stock_Based_Compensation_Addit

Stock Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate unamortized outstanding stock based compensation	$23.10	$16
Shares withheld on net settlement	2,500
Class M Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Payment for settlement of awards	$1.40
Non Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of units vested	33.30%
Performance Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of units vested	100.00%
Stock options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of units vested	25.00%
2013 Omnibus Equity Award Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate common stock available for future grants	5,669,330

Stock_Based_Compensation_Summa

Stock Based Compensation - Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock compensation	$3,097	$1,345
Income tax benefit recognized	14
New TMM Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock compensation	519	377
Stock options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock compensation	1,970	676
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock compensation	$608	$292

Stock_Based_Compensation_Summa1

Stock Based Compensation - Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock compensation	$3,097	$1,345
Monarch [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Total stock compensation	$1,500

Stock_Based_Compensation_Summa2

Stock Based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Unit and Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Detail) (Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Awards, Beginning balance	185,679
Number of Awards, Granted	417,733
Number of Awards, Vested	-7,377
Number of Awards, Forfeited	-4,290
Number of Awards, Ending balance	591,745
Weighted Average Grand Date Fair Value, Outstanding, Beginning balance	$24.19
Weighted Average Grand Date Fair Value, Granted	$18.38
Weighted Average Grand Date Fair Value, Vested	$24.52
Weighted Average Grand Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$24.30
Weighted Average Grand Date Fair Value, Outstanding, Ending balance	$20.09

Stock_Based_Compensation_Summa3

Stock Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Plan (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Beginning balance	1,325,029
Number of Shares, Granted	390,170
Number of Shares, Exercised	0
Number of Shares, Cancelled	-22,000
Number of Shares, Outstanding, Ending balance	1,693,199
Number of Shares, Options exercisable	176,283
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding, Beginning balance	$22.35
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Granted	$18.76
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercised	$0
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Cancelled	$22
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding, Ending balance	$21.53
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, options exercisable	$25.31

Stock_Based_Compensation_Summa4

Stock Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Detail) (Class B Common Stock/New TMM Units [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Class B Common Stock/New TMM Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Shares/Units, Beginning balance	1,431,721
Number of Shares/Units, Granted	0
Number of Shares/Units, Exchanges	-8,330
Number of Shares/Units, Forfeited	-19,023
Number of Shares/Units, Ending balance	1,404,368
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$5.11
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$0
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Exchanges	$5.56
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$4.23
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance	$5.12

RelatedParty_Transactions_Addi

Related-Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (Affiliates [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Affiliates [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Real estate inventory acquisitions from affiliates	$0	$15,700,000

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	($10,910)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-27,144
Gross amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	1,488
Income tax (expense) benefit	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-25,656	-13,926
Gross amounts reclassified within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to	18,716
Balance, end of period	-17,850
Total Post-Retirement Benefits Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	692
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	269
Gross amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	1,488
Foreign currency translation	518
Income tax (expense) benefit	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,275
Gross amounts reclassified within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to	-2,289
Balance, end of period	678
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	-52,148
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	-27,413
Income tax (expense) benefit	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-27,413
Balance, end of period	-79,561
Non-controlling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	40,546
Foreign currency translation	-518
Income tax (expense) benefit	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-518
Gross amounts reclassified within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to	21,005
Balance, end of period	$61,033

Operating_and_Reporting_Segmen2

Operating and Reporting Segments - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
	Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Reportable segments	3
Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating divisions	10
Reportable segments	2
Mortgage Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating divisions	1
Reportable segments	1

Operating_and_Reporting_Segmen3

Operating and Reporting Segments - Segment Information Excluding Discontinued Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total revenues	$509,415	$470,475
Gross margin	94,583	103,381
Selling, general and administrative expense	-56,924	-52,625
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities	303	984
Interest and other (expense) income	-5,721	-3,784
Gain on foreign currency forward	29,983
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	62,224	47,956
Operating Segments [Member] | East [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total revenues	305,754	273,027
Gross margin	61,464	59,886
Selling, general and administrative expense	-30,380	-26,746
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities	144	299
Interest and other (expense) income	-3,708	-3,438
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	27,520	30,001
Operating Segments [Member] | West [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total revenues	196,026	191,186
Gross margin	30,546	41,169
Selling, general and administrative expense	-13,619	-14,486
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities	-180	279
Interest and other (expense) income	-284	-54
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	16,463	26,908
Operating Segments [Member] | Mortgage Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Total revenues	7,635	6,262
Gross margin	2,573	2,326
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities	339	406
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	2,912	2,732
Corporate and Unallocated [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expense	-12,925	-11,393
Interest and other (expense) income	-1,729	-292
Gain on foreign currency forward	29,983
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$15,329	($11,685)

Operating_and_Reporting_Segmen4

Operating and Reporting Segments - Assets from Segment (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Real estate inventory and land deposits	$2,786,094	$2,552,865
Investments in unconsolidated entities	112,813	110,291
Other assets	970,859	1,469,957
Total assets	3,869,766	4,133,113
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Other assets		576,445
Total assets		576,445
Operating Segments [Member] | East [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Real estate inventory and land deposits	1,378,789	1,275,192
Investments in unconsolidated entities	59,374	57,138
Other assets	152,999	166,854
Total assets	1,591,162	1,499,184
Operating Segments [Member] | West [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Real estate inventory and land deposits	1,407,305	1,277,673
Investments in unconsolidated entities	52,195	51,909
Other assets	30,111	37,989
Total assets	1,489,611	1,367,571
Operating Segments [Member] | Mortgage Operations [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated entities	1,244	1,244
Other assets	100,253	204,685
Total assets	101,497	205,929
Corporate and Unallocated [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Other assets	687,496	483,984
Total assets	$687,496	$483,984

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds	$349.10		$315.60
Legal accruals	$1	$0.90

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 24, 2015	Apr. 16, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
	Lot
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Restated revolving credit facility				$400,000,000
7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Stated interest rate of senior notes				7.75%	7.75%
Subsequent Event [Member] | JEH Homes [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of lots acquired	2,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Restated revolving credit facility		500,000,000
Maturity date on credit facility		12-Apr-19
Subsequent Event [Member] | 2023 Senior Notes [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Senior Notes issued amount			350,000,000
Stated interest rate of senior notes			5.88%
Redemption price			100.00%
Senior Notes, maturity date			15-Apr-23
Subsequent Event [Member] | 7.75% Senior Notes due 2020 [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Senior Notes issued amount			$485,400,000
Redemption price			105.81%