Century Communities (CCS) 10-Q 3 Nov 17 2017 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 25, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2017
Entity Registrant Name	Century Communities, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,576,940
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Trading Symbol	ccs
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		27,573,183

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 58,522	$ 29,450
Cash held in escrow	42,262	20,044
Accounts receivable	20,810	5,729
Inventories	1,352,989	857,885
Mortgage loans held for sale	30,071
Prepaid expenses and other assets	62,362	40,457
Property and equipment, net	13,658	11,412
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	20,677	18,275
Deferred tax asset, net	6,403
Amortizable intangible assets, net	1,889	2,911
Goodwill	21,365	21,365
Total Assets	1,631,008	1,007,528
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	16,810	15,708
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	157,705	62,314
Deferred tax liability, net		1,782
Senior notes payable	776,016	259,088
Revolving line of credit		195,000
Mortgage repurchase facility	27,465
Total liabilities	977,996	533,892
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 27,259,199 and 21,620,544 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively	273	216
Additional paid-in capital	501,786	355,567
Retained earnings	150,953	117,853
Total stockholders' equity	653,012	473,636
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 1,631,008	$ 1,007,528

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock shares issued	27,259,199	21,620,544
Common stock shares outstanding	27,259,199	21,620,544

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenues
Home sales revenues	$ 374,935	$ 248,075	$ 888,942	$ 686,335
Land sales and other revenues	1,826	5,338	6,216	10,816
Homebuilding revenues	376,761	253,413	895,158	697,151
Financial services revenue	2,955		4,697
Total revenues	379,716	253,413	899,855	697,151
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues
Cost of home sales revenues	(311,365)	(197,650)	(727,577)	(549,886)
Costs of land sales and other revenues	(2,104)	(5,420)	(4,994)	(9,433)
Homebuilding cost of revenues	(313,469)	(203,070)	(732,571)	(559,319)
Financial services costs	(2,450)		(4,648)
Selling, general, and administrative	(46,165)	(30,944)	(113,597)	(87,512)
Acquisition expense	(7,205)	(53)	(8,645)	(466)
Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries	3,716		7,648
Other income	1,013	385	2,274	1,403
Income before income tax expense	15,156	19,731	50,316	51,257
Income tax expense	(5,686)	(6,389)	(17,216)	(16,790)
Net income	$ 9,470	$ 13,342	$ 33,100	$ 34,467
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 0.37	$ 0.63	$ 1.42	$ 1.63
Diluted	$ 0.37	$ 0.63	$ 1.41	$ 1.62
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	25,445,552	20,673,521	23,038,390	20,643,682
Diluted	25,726,137	20,822,066	23,275,320	20,731,930

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Operating activities
Net income	$ 33,100	$ 34,467
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	5,073	4,215
Stock-based compensation expense	6,521	5,058
Deferred income taxes	(2,766)	(3,807)
Distribution of income from unconsolidated subsidiaries	5,246
Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries	(7,648)
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets	202	(468)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Cash held in escrow	(22,218)	(15,932)
Accounts receivable	(7,493)	389
Inventories	(95,065)	(85,560)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(16,637)	(11,189)
Accounts payable	(8,026)	7,172
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	9,027	4,255
Mortgage loans held for sale	(30,071)
Net cash used in operating activities	(130,755)	(61,400)
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(5,867)	(6,375)
Business combination net of acquired cash	(77,457)
Proceeds from sale of assets	52	1,302
Proceeds from sale of South Carolina operations	17,074
Proceeds from secured note receivable	76	73
Net cash used in investing activities	(66,122)	(5,000)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities	75,000	145,000
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(270,000)	(90,000)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes	523,000
Proceeds from issuance of insurance premium notes		11,612
Principal payments on notes payable	(4,735)	(7,582)
Repayment of debt assumed in business combination	(151,919)
Debt issuance costs	(3,731)	(1,156)
Net proceeds from mortgage credit facility	27,465
Net proceeds from issuances of common stock	35,010
Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards	(4,141)	(1,014)
Repurchases of common stock under our stock repurchase program		(2,393)
Net cash provided by financing activities	225,949	54,467
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	29,072	(11,933)
Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of period	29,450	29,287
Cash and cash equivalents, End of period	58,522	17,354
Supplemental cash flow disclosure
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 21,657	$ 20,557

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	1. Basis of Presentation Century Communities, Inc. (which we refer to as “we,” “CCS,” or the “Company”) is engaged in the development, design, construction, marketing and sale of single-family attached and detached homes in metropolitan areas in the States of California, Colorado, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington. In many of our projects, in addition to building homes, we are responsible for the entitlement and development of the underlying land. Our homebuilding operations are organized into the following four reportable segments based on the geographic regions in which we operate: West, Mountain, Texas and Southeast. Additionally, our indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries Inspire Home Loans Inc. and Parkway Title, LLC, which provide mortgage and title services to our home buyers, respectively, have been identified as our Financial Services operating segment. On August 4 , 2017, we acquired UCP, Inc. (which we refer to as “UCP”). UCP is a homebuilder and land developer with expertise in residential land acquisition, development and entitlement, as well as home design, construction and sales, with operations in the States of California, Washington, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The merger was unanimously approved by the board of directors of both the Company and UCP and was also approved by UCP stockholders on August 1, 2017. In connection with the merger, each share of UCP Class A common stock outstanding immediately prior to the closing was converted into $5.32 in cash and 0.2309 of a newly issued share of our common stock. Approximately 4.2 million shares of our common stock were issued in connection with the merger and $97.7 million was paid in cash. Our operating results presented herein include the operations of UCP from the period beginning on August 4 , 2017 through September 30, 2017. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (which we refer to as “GAAP”) for interim financial statements and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (which we refer to as the “SEC”). In the o pinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and results of operations. Interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full year. The financial statements and related notes do not include all information and footnotes required by GAAP and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 that was filed with the SEC on February 15, 2017. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, as well as all subsidiaries in which we have a controlling interest, and variable interest entities for which the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. We do not have any variable interest entities in which we are deemed the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Mortgage Loans Held for Sale We use best efforts commitments with various investors to mitigate the risk associated with mortgage loans held for sale. Best efforts commitments which fix the forward sales price that will be realized in the secondary market are used to eliminate our interest rate and price risks. These best effort commitments are considered derivative instruments under ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” however, we do not have any derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments as of September 30, 2017. Substantially all of the loans originated by us and their related servicing rights are sold in the secondary mortgage market within a short period of time after origination, generally within 30 days. In accordance with ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” we use the fair value option to record residential mortgage loans available-for-sale at the price they are committed to be sold under the best efforts commitments.  Expected gains and losses from the sale of our loans held for sale are included in the measurement of written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through Financial Services revenues at the time of commitment. As of September 30, 2017, mortgage loans available-for-sale had an aggregate fair value of $ 30.1 million and an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $2 8.7 million. The net gain resulting from changes in fair value of the best efforts commitments and mortgage loans held in inventory totaled $0.8 million and $1.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. Realized net gains from the sale of mortgages during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 were $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively, and have been included in Financial Services revenues. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. Reclassification C ertain items on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 have been reclassified to conform to our current presentation. We have included “Golf course and other revenue” with “Land sales and other revenues”; we have included “Cost of golf course and other revenue” with “Cost of land sales and other revenues”; and we have combined “Interest income,” “Interest expense,” and “Gain on disposition of assets” into “Other income (expense)” in our current presentation. We have also adjusted prior period segment information to conform to the current period presentation, see detail in “2. Reporting Segments . ” Recently Issued Accounting Standards In August 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (which we refer to as “FASB”) issued ASU 2015-14, “ Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” ASU 2015-14 defers the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” and will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2018, including interim reporting periods within that period. Early adoption is permitted as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We plan to adopt ASU 2015-14 on January 1, 2018 under the modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures, and have been involved in industry specific discussions on the treatment of certain items. We have evaluated our home sales contracts in each of our regions and have determined that there will not be a material impact on the amount or timing in recording home sales revenues as a result of adopting ASU 2015-14. We are continuing to evaluate the accounting treatment of other aspects of our business that may be affected by our adoption of ASU 2015-14. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” ASU 2016-02 requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. ASU 2016-02 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019 and interim periods within the annual periods. We are currently evaluating the impact ASU 2016-02 will have on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2017 and interim periods within the annual periods. We have adopted this standard and as a result have realized excess tax benefits of $1. 1 million, which is included as a reduction to “Income tax expense” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Our calculation of earnings per share was also modified to reflect a change to exclude excess tax benefits from assumed proceeds in our computation of diluted shares outstanding under the treasury method. We have elected to continue to estimate forfeitures in recognizing the expense for our equity awards. Employee taxes paid by withholding shares on vesting of stock compensation are classified as a financing activity in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” ASU 2016-15 consists of eight provisions that provide guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2017 . We do not believe that ASU 2016-15 will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.  In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” ASU 2017-04 requires only a one-step quantitative impairment test, whereby a goodwill impairment loss will be measured as the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value. It eliminates Step 2 of the current two-step goodwill impairment test. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. We elected to early adopt ASU 2017-04 for the reporting period beginning January 1, 2017. Our adoption of ASU 2017-04 has not had a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements. 

Reporting Segments

Reporting Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Reporting Segments [Abstract]
Reporting Segments	2. Reporting Segments Our homebuilding operations are engaged in the development, design, construction, marketing and sale of single-family attached and detached homes in 10 states, which are aggreated into four regions, each of which is managed by one of our regional presidents. Each of our homebuilding divisions is considered an operating segment, but has been aggregated into reportable segments defined by our regional structure as each region has similar economic characteristics and housing products. After our acquisition of UCP, Inc. management was reorganized to report to regional managers, who in turn report directly to our chief operating decision makers (which we refer to as “CODMs”), the Co-C hief E xecutive O fficers of our Company. The CODMs review the results of our operations, including total revenue and income before income tax expense to determine profitability, at the regional level. Accordingly, we have broken our homebuilding operations into the following reportable segments based on the geographic markets in which we operate: · West (Southern California, Central Valley, Bay Area and Washington) · Mountain (Colorado, Nevada and Utah) · Texas (Houston, San Antonio and Austin) · Sou theast (Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee) We have also identified our Financial Services operations, which provide mortgage and title services to our homebuyers as a fifth reportable segment. Our Corporate operations are a nonoperating segment, as it serves to support our homebuilding operations through functions , such as our executive, finance, treasury, human resources, and accounting departments. We have adjusted prior period segment information to conform to the current period presentation. The following table summarizes total revenue and income before income tax expense by operating segment (in thousands):    Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,  2017 2016 2017 2016  Revenue:  West $ 73,684 $ — $ 73,684 $ —  Mountain 157,224 141,043 443,526 353,649  Texas 36,757 30,036 111,997 106,179  Southeast 109,096 82,334 265,951 237,323  Financial Services 2,955 — 4,697 —  Corporate — — — —  Total revenue $ 379,716 $ 253,413 $ 899,855 $ 697,151   Income (loss) before income tax expense:  West $ 5,259 $ — $ 5,259 $ —  Mountain 19,101 18,995 56,137 47,234  Texas 2,166 (288) 6,407 2,138  Southeast 6,001 7,848 16,609 21,827  Financial Services 505 — (192) —  Corporate (17,876) (6,824) (33,904) (19,942)  Total income before income tax expense $ 15,156 $ 19,731 $ 50,316 $ 51,257  The following table summarizes total assets by operating segment (in thousands):   September 30, December 31,  2017 2016  West $ 302,816 $ —  Mountain 571,124 541,657  Texas 186,840 138,392  Southeast 394,918 262,448  Financial Services 38,010 —  Corporate 137,300 65,031  Total assets $ 1,631,008 $ 1,007,528 Corporate assets include certain cash and cash equivalents, our investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries, prepaid insurance, and deferred financing costs on our revolving line of credit.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	3. Business Combinations On August 4, 2017, we acquired UCP, Inc. UCP is a homebuilder and land developer with expertise in residential land acquisition, development and entitlement, as well as home design, construction and sales, with operations in the States of California, Washington, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The merger was unanimously approved by the board of directors of both the Company and UCP and was also approved by UCP stockholders on August 1, 2017. In connection with the merger, each share of UCP Class A common stock outstanding immediately prior to the closing was converted into $5.32 in cash and 0.2309 of a newly issued share of our common stock. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the merger, and UCP stockholders received cash in lieu of any fractional shares. Approximately 4.2 million shares of our common stock were issued in connection with the merger and $97.7 million was paid in cash. Outstanding UCP restricted stock units were also converted into an aggregate of 0.2 million of Century Communities restricted stock units pursuant to the merger. We determined that the total fair value of these awards was $6.2 million, of which $1.1 million was attributable to services performed by UCP employees prior to the merger and, as such, was included as consideration. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we incurred $7.2 million and $8.6 million, respectively, in acquisition related expenses, presented as “Acquisition expense” on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. Total consideration of $206.6 million inclusive of cash acquired of $20.2 million for this merger is summarized as follows (in thousands, except per share amount):    UCP Shares (including noncontrolling interest) as of August 4 , 2017 18,085  Cash paid per share $ 5.32  Cash consideration $ 96,213  UCP Shares (including noncontrolling interest) as of August 4 , 2017 18,085  Exchange ratio 0.2309  Number of CCS shares issued 4,176  Closing price of Century Communities Stock on August 4 , 2017 $ 25.80  Consideration attributable to common stock $ 107,737  Cash paid for fractional shares $ 1,508  Total replacement award value $ 1,149  Total consideration in cash and equity $ 206,607  The acquired assets consisted of approximately 4,199 owned lots within 43 total communities in California, Washington, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The 4,199 lots included 346 homes in backlog and 59 model homes. As the acquired assets and processes have the ability to create outputs in the form of revenue from the sale of single family residences, we concluded that the acquisition represents a business combination.  The following table summarizes the initial estimate of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in thousands):    Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,264  Accounts receivable 7,671  Inventories 400,011  Prepaid expenses and other assets 6,988  Property and equipment, net 717  Deferred tax asset, net 5,419  Total assets $ 441,070   Accounts payable $ 10,712  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 70,832  Notes payable and revolving loan agreement 152,919  Total liabilities 234,463  Purchase price/Net equity $ 206,607  Acquired inventories consist of both acquired land and work in process inventories. We determined the estimate of fair value for acquired land inventory with the assistance of a third-party appraiser primarily using a forecasted cash flow approach for the development, marketing, and sale of each community acquired. Significant assumptions included in our estimate include future per lot development costs, construction and overhead costs, mix of products sold in each community, as well as average sales price, and absorption rates. We estimated the fair value of acquired work in process inventories based upon the stage of production of each unit and a gross margin that we believe a market participant would require to complete the remaining development and requisite selling efforts. The stage of production, as of the acquisition date, ranged from recently started lots to fully completed single family residences. We estimated a market participant would require a gross margin ranging from 3% to 20% based upon the stage of production of the individual lot. The purchase price accounting reflected in the accompanying financial statements is preliminary and is based upon estimates and assumptions that are subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The measurement period remains open pending the completion of valuation procedures related to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities.  On August 17, 2017, we sold BMCH South Carolina, LLC, a subsidiary of UCP, Inc. that was recently acquired as part of our acquisition of UCP, Inc., to a third party for approximately $17.1 million. Accordingly, the estimated fair value of the acquired assets of BMCH South Carolina, LLC was determined to be equal to the disposal price given the proximity of the two transactions. We determined that UCP’s carrying costs approximated fair value for all other acquired assets and assumed liabilities. UCP’s results of operations, which include homebuilding revenues of $77.6 million and net income of $5.6 million, are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the period from August 4, 2017 through September 30, 2017. Net income includes adjustments for inventory and acquisition expenses. Unaudited pro forma income before tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 gives effect to including the results of the acquisition of UCP as of January 1, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Unaudited pro forma income before tax expense adjusts the operating results of UCP to reflect the additional costs that would have been recorded assuming the fair value adjustments had been applied as of the beginning of the period presented and excludes acquisition expense incurred related to the transaction (in thousands, except share and per share information):      Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,  2017 2016 2017 2016  Revenues $ 416,223 $ 347,153 $ 1,142,371 $ 941,953   Income before tax expense $ 24,604 $ 22,303 $ 69,950 $ 55,052  Tax expense (10,731) (6,270) (23,878) (16,476)  Net income $ 13,873 $ 16,033 $ 46,072 $ 38,576  Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (72) (242) (352) (734)  Numerator for basic and diluted pro forma EPS $ 13,801 $ 15,791 $ 45,720 $ 37,842   Pro forma weighted average shares-basic 27,034,192 24,849,375 26,342,362 24,819,536  Pro forma weighted average shares-diluted 27,314,776 24,997,920 26,579,292 24,907,783   Pro forma basic EPS $ 0.51 $ 0.64 $ 1.74 $ 1.52  Pro forma diluted EPS $ 0.51 $ 0.63 $ 1.72 $ 1.52 

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	4. Inventories Inventories included the following (in thousands):     September 30, December 31,  2017 2016  Homes under construction $ 897,402 $ 455,454  Land and land development 415,375 373,496  Capitalized interest 40,212 28,935  Total inventories $ 1,352,989 $ 857,885

Prepaid Expenses and Other Asse

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	5. Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other assets included the following (in thousands):     September 30, December 31,  2017 2016  Prepaid insurance $ 8,327 $ 12,236  Lot option and escrow deposits 26,873 12,320  Performance deposits 5,732 1,544  Deferred financing costs revolving line of credit, net 2,030 2,637  Restricted cash 6,850 1,505  Secured note receivable 2,772 2,850  Golf course, net 5,294 5,857  Other 4,484 1,508  Total prepaid expenses and other assets $ 62,362 $ 40,457

Investment in Unconsolidated Su

Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	6. Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries On November 1, 2016, we acquired a 50% ownership of WJH LLC (which we refer to as “WJH”), which is the successor to Wade Jurney Homes, Inc. and Wade Jurney of Florida, Inc., for $15.0 million, of which $1.0 million is held by the Company for potential indemnification claims for a period of 18 months following the closing. WJH primarily targets first-time homebuyers in the Southeastern United States. As a result of the transaction, we own 50% of WJH and Wade Jurney Jr., an individual, owns the other 50% interest. Each party contributed an additional $3.0 million in capital to WJH upon its formation and we incurred $0.1 million in related acquisition costs. The Company and Wade Jurney Jr. share responsibility for all of WJH’s strategic decisions, with Wade Jurney Jr. continuing to manage the day-to-day operations under the existing operating model. Our investment in WJH is treated as an unconsolidated investment under the equity method of accounting. As of September 30, 2017, our investment in WJH was $20.7 million and we recognized $ 3.7 million and $ 7. 6 million of equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we received operating distributions from WJH of $1.4 million and $ 5.2 million, respectively.

Accrued Expenses and Other Liab

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	7. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities included the following (in thousands):     September 30, December 31,  2017 2016  Earnest money deposits $ 15,086 $ 7,304  Warranty reserve 8,850 2,479  Accrued compensation costs 13,949 12,603  Land development and home construction accruals 66,119 31,486  Liability for product financing arrangement 21,893 —  Accrued interest 14,936 3,039  Income taxes payable — 783  Other 16,872 4,620  Total accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 157,705 $ 62,314 

Warranties

Warranties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Warranties [Abstract]
Warranties	8. Warranties  Estimated future direct warranty costs are accrued and charged to cost of home sales revenues in the period when the related home sales revenues are recognized. Amounts accrued, which are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, are based upon historical experience rates. We subsequently assess the adequacy of our warranty accrual on a quarterly basis through an internal model that incorporates historical payment trends and adjust the amounts recorded if necessary. Based on favorable warranty payment trends relative to our estimates at the time of home closing, we reduced our warranty reserve by $0.9 million and $1.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 , respectively, which is included as a reduction to cost of homes sales revenues on our consolidated statement of operations. The following table summarizes the changes in our warranty accrual (in thousands):    Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,  2017 2016 2017 2016  Beginning balance $ 3,057 $ 2,754 $ 2,479 $ 2,622  Warranty reserve assumed in business combination 6,202 — 6,202 —  Warranty expense provisions 1,245 686 2,827 2,078  Payments (710) (554) (1,458) (1,194)  Warranty adjustment (944) (291) (1,200) (911)  Ending balance $ 8,850 $ 2,595 $ 8,850 $ 2,595

Notes Payable and Revolving Lin

Notes Payable and Revolving Line of Credit	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Notes Payable and Revolving Line of Credit [Abstract]
Notes Payable and Revolving Line of Credit	9. Notes Payable and Revolving Line of Credit    6.875% senior notes In May 2014, we completed a private offering of $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2022 (which we refer to as the “Initial Senior Notes”) in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (which we refer to as the “Securities Act”). The Initial Senior Notes were issued under the Indenture, dated as of May 5, 2014, among the Company, our subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and U.S Bank National Association, as trustee (which we refer to as the “May 2014 Indenture,” as it may be supplemented or amended from time to time). The Initial Senior Notes were issued at a price equal to 99.239% of their principal amount, and we received net proceeds of approximately $193.3 million. In February 2015, we completed an offer to exchange $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 6.875% senior notes due 2022 , which are registered under the Securities Act (which we refer to as the “Initial Exchange Notes”), for all of the Initial Senior Notes. The terms of the Initial Exchange Notes are identical in all material respects to the Initial Senior Notes, except that the Initial Exchange Notes are registered under the Securities Act and the transfer restrictions, registration rights, and additional interest provisions that were applicable to the Initial Senior Notes do not apply to the Initial Exchange Notes. In April 2015, we completed a private offering of an additional $60 million in aggregate principal amount of our 6.875% senior notes due 2022 (which we refer to as the “April 2015 Senior Notes”) in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act. The April 2015 Senior Notes were issued at a price equal to 98.26% of their principal amount, and we received net proceeds of approximately $58.5 million. The April 2015 Senior Notes were additional notes issued under the May 2014 Indenture pursuant to which the Initial Exchange Notes were issued. In October 2015, we completed an offer to exchange $60.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 6.875% senior notes due 2022 , which are registered under the Securities Act (which we refer to as the “October 2015 Exchange Notes”), for all of the April 2015 Senior Notes. The terms of the October 2015 Exchange Notes are identical in all material respects to the April 2015 Senior Notes, except that the October 2015 Exchange Notes are registered under the Securities Act and the transfer restrictions, registration rights, and additional interest provisions that were applicable to the April 2015 Senior Notes do not apply to the October 2015 Exchange Notes. In January 2017, we completed a private offering of an additional $125 million in aggregate principal amount of our 6.875% senior notes due 2022 (which we refer to as the “January 2017 Senior Notes”) in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act. The January 2017 Senior Notes were issued at a price equal to 102.00% of their principal amount, and we received net proceeds of approximately $125.4 million. The January 2017 Senior Notes were additional notes issued under the May 2014 Indenture pursuant to which the Initial Exchange Notes and the October 2015 Exchange Notes were issued. In April 2017, we completed an offer to exchange $125.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 6.875% senior notes due 2022 , which are registered under the Securities Act (which we refer to as the “April 2017 Exchange Notes”), for all of the January 2017 Senior Notes. The terms of the April 2017 Exchange Notes are identical in all material respects to the January 2017 Senior Notes, except that the April 2017 Exchange Notes are registered under the Securities Act and the transfer restrictions, registration rights, and additional interest provisions that were applicable to the January 2017 Senior Notes do not apply to the April 2017 Exchange Notes. The Initial Exchange Notes, October 2015 Exchange Notes, and April 2017 Exchange Notes (which we refer to collectively, as the “Existing 6.875% Notes”) will be treated as a single series of notes under the May 2014 Indenture, and will vote as a single class of notes for all matters submitted to a vote of holders under the May 2014 Indenture. The Existing 6.875% Notes are unsecured senior obligations which are guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by certain of our current and future subsidiaries. The Existing 6.875% Notes contain certain restrictive covenants on issuing future secured debt and other transactions. The aggregate principal balance of the Existing 6.875% Notes is due May 2022, with interest only payments due semi-annually in May and November of each year. As of September 30, 2017, the aggregate amount outstanding on the Existing 6.875% Notes was $378.9 million. 5.875% senior notes In May 2017, we completed a private offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of our 5.875% Senior Notes due 2025 (which we refer to as the “May 2017 Senior Notes”) in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act. The May 2017 Senior Notes were issued under the Indenture, dated as of May 12, 2017, among the Company, our subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and U.S Bank National Association, as trustee (which we refer to as the “May 2017 Indenture,” as it may be supplemented or amended from time to time). The May 2017 Senior Notes were issued at a price equal to 100.00% of their principal amount, and we received net proceeds of approximately $395.5 million. As of September 30, 2017, we had $394.9 million outstanding on the May 2017 Senior Notes. Other financing obligations As of September 30, 2017, we had four insurance premium notes with an outstanding balance totaling $2.3 million. Two of these notes mature in December 2017 and the other two mature in February 2018 . These insurance premium notes bear interest at a rate of 3.88% , 3.98% , 6.23% , and 6.23% , respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we repaid one insurance premium note with an outstanding balance of $0.1 million. As of December 31, 2016, we had an aggregate of $6.0 million of outstanding insurance premium notes. Revolving line of credit On October 21, 2014, we entered into a credit agreement with Texas Capital Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, and the lenders from time to time party thereto (which, as modified as described below, we refer to as the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provided us with a revolving line of credit of up to $120 million (which, as modified as described below, we refer to as the “Revolving Credit Facility”). Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, we were entitled to request an increase in the size of the Revolving Credit Facility by an amount not exceeding $80 million. If the existing lenders elect not to provide the full amount of a requested increase, we may invite one or more other lender(s) to become a party to the Credit Agreement, subject to the approval of the Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer. The Credit Agreement includes a letter of credit sublimit of $20 million. The obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility were guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries. On July 31, 2015, we entered into a First Modification Agreement with Texas Capital Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, the lenders party thereto, and our subsidiary guarantors party thereto, which modified the Credit Agreement. The First Modification Agreement, among other things, (i) increased the Revolving Credit Facility from $120 million to $200 million, (ii) extended the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility from October 21, 2017 to October 21, 2018 , (iii) admitted Bank of America, N.A. as a new lender under the Revolving Credit Facility, and ( iv) increased the amount of the increase in the size of the Revolving Credit Facility that we had the option to request, from time to time, from an amount not exceeding $80 million to an amount not exceeding $100 million, subject to the terms and conditions of the First Modification Agreement and the Credit Agreement. On December 22, 2015, we entered into a Second Modification Agreement with Texas Capital Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, the lenders party thereto, and our subsidiary guarantors party thereto, which further modified the Credit Agreement. The Second Modification Agreement, among other things, (i) increased the Revolving Credit Facility from $200 million to $300 million, and (ii) admitted Compass Bank, an Alabama Banking Corporation, and U.S. Bank National Association as new lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility. On August 19, 2016, we entered into a Third Modification Agreement with Texas Capital Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, the lenders party thereto, and our subsidiary guarantors party thereto, which further modified the Credit Agreement. The Third Modification Agreement, among other things, (i) increased the Revolving Credit Facility from $300 million to $380 million through our exercise of $80 million of the accordion feature of the Credit Agreement, (ii) admitted Citibank, N.A. and Flagstar Bank, FSB as new lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility, (iii) increased certain lenders’ respective commitments to the Revolving Credit Facility, and (iv) extended the term of the Revolving Credit Facility by one year to mature on October 21, 2019 . On February 24, 2017, we entered into a Commitment Increase Agreement with Texas Capital Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Flagstar Bank, FSB (which we refer to as “Flagstar”), and our subsidiary guarantors party thereto. The Commitment Increase Agreement supplements the Credit Agreement, and (i) increased the Revolving Credit Facility from $380 million to $400 million through our exercise of the remaining $20 million of the accordion feature of the Credit Agreement, and (ii) increased Flagstar’s commitment to the Credit Facility. Unless terminated earlier, the principal amount under the Revolving Credit Facility, together with all accrued unpaid interest and other amounts owing thereunder, if any, will be payable in full on October 21, 2019, the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a floating rate equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate plus an applicable margin between 2.75% and 3.25% per annum, or, in the Administrative Agent’s discretion, a base rate plus an applicable margin between 1.75% and 2.25% per annum. The “applicable margins” described above are determined by a schedule based on our leverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also provides for fronting fees and letter of credit fees payable to the L/C Issuer and commitment fees payable to the Administrative Agent equal to 0.20% of the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility.  The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants (including limitations on our ability to grant liens, incur additional debt, pay dividends, redeem our common stock, make certain investments, and engage in certain merger, consolidation or asset sale transactions), as well as customary events of default. The Credit Agreement also requires us to maintain (i) a leverage ratio of not more than 1.75 to 1.0 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, based upon our and our subsidiaries’ (on a consolidated basis) ratio of debt to tangible net worth, (ii) an interest coverage ratio of not less than 1.50 to 1.0 for any four fiscal quarter period, based upon our and our subsidiaries’ (on a consolidated basis) ratio of EBITDA to cash interest expense, (iii) a consolidated tangible net worth of not less than the sum of $250 million, plus 50% of the net proceeds of any issuances of equity interests by us and the guarantors of the Revolving Credit Facility, plus 50% of the amount of our and our subsidiaries’ consolidated net income, (iv) liquidity of not less than $25 million, and (v) a risk asset ratio of not more than 1.25 to 1.0 , based upon the ratio of the book value of all risk assets owned by us and our subsidiaries to our tangible net worth. As of September 30, 2017, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement. As of September 30, 2017, we did no t have any amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Mortgage Repurchase Facility – Financial Services On April 10, 2017, Inspire Home Loans Inc. (which we refer to as “Inspire”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company , entered into a Master Repurchase Agreement (which we refer to as the “Master Repurchase Agreement”) with Branch Banking and Trust Company, as the buyer thereunder (which we refer to as the “Buyer”). The Master Repurchase Agreement provides Inspire with a revolving mortgage loan repurchase facility of up to $25 million (which we refer to as the “Repurchase Facility”). The primary purpose of the Repurchase Facility is to provide financing and liquidity to Inspire by facilitating purchase transactions in which Inspire transfers eligible loans to the Buyer, and the Buyer transfers funds, subject to a simultaneous agreement by the Seller to repurchase from the Buyer such eligible loans (i) upon written notice to the Buyer by Inspire, (ii) on a prescribed date in the future, (iii) upon the occurrence of prescribed events, or (iv) on the Termination Date (as defined below). The purchase transactions are based on and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Master Repurchase Agreement. The maximum aggregate amount of the Buyer’s commitment to fund purchase transactions under the Repurchase Facility is $25 million (which we refer to as the “Commitment”), subject to certain sublimits. The Repurchase Facility and the Buyer’s Commitment thereunder expires on the earlier of (i) April 9, 2018 , and (ii) the date when the Buyer’s Commitment is terminated pursuant to the Master Repurchase Agreement or by operation of law (which we refer to as the “Termination Date”).  On September 15, 2017, Inspire entered into a second Master Repurchase Facility (which we refer to as the “Second Master Repurchase Agreement”) with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the buyer thereunder. The Second Master Repurchase Agreement provides Inspire with a revolving mortgage loan repurchase facility of up to $35 million (which we refer to as the “Second Repurchase Facility”). The purpose of the Second Repurchase Facility is similar to the purpose outlined above for the Repurchase Facility. Amounts outstanding under the Repurchase Facility and Second Repurchase Facility are not guaranteed by us or any of our subsidiaries. Each of the Master Repurchase Agreement and Second Master Repurchase Agreement contains various affirmative and negative covenants applicable to Inspire that are customary for arrangements of this type. As of September 30, 2017, we were in compliance with all covenants under each of the Repurchase Facility and Second Repurchase Facility. As of September 30, 2017, there was an aggregate $27.5 million outstanding under both the Master Repurchase Agreement and Second Master Repurchase Agreement , and such outstanding amount was collateralized by the mortgage loans held for sale.

Interest

Interest	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Interest [Abstract]
Interest	10. Interest Interest is capitalized to inventories while the related communities are being actively developed and until homes are completed. As our qualifying assets exceeded our outstanding debt during the three a nd nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we capitalized all interest costs incurred during these periods, except for interest incurred on capital leases of equipment related to our golf course operations. Our interest costs are as follows (in thousands):    Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,  2017 2016 2017 2016  Interest capitalized beginning of period $ 35,668 26,577 $ 28,935 21,533  Interest capitalized during period 13,338 6,743 31,902 19,772  Less: capitalized interest in cost of sales (8,794) (5,192) (20,625) (13,177)  Interest capitalized end of period $ 40,212 28,128 $ 40,212 28,128 

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	11 . Income Taxes  At the end of each interim period we are required to estimate our annual effective tax rate for the fiscal year, and to use that rate to provide for income taxes for the current year-to-date reporting period. Our 2017 estimated annual effective tax rate of 36.3% is driven by our blended federal and state statutory rate of 37.8% , which is partially offset by net estimated benefits of 1.5% primarily from additional deductions for tax related to domestic production activities which benefited our rate by 3.2% . This benefit was partially offset by non-deductible acquisition costs associated with our acquisition of UCP, Inc., along with other items which increased our rate by 1.7% . Our estimated annual rate of 36.3% was also benefited by discrete items for excess tax benefits related to share based awards that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , resulting in a total tax rate of 34.2% .  For the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we recorded income tax expense of $5.7 million and $6.4 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we recorded income tax expense of $17.2 million and $16.8 million, respectively. 

Fair Value Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures	12. Fair Value Disclosures Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement , defines fair value as the price that would be received for selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at measurement date and requires assets and liabilities carried at fair value to be classified and disclosed in the following three categories: Level 1 — Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2 — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are inactive; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets at measurement date. Level 3 — Valuations derived from techniques where one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable in active markets at measurement date. The following table presents carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments (in thousands):    September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016  Hierarchy Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value  Secured notes receivable (1) Level 2 $ 2,772 $ 2,766 $ 2,850 $ 2,828  Mortgage loans held for sale (2) Level 2 $ 30,071 $ 30,071 $ — $ —   6.875% senior notes (3) Level 2 $ 378,901 $ 398,512 $ 253,089 $ 260,090  5.875 % senior notes (3) Level 2 $ 394,851 $ 395,850 $ — $ —  Revolving line of credit (4) Level 2 $ — $ — $ 195,000 $ 195,000  Insurance premium notes (4) Level 2 $ 2,264 $ 2,264 $ 5,999 $ 5,999  Mortgage repurchase facilities (4) Level 2 $ 27,465 $ 27,465 $ — $ — (1) Estimated fair value of the secured notes received was based on cash flow models discounted at market interest rates that considered the underlying risks of the note. (2) The mortgage loans held for sale are carried at fair value as of September 30, 2017, which was based on quoted market prices for those committed mortgage loans. (3) Estimated fair value of the senior notes as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 incorporated recent trading activity in inactive markets. (4) Carrying amount approximates fair value due to short-term nature and interest rate terms. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value. Non-financial assets and liabilities include items such as inventory and long-lived assets that are measured at fair value when acquired and resulting from impairment, if deemed necessary.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	13. Stock-Based Compensation During the three months ended September 30, 2017, we granted 0.2 million shares of restricted stock units with a weighted average grant date fair value of $20.36 per share, which vest over a two or five year period from the grant date. These awards were issued in connection with our acquisition of UCP Inc. , to UCP employees as replacement awards for the restricted stock units they held with UCP prior to the acquisition. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we granted 0.5 million shares of restricted stock units with a weighted average grant date fair value of $21.64 per share, which vest over a one to five year period from the grant date. A summary of our outstanding awards of restricted common stock and restricted stock units are as follows (in thousands, except years):    As of September 30, 2017  Restricted Stock Awards Restricted Stock Units Total  Unvested awards/units 139 732 871  Unrecognized compensation cost $ 909 $ 9,323 $ 10,232  Period to recognize compensation cost 0.4 years 2.1 years 1.9 years (average) During the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , we recognized stock-based compensation of $2.6 million and $1. 6 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we recognized stock-based compensation of $6.5 million and $5.1 million, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense is included in selling, general, and administrative on our consolidated statements of operations.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	14. Stockholders’ Equity Our authorized capital stock consists of 100.0 million shares of common stock, par value $ 0.01 per share, and 50.0 million shares of preferred stock, par value $ 0.01 per share. As of September 30, 201 7 and December 31, 201 6 , there were 27.3 million and 21.6 million shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively, inclusive of the restricted common stock issued . We issued 29.2 thousand and 0.2 million shares of common stock related to the vesting of restricted stock awards during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively , under our First Amended & Restated 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan. At our 2017 annual meeting of stockholders held on May 10, 2017, our stockholders approved the adoption of the Century Communities, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan (which we refer to as our “2017 Incentive Plan”), which replaced our First Amended & Restated 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan. We had reserved a total of 1.8 million shares of our common stock for issuance under our First Amended & Restated 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan, of which approximately 0.6 million shares rolled over into the 2017 Incentive Plan when it became effective. As of September 30, 2017, approximately 1.2 million shares remain available for issuance under the 2017 Incentive Plan. We also issued 4.2 million shares of our common stock in connection with our acquisition of UCP Inc., as discussed in Note 3. On November 7, 2016, we entered into a Distribution Agreement (which we refer to as the “Distribution Agreement”) with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (which we refer to collectively as the “Sales Agents”), relating to our common stock. Under the Distribution Agreement , we are authorized to offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $50.0 million from time to time through any of our Sales Agents in “at the market” offerings. On August 9, 2017, we entered into a second Distribution Agreement (which we refer to as the “Second Distribution Agreement”) with the Sales Agents, pursuant to which we may offer and sell from time to time up to $100.0 million in “at the market” offerings. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold and issued an aggregate of 0.4 million and 1.4 million shares of our common stock under the Distribution Agreement and Second Distribution Agreement , respectively, which provided net proceeds of $ 10.0 million and $34.6 million, respectively, and , in connection with such sales, paid total commissions and fees to the Sales Agents of $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	15. Earnings Per Share We use the two-class method of calculating earnings per share (which we refer to as “EPS”) as our non-vested restricted stock awards have non-forfeitable rights to dividends and, accordingly, represent a participating security. The two-class method is an earnings allocation method under which EPS is calculated for each class of common stock and participating security considering both dividends declared (or accumulated) and participation rights in undistributed earnings as if all such earnings had been distributed during the period. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the dilutive effect of our restricted stock units as the restricted stock units do not have participating rights. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands, except share and per share information):   Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2017 2016 2017 2016  Numerator  Net income $ 9,470 $ 13,342 $ 33,100 $ 34,467  Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (52) (241) (289) (785)  Net income allocable to common stockholders $ 9,418 $ 13,101 $ 32,811 $ 33,682  Denominator  Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 25,445,552 20,673,521 23,038,390 20,643,682  Dilutive effect of restricted stock units 280,585 148,545 236,930 88,248  Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 25,726,137 20,822,066 23,275,320 20,731,930  Earnings per share:  Basic $ 0.37 $ 0.63 $ 1.42 $ 1.63  Diluted $ 0.37 $ 0.63 $ 1.41 $ 1.62  We did no t have any common unit equivalents to exclude from diluted earnings per share during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	16. Commitments and Contingencies Letters of Credit and Performance Bonds In the normal course of business, the Company posts letters of credit and performance bonds related to our land development performance obligations with local municipalities. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , we had $ 70.1 million and $ 70.1 million, respectively, in letters of credit and performance bonds issued and outstanding. Litigation The Company is subject to claims and lawsuits that arise primarily in the ordinary course of business, which consist primarily of construction defect claims. It is the opinion of our management that if the claims have merit, parties other than the Company would be, at least in part, liable for the claims, and eventual outcome of these claims will not have a material adverse effect upon our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. When we believe that a loss is probable and estimable, we record a charge to selling, general, and administrative on our consolidated statements of operations for our estimated loss. We do not believe that the ultimate resolution of any claims and lawsuits will have a material adverse effect upon our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flow.

Supplemental Guarantor Informat

Supplemental Guarantor Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor Information	17. Supplemental Guarantor Information The Existing 6.875% Notes and the May 2017 Senior Notes are our unsecured senior obligations, and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis, jointly and severally, by substantially all of our direct and indirect wholly-owned operating subsidiaries (which we refer to as “Guarantors”). Each of the May 2014 Indenture governing the Existing 6.875% Notes, and the May 2017 Indenture governing the May 2017 Senior Notes, provides that the guarantees of a Guarantor will be automatically and unconditionally released and discharged: (1) upon any sale, transfer, exchange or other disposition (by merger, consolidation or otherwise) of all of the equity interests of such Guarantor after which the applicable Guarantor is no longer a “Restricted Subsidiary” (as defined in the respective Indentures), which sale, transfer, exchange or other disposition does not constitute an “Asset Sale” (as defined in the respective Indentures) or is made in compliance with applicable provisions of the applicable Indenture; (2) upon any sale, transfer, exchange or other disposition (by merger, consolidation or otherwise) of all of the assets of such Guarantor, which sale, transfer, exchange or other disposition does not constitute an Asset Sale or is made in compliance with applicable provisions of the applicable Indenture; provided, that after such sale, transfer, exchange or other disposition, such Guarantor is an “Immaterial Subsidiary” (as defined in the respective Indentures); (3) unless a default has occurred and is continuing, upon the release or discharge of such Guarantor from its guarantee of any indebtedness for borrowed money of the Company and the Guarantors so long as such Guarantor would not then otherwise be required to provide a guarantee pursuant to the applicable Indenture; provided that if such Guarantor has incurred any indebtedness in reliance on its status as a Guarantor in compliance with applicable provisions of the applicable Indenture, such Guarantor’s obligations under such indebtedness, as the case may be, so incurred are satisfied in full and discharged or are otherwise permitted to be incurred by a Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Guarantor) in compliance with applicable provisions of the applicable Indenture; (4) upon the designation of such Guarantor as an “Unrestricted Subsidiary” (as defined in the respective Indentures), in accordance with the applicable Indenture; (5) if the Company exercises its legal defeasance option or covenant defeasance option under the applicable Indenture or if the obligations of the Company and the Guarantors are discharged in compliance with applicable provisions of the applicable Indenture, upon such exercise or discharge; or (6) in connection with the dissolution of such Guarantor under applicable law in accordance with the applicable Indenture. As the guarantees were made in connection with the February 2015 exchange offer for the Initial Exchange Notes, the October 2015 exchange offer for the October 2015 Exchange Notes, the April 2017 exchange offer for the April 2017 Exchange Notes, and the issuance of the May 2017 Senior Notes, the Guarantors’ condensed financial information is presented as if the guarantees existed during the periods presented. If any Guarantors are released from the guarantees in future periods, the changes are reflected prospectively. We have determined that separate, full financial statements of the Guarantors would not be material to investors and, accordingly, supplemental financial information is presented below:    Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet  As of September 30, 2017 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Assets  Cash and cash equivalents $ 35,881 $ 16,278 $ 6,363 $ — $ 58,522  Cash held in escrow — 41,740 522 — 42,262  Accounts receivable 11,306 9,312 192 — 20,810  Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 1,382,958 — — (1,382,958) —  Inventories — 1,352,989 — — 1,352,989  Mortgage loans held for sale — — 30,071 — 30,071  Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,859 59,129 374 — 62,362  Deferred tax asset, net 6,403 — — — 6,403  Property and equipment, net 2,409 10,760 489 — 13,658  Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries 20,677 — — 20,677  Amortizable intangible assets, net — 1,889 — — 1,889  Goodwill — 21,365 — — 21,365  Total assets $ 1,462,493 $ 1,513,462 $ 38,011 $ (1,382,958) $ 1,631,008  Liabilities and stockholders’ equity  Liabilities:  Accounts payable $ (17) $ 16,707 $ 120 $ — $ 16,810  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 35,746 121,251 708 — 157,705  Notes payable 773,752 2,264 — — 776,016  Revolving line of credit — — — — —  Mortgage repurchase facility — — 27,465 — 27,465  Total liabilities 809,481 140,222 28,293 — 977,996  Stockholders’ equity: 653,012 1,373,240 9,718 (1,382,958) 653,012  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,462,493 $ 1,513,462 $ 38,011 $ (1,382,958) $ 1,631,008     Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet  As of December 31, 2016 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Assets  Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,637 $ 8,646 $ 6,167 $ — $ 29,450  Cash held in escrow — 20,044 — — 20,044  Accounts receivable 2,980 2,749 — — 5,729  Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 884,665 — — (884,665) —  Inventories — 857,885 — — 857,885  Prepaid expenses and other assets 14,628 25,662 167 — 40,457  Property and equipment, net 1,166 10,224 22 — 11,412  Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries 18,275 — 18,275  Amortizable intangible assets, net — 2,911 — — 2,911  Goodwill — 21,365 — — 21,365  Total assets $ 936,351 $ 949,486 $ 6,356 $ (884,665) $ 1,007,528 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities:  Accounts payable $ 257 $ 15,575 $ (124) $ — $ 15,708  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 12,587 49,697 30 — 62,314  Deferred tax liability 1,782 — — — 1,782  Senior and other notes payable 253,089 5,999 — — 259,088  Revolving line of credit 195,000 — — — 195,000  Total liabilities 462,715 71,271 (94) — 533,892  Stockholders’ equity: 473,636 878,215 6,450 (884,665) 473,636  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 936,351 $ 949,486 $ 6,356 $ (884,665) $ 1,007,528        Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands)  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 374,935 $ — $ — $ 374,935  Land sales and other revenues — 1,826 — — 1,826  — 376,761 — — 376,761  Financial services revenue — — 2,955 — 2,955  Total revenues — 376,761 2,955 — 379,716  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (311,365) — — (311,365)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (2,104) — — (2,104)  — (313,469) — — (313,469)  Financial services costs — — (2,450) — (2,450)  Selling, general and administrative (13,342) (32,823) — — (46,165)  Acquisition expense (7,205) — — — (7,205)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 20,470 — — (20,470) —  Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries 3,716 — — — 3,716  Other income (expense) 495 518 — — 1,013  Income before income tax expense 4,134 30,987 505 (20,470) 15,156  Income tax expense 5,336 (10,845) (177) — (5,686)  Net income $ 9,470 $ 20,142 $ 328 $ (20,470) $ 9,470          Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 ( in thousands )   Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 248,075 $ — $ — $ 248,075  Land sales and other revenues — 5,338 — — 5,338  — 253,413 — — 253,413  Financial services revenue — — — — —  Total revenues — 253,413 — — 253,413  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (197,650) — — (197,650)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (5,420) — — (5,420)  — (203,070) — — (203,070)  Financial services costs — — — — —  Selling, general and administrative (6,846) (24,098) — — (30,944)  Acquisition expense (53) — — — (53)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 17,303 — — (17,303) —  Other income (expense) 10 375 — — 385  Income before income tax expense 10,414 26,620 — (17,303) 19,731  Income tax expense 2,928 (9,317) — — (6,389)  Net income $ 13,342 $ 17,303 $ — $ (17,303) $ 13,342      Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 ( in thousands )   Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 888,942 $ — $ — $ 888,942  Land sales and other revenues — 6,216 — — 6,216  — 895,158 — — 895,158  Financial services revenue — — 4,697 — 4,697  Total revenues — 895,158 4,697 — 899,855  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (727,577) — — (727,577)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (4,994) — — (4,994)  — (732,571) — — (732,571)  Financial services costs — — (4,648) — (4,648)  Selling, general and administrative (30,876) (82,721) — — (113,597)  Acquisition expense (8,645) — — — (8,645)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 52,869 — — (52,869) —  Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries 7,648 — — — 7,648  Other income (expense) 852 1,386 36 — 2,274  Income before income tax expense 21,848 81,252 85 (52,869) 50,316  Income tax expense 11,252 (28,438) (30) — (17,216)  Net income $ 33,100 $ 52,814 $ 55 $ (52,869) $ 33,100          Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 ( in thousands )   Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 686,335 $ — $ — $ 686,335  Land sales and other revenues — 10,816 — — 10,816  — 697,151 — — 697,151  Financial services revenue — — — — —  Total revenues — 697,151 — — 697,151  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (549,886) — — (549,886)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (9,433) — — (9,433)  — (559,319) — — (559,319)  Financial services costs — — — — —  Selling, general and administrative (18,323) (69,189) — — (87,512)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 45,514 — — (45,514) —  Acquisition expense (466) — — — (466)  Other income (expense) 24 1,379 — — 1,403  Income before income tax expense 26,749 70,022 — (45,514) 51,257  Income tax expense 7,718 (24,508) — — (16,790)  Net income $ 34,467 $ 45,514 $ — $ (45,514) $ 34,467       Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities $ (8,164) $ (92,577) $ (30,014) $ — $ (130,755)  Net cash used in investing activities $ (434,617) $ (63,905) $ (467) $ 432,867 $ (66,122)  Financing activities  Borrowings under revolving credit facilities $ 75,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 75,000  Payments on revolving credit facilities (270,000) — — — (270,000)  Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 523,000 — — — 523,000  Repyment of debt assumed in business combination — (151,919) — — (151,919)  Principal payments on notes payable — (4,735) — — (4,735)  Debt issuance costs (3,731) — — — (3,731)  Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards (4,141) — — — (4,141)  Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary 108,887 320,768 3,212 (432,867) —  Net proceeds from mortgage credit facility — — 27,465 — 27,465  Net proceeds from issuances of common stock 35,010 — — — 35,010  Net cash provided by financing activities $ 464,025 $ 164,114 $ 30,677 $ (432,867) $ 225,949  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ 21,244 $ 7,632 $ 196 $ — $ 29,072  Cash and cash equivalents  Beginning of period $ 14,637 $ 8,646 $ 6,167 $ — $ 29,450  End of period $ 35,881 $ 16,278 $ 6,363 $ — $ 58,522         Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities $ (17,969) $ (43,431) $ — $ — $ (61,400)  Net cash used in investing activities $ (42,791) $ (4,685) $ — $ 42,476 $ (5,000) Financing activities  Borrowings under revolving credit facilities $ 145,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 145,000  Payments on revolving credit facilities (90,000) — — — (90,000)  Proceeds from insurance notes payable — 11,612 — — 11,612  Principal payments on notes payable — (7,582) — — (7,582)  Debt issuance costs (1,156) — — — (1,156)  Repurchases of common stock under our stock repurchase program (2,393) — — — (2,393)  Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards (1,014) — — — (1,014)  Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary — 42,476 — (42,476) —  Net cash provided by financing activities $ 50,437 $ 46,506 $ — $ (42,476) $ 54,467  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ (10,323) $ (1,610) $ — $ — $ (11,933) Cash and cash equivalents  Beginning of period $ 22,002 $ 7,285 $ — $ $ 29,287  End of period $ 11,679 $ 5,675 $ — $ — $ 17,354  

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	1 8. Subsequent Events  On October 31, 2017, we acquired substantially all the assets and operations and assumed certain liabilities of Sundquist Homes and affiliates , a homebuilder with operations in greater Seattle, Washington for approximately $5 1.5 million in cash. The acquired assets include owned and controlled land, homes under construction and model homes. As the acquired assets and processes have the ability to create outputs in the form of revenue from the sale of single family residences, we concluded that the acquisition represents a business combination.  The following table summarizes our preliminary estimates of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:    Inventories $ 57,277  Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,050  Property and equipment, net 142  Total assets $ 58,469   Accounts payable $ 4,716  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 2,253  Total liabilities 6,969  Purchase price/Net equity $ 51,500 The purchase price accounting reflected above is preliminary and is based upon estimates and assumptions that are subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The measurement period remains open pending the completion of valuation procedures related to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities.

Basis of Presentation (Policy)

Basis of Presentation (Policy)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation Century Communities, Inc. (which we refer to as “we,” “CCS,” or the “Company”) is engaged in the development, design, construction, marketing and sale of single-family attached and detached homes in metropolitan areas in the States of California, Colorado, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington. In many of our projects, in addition to building homes, we are responsible for the entitlement and development of the underlying land. Our homebuilding operations are organized into the following four reportable segments based on the geographic regions in which we operate: West, Mountain, Texas and Southeast. Additionally, our indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries Inspire Home Loans Inc. and Parkway Title, LLC, which provide mortgage and title services to our home buyers, respectively, have been identified as our Financial Services operating segment. On August 4 , 2017, we acquired UCP, Inc. (which we refer to as “UCP”). UCP is a homebuilder and land developer with expertise in residential land acquisition, development and entitlement, as well as home design, construction and sales, with operations in the States of California, Washington, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The merger was unanimously approved by the board of directors of both the Company and UCP and was also approved by UCP stockholders on August 1, 2017. In connection with the merger, each share of UCP Class A common stock outstanding immediately prior to the closing was converted into $5.32 in cash and 0.2309 of a newly issued share of our common stock. Approximately 4.2 million shares of our common stock were issued in connection with the merger and $97.7 million was paid in cash. Our operating results presented herein include the operations of UCP from the period beginning on August 4 , 2017 through September 30, 2017. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (which we refer to as “GAAP”) for interim financial statements and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (which we refer to as the “SEC”). In the o pinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and results of operations. Interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full year. The financial statements and related notes do not include all information and footnotes required by GAAP and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 that was filed with the SEC on February 15, 2017.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, as well as all subsidiaries in which we have a controlling interest, and variable interest entities for which the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. We do not have any variable interest entities in which we are deemed the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale	Mortgage Loans Held for Sale We use best efforts commitments with various investors to mitigate the risk associated with mortgage loans held for sale. Best efforts commitments which fix the forward sales price that will be realized in the secondary market are used to eliminate our interest rate and price risks. These best effort commitments are considered derivative instruments under ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” however, we do not have any derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments as of September 30, 2017. Substantially all of the loans originated by us and their related servicing rights are sold in the secondary mortgage market within a short period of time after origination, generally within 30 days. In accordance with ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” we use the fair value option to record residential mortgage loans available-for-sale at the price they are committed to be sold under the best efforts commitments.  Expected gains and losses from the sale of our loans held for sale are included in the measurement of written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through Financial Services revenues at the time of commitment. As of September 30, 2017, mortgage loans available-for-sale had an aggregate fair value of $ 30.1 million and an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $2 8.7 million. The net gain resulting from changes in fair value of the best efforts commitments and mortgage loans held in inventory totaled $0.8 million and $1.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively. Realized net gains from the sale of mortgages during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 were $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively, and have been included in Financial Services revenues.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications	Reclassification Certain items on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 have been reclassified to conform to our current presentation. We have included “Golf course and other revenue” with “Land sales and other revenues”; we have included “Cost of golf course and other revenue” with “Cost of land sales and other revenues”; and we have combined “Interest income,” “Interest expense,” and “Gain on disposition of assets” into “Other income (expense)” in our current presentation. We have also adjusted prior period segment information to conform to the current period presentation, see detail in “2. Reporting Segments . ”
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards In August 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (which we refer to as “FASB”) issued ASU 2015-14, “ Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” ASU 2015-14 defers the effective date of ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” and will be effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2018, including interim reporting periods within that period. Early adoption is permitted as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We plan to adopt ASU 2015-14 on January 1, 2018 under the modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures, and have been involved in industry specific discussions on the treatment of certain items. We have evaluated our home sales contracts in each of our regions and have determined that there will not be a material impact on the amount or timing in recording home sales revenues as a result of adopting ASU 2015-14. We are continuing to evaluate the accounting treatment of other aspects of our business that may be affected by our adoption of ASU 2015-14. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” ASU 2016-02 requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. ASU 2016-02 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019 and interim periods within the annual periods. We are currently evaluating the impact ASU 2016-02 will have on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2017 and interim periods within the annual periods. We have adopted this standard and as a result have realized excess tax benefits of $1. 1 million, which is included as a reduction to “Income tax expense” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Our calculation of earnings per share was also modified to reflect a change to exclude excess tax benefits from assumed proceeds in our computation of diluted shares outstanding under the treasury method. We have elected to continue to estimate forfeitures in recognizing the expense for our equity awards. Employee taxes paid by withholding shares on vesting of stock compensation are classified as a financing activity in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” ASU 2016-15 consists of eight provisions that provide guidance on the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2017. We do not believe that ASU 2016-15 will have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.  In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” ASU 2017-04 requires only a one-step quantitative impairment test, whereby a goodwill impairment loss will be measured as the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value. It eliminates Step 2 of the current two-step goodwill impairment test. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. We elected to early adopt ASU 2017-04 for the reporting period beginning January 1, 2017. Our adoption of ASU 2017-04 has not had a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Reporting Segments (Tables)

Reporting Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Reporting Segments [Abstract]
Schedule Of Total Revenue And Pretax Income By Segment	  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,  2017 2016 2017 2016  Revenue:  West $ 73,684 $ — $ 73,684 $ —  Mountain 157,224 141,043 443,526 353,649  Texas 36,757 30,036 111,997 106,179  Southeast 109,096 82,334 265,951 237,323  Financial Services 2,955 — 4,697 —  Corporate — — — —  Total revenue $ 379,716 $ 253,413 $ 899,855 $ 697,151   Income (loss) before income tax expense:  West $ 5,259 $ — $ 5,259 $ —  Mountain 19,101 18,995 56,137 47,234  Texas 2,166 (288) 6,407 2,138  Southeast 6,001 7,848 16,609 21,827  Financial Services 505 — (192) —  Corporate (17,876) (6,824) (33,904) (19,942)  Total income before income tax expense $ 15,156 $ 19,731 $ 50,316 $ 51,257 
Schedule Of Total Assets By Segment	  September 30, December 31,  2017 2016  West $ 302,816 $ —  Mountain 571,124 541,657  Texas 186,840 138,392  Southeast 394,918 262,448  Financial Services 38,010 —  Corporate 137,300 65,031  Total assets $ 1,631,008 $ 1,007,528 

Business Combinations (Tables)

Business Combinations (Tables) - UCP, Inc [Member]	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Summary Of Total Consideration	  UCP Shares (including noncontrolling interest) as of August 4 , 2017 18,085  Cash paid per share $ 5.32  Cash consideration $ 96,213  UCP Shares (including noncontrolling interest) as of August 4 , 2017 18,085  Exchange ratio 0.2309  Number of CCS shares issued 4,176  Closing price of Century Communities Stock on August 4 , 2017 $ 25.80  Consideration attributable to common stock $ 107,737  Cash paid for fractional shares $ 1,508  Total replacement award value $ 1,149  Total consideration in cash and equity $ 206,607 
Schedule Of Initial Estimate Of Fair Values Of Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed	  Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,264  Accounts receivable 7,671  Inventories 400,011  Prepaid expenses and other assets 6,988  Property and equipment, net 717  Deferred tax asset, net 5,419  Total assets $ 441,070   Accounts payable $ 10,712  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 70,832  Notes payable and revolving loan agreement 152,919  Total liabilities 234,463  Purchase price/Net equity $ 206,607 
Pro Forma Financial Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Pro Forma Information	  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,  2017 2016 2017 2016  Revenues $ 416,223 $ 347,153 $ 1,142,371 $ 941,953   Income before tax expense $ 24,604 $ 22,303 $ 69,950 $ 55,052  Tax expense (10,731) (6,270) (23,878) (16,476)  Net income $ 13,873 $ 16,033 $ 46,072 $ 38,576  Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (72) (242) (352) (734)  Numerator for basic and diluted pro forma EPS $ 13,801 $ 15,791 $ 45,720 $ 37,842   Pro forma weighted average shares-basic 27,034,192 24,849,375 26,342,362 24,819,536  Pro forma weighted average shares-diluted 27,314,776 24,997,920 26,579,292 24,907,783   Pro forma basic EPS $ 0.51 $ 0.64 $ 1.74 $ 1.52  Pro forma diluted EPS $ 0.51 $ 0.63 $ 1.72 $ 1.52 

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Inventories [Abstract]
Schedule Of Inventories	   September 30, December 31,  2017 2016  Homes under construction $ 897,402 $ 455,454  Land and land development 415,375 373,496  Capitalized interest 40,212 28,935  Total inventories $ 1,352,989 $ 857,885 

Prepaid Expenses and Other As28

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Schedule Of Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets	  September 30, December 31,  2017 2016  Prepaid insurance $ 8,327 $ 12,236  Lot option and escrow deposits 26,873 12,320  Performance deposits 5,732 1,544  Deferred financing costs revolving line of credit, net 2,030 2,637  Restricted cash 6,850 1,505  Secured note receivable 2,772 2,850  Golf course, net 5,294 5,857  Other 4,484 1,508  Total prepaid expenses and other assets $ 62,362 $ 40,457 

Accrued Expenses and Other Li29

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities	   September 30, December 31,  2017 2016  Earnest money deposits $ 15,086 $ 7,304  Warranty reserve 8,850 2,479  Accrued compensation costs 13,949 12,603  Land development and home construction accruals 66,119 31,486  Liability for product financing arrangement 21,893 —  Accrued interest 14,936 3,039  Income taxes payable — 783  Other 16,872 4,620  Total accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 157,705 $ 62,314 

Warranties (Tables)

Warranties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Warranties [Abstract]
Schedule Of Changes In Warranty Accrual	  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,  2017 2016 2017 2016  Beginning balance $ 3,057 $ 2,754 $ 2,479 $ 2,622  Warranty reserve assumed in business combination 6,202 — 6,202 —  Warranty expense provisions 1,245 686 2,827 2,078  Payments (710) (554) (1,458) (1,194)  Warranty adjustment (944) (291) (1,200) (911)  Ending balance $ 8,850 $ 2,595 $ 8,850 $ 2,595 

Interest (Tables)

Interest (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Interest [Abstract]
Schedule Of Capitalized Interest Costs	  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,  2017 2016 2017 2016  Interest capitalized beginning of period $ 35,668 26,577 $ 28,935 21,533  Interest capitalized during period 13,338 6,743 31,902 19,772  Less: capitalized interest in cost of sales (8,794) (5,192) (20,625) (13,177)  Interest capitalized end of period $ 40,212 28,128 $ 40,212 28,128 

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments	  September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016  Hierarchy Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value  Secured notes receivable (1) Level 2 $ 2,772 $ 2,766 $ 2,850 $ 2,828  Mortgage loans held for sale (2) Level 2 $ 30,071 $ 30,071 $ — $ —   6.875% senior notes (3) Level 2 $ 378,901 $ 398,512 $ 253,089 $ 260,090  5.875 % senior notes (3) Level 2 $ 394,851 $ 395,850 $ — $ —  Revolving line of credit (4) Level 2 $ — $ — $ 195,000 $ 195,000  Insurance premium notes (4) Level 2 $ 2,264 $ 2,264 $ 5,999 $ 5,999  Mortgage repurchase facilities (4) Level 2 $ 27,465 $ 27,465 $ — $ — (1) Estimated fair value of the secured notes received was based on cash flow models discounted at market interest rates that considered the underlying risks of the note. (2) The mortgage loans held for sale are carried at fair value as of September 30, 2017, which was based on quoted market prices for those committed mortgage loans. (3) Estimated fair value of the senior notes as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 incorporated recent trading activity in inactive markets. (4) Carrying amount approximates fair value due to short-term nature and interest rate terms.

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Summary Of Outstanding Restricted Stock Awards And Units	  As of September 30, 2017  Restricted Stock Awards Restricted Stock Units Total  Unvested awards/units 139 732 871  Unrecognized compensation cost $ 909 $ 9,323 $ 10,232  Period to recognize compensation cost 0.4 years 2.1 years 1.9 years (average) 

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted	  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  September 30, September 30,  2017 2016 2017 2016  Numerator  Net income $ 9,470 $ 13,342 $ 33,100 $ 34,467  Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (52) (241) (289) (785)  Net income allocable to common stockholders $ 9,418 $ 13,101 $ 32,811 $ 33,682  Denominator  Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 25,445,552 20,673,521 23,038,390 20,643,682  Dilutive effect of restricted stock units 280,585 148,545 236,930 88,248  Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 25,726,137 20,822,066 23,275,320 20,731,930  Earnings per share:  Basic $ 0.37 $ 0.63 $ 1.42 $ 1.63  Diluted $ 0.37 $ 0.63 $ 1.41 $ 1.62 

Supplemental Guarantor Inform35

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	   Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet  As of September 30, 2017 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Assets  Cash and cash equivalents $ 35,881 $ 16,278 $ 6,363 $ — $ 58,522  Cash held in escrow — 41,740 522 — 42,262  Accounts receivable 11,306 9,312 192 — 20,810  Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 1,382,958 — — (1,382,958) —  Inventories — 1,352,989 — — 1,352,989  Mortgage loans held for sale — — 30,071 — 30,071  Prepaid expenses and other assets 2,859 59,129 374 — 62,362  Deferred tax asset, net 6,403 — — — 6,403  Property and equipment, net 2,409 10,760 489 — 13,658  Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries 20,677 — — 20,677  Amortizable intangible assets, net — 1,889 — — 1,889  Goodwill — 21,365 — — 21,365  Total assets $ 1,462,493 $ 1,513,462 $ 38,011 $ (1,382,958) $ 1,631,008  Liabilities and stockholders’ equity  Liabilities:  Accounts payable $ (17) $ 16,707 $ 120 $ — $ 16,810  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 35,746 121,251 708 — 157,705  Notes payable 773,752 2,264 — — 776,016  Revolving line of credit — — — — —  Mortgage repurchase facility — — 27,465 — 27,465  Total liabilities 809,481 140,222 28,293 — 977,996  Stockholders’ equity: 653,012 1,373,240 9,718 (1,382,958) 653,012  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,462,493 $ 1,513,462 $ 38,011 $ (1,382,958) $ 1,631,008     Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet  As of December 31, 2016 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Assets  Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,637 $ 8,646 $ 6,167 $ — $ 29,450  Cash held in escrow — 20,044 — — 20,044  Accounts receivable 2,980 2,749 — — 5,729  Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 884,665 — — (884,665) —  Inventories — 857,885 — — 857,885  Prepaid expenses and other assets 14,628 25,662 167 — 40,457  Property and equipment, net 1,166 10,224 22 — 11,412  Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries 18,275 — 18,275  Amortizable intangible assets, net — 2,911 — — 2,911  Goodwill — 21,365 — — 21,365  Total assets $ 936,351 $ 949,486 $ 6,356 $ (884,665) $ 1,007,528 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities:  Accounts payable $ 257 $ 15,575 $ (124) $ — $ 15,708  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 12,587 49,697 30 — 62,314  Deferred tax liability 1,782 — — — 1,782  Senior and other notes payable 253,089 5,999 — — 259,088  Revolving line of credit 195,000 — — — 195,000  Total liabilities 462,715 71,271 (94) — 533,892  Stockholders’ equity: 473,636 878,215 6,450 (884,665) 473,636  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 936,351 $ 949,486 $ 6,356 $ (884,665) $ 1,007,528   
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Operations	   Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands)  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 374,935 $ — $ — $ 374,935  Land sales and other revenues — 1,826 — — 1,826  — 376,761 — — 376,761  Financial services revenue — — 2,955 — 2,955  Total revenues — 376,761 2,955 — 379,716  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (311,365) — — (311,365)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (2,104) — — (2,104)  — (313,469) — — (313,469)  Financial services costs — — (2,450) — (2,450)  Selling, general and administrative (13,342) (32,823) — — (46,165)  Acquisition expense (7,205) — — — (7,205)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 20,470 — — (20,470) —  Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries 3,716 — — — 3,716  Other income (expense) 495 518 — — 1,013  Income before income tax expense 4,134 30,987 505 (20,470) 15,156  Income tax expense 5,336 (10,845) (177) — (5,686)  Net income $ 9,470 $ 20,142 $ 328 $ (20,470) $ 9,470          Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 ( in thousands )   Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 248,075 $ — $ — $ 248,075  Land sales and other revenues — 5,338 — — 5,338  — 253,413 — — 253,413  Financial services revenue — — — — —  Total revenues — 253,413 — — 253,413  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (197,650) — — (197,650)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (5,420) — — (5,420)  — (203,070) — — (203,070)  Financial services costs — — — — —  Selling, general and administrative (6,846) (24,098) — — (30,944)  Acquisition expense (53) — — — (53)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 17,303 — — (17,303) —  Other income (expense) 10 375 — — 385  Income before income tax expense 10,414 26,620 — (17,303) 19,731  Income tax expense 2,928 (9,317) — — (6,389)  Net income $ 13,342 $ 17,303 $ — $ (17,303) $ 13,342      Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 ( in thousands )   Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 888,942 $ — $ — $ 888,942  Land sales and other revenues — 6,216 — — 6,216  — 895,158 — — 895,158  Financial services revenue — — 4,697 — 4,697  Total revenues — 895,158 4,697 — 899,855  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (727,577) — — (727,577)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (4,994) — — (4,994)  — (732,571) — — (732,571)  Financial services costs — — (4,648) — (4,648)  Selling, general and administrative (30,876) (82,721) — — (113,597)  Acquisition expense (8,645) — — — (8,645)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 52,869 — — (52,869) —  Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries 7,648 — — — 7,648  Other income (expense) 852 1,386 36 — 2,274  Income before income tax expense 21,848 81,252 85 (52,869) 50,316  Income tax expense 11,252 (28,438) (30) — (17,216)  Net income $ 33,100 $ 52,814 $ 55 $ (52,869) $ 33,100          Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 ( in thousands )   Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 686,335 $ — $ — $ 686,335  Land sales and other revenues — 10,816 — — 10,816  — 697,151 — — 697,151  Financial services revenue — — — — —  Total revenues — 697,151 — — 697,151  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (549,886) — — (549,886)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (9,433) — — (9,433)  — (559,319) — — (559,319)  Financial services costs — — — — —  Selling, general and administrative (18,323) (69,189) — — (87,512)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 45,514 — — (45,514) —  Acquisition expense (466) — — — (466)  Other income (expense) 24 1,379 — — 1,403  Income before income tax expense 26,749 70,022 — (45,514) 51,257  Income tax expense 7,718 (24,508) — — (16,790)  Net income $ 34,467 $ 45,514 $ — $ (45,514) $ 34,467 
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows	    Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities $ (8,164) $ (92,577) $ (30,014) $ — $ (130,755)  Net cash used in investing activities $ (434,617) $ (63,905) $ (467) $ 432,867 $ (66,122)  Financing activities  Borrowings under revolving credit facilities $ 75,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 75,000  Payments on revolving credit facilities (270,000) — — — (270,000)  Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 523,000 — — — 523,000  Repyment of debt assumed in business combination — (151,919) — — (151,919)  Principal payments on notes payable — (4,735) — — (4,735)  Debt issuance costs (3,731) — — — (3,731)  Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards (4,141) — — — (4,141)  Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary 108,887 320,768 3,212 (432,867) —  Net proceeds from mortgage credit facility — — 27,465 — 27,465  Net proceeds from issuances of common stock 35,010 — — — 35,010  Net cash provided by financing activities $ 464,025 $ 164,114 $ 30,677 $ (432,867) $ 225,949  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ 21,244 $ 7,632 $ 196 $ — $ 29,072  Cash and cash equivalents  Beginning of period $ 14,637 $ 8,646 $ 6,167 $ — $ 29,450  End of period $ 35,881 $ 16,278 $ 6,363 $ — $ 58,522         Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities $ (17,969) $ (43,431) $ — $ — $ (61,400)  Net cash used in investing activities $ (42,791) $ (4,685) $ — $ 42,476 $ (5,000) Financing activities  Borrowings under revolving credit facilities $ 145,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 145,000  Payments on revolving credit facilities (90,000) — — — (90,000)  Proceeds from insurance notes payable — 11,612 — — 11,612  Principal payments on notes payable — (7,582) — — (7,582)  Debt issuance costs (1,156) — — — (1,156)  Repurchases of common stock under our stock repurchase program (2,393) — — — (2,393)  Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards (1,014) — — — (1,014)  Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary — 42,476 — (42,476) —  Net cash provided by financing activities $ 50,437 $ 46,506 $ — $ (42,476) $ 54,467  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ (10,323) $ (1,610) $ — $ — $ (11,933) Cash and cash equivalents  Beginning of period $ 22,002 $ 7,285 $ — $ $ 29,287  End of period $ 11,679 $ 5,675 $ — $ — $ 17,354 

Subsequent Events (Tables)

Subsequent Events (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017
Sundquist [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Schedule Of Preliminary Estimates Of Fair Value Of Assets Aquired And Liabilities Assumed	  Inventories $ 57,277  Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,050  Property and equipment, net 142  Total assets $ 58,469   Accounts payable $ 4,716  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 2,253  Total liabilities 6,969  Purchase price/Net equity $ 51,500 

Basis of Presentation (Narrativ

Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Aug. 04, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)segment
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment			4
Mortgage loans available-for-sale		$ 30,071	$ 30,071
Mortgage loans available-for-sale outstanding principal balance		28,700	28,700
Net gain from changes in fair value of mortgage loans held in inventory		800	1,400
Realized net gains from the sale of mortgages		$ 500	600
ASU 2016-09 [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Excess tax benefit			$ 1,100
UCP, Inc [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Business acquisition, paid in cash	$ 96,213
Common stock, price per share | $ / shares	$ 25.80
Common Class A [Member] | UCP, Inc [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, cash | $ / shares	$ 5.32
Century Common Stock [Member] | UCP, Inc [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, ratio	0.2309%
Shares issued in connection to merger | shares	4,176

Reporting Segments (Schedule Of

Reporting Segments (Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)state	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)statesegment	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating states | state	10		10
Number of operating segments | segment			4
Total revenue	$ 379,716	$ 253,413	$ 899,855	$ 697,151
Total income (loss) before income tax expense	15,156	19,731	50,316	51,257
Total assets	1,631,008		1,631,008		$ 1,007,528
West [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	73,684		73,684
Total income (loss) before income tax expense	5,259		5,259
Total assets	302,816		302,816
Mountain [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	157,224	141,043	443,526	353,649
Total income (loss) before income tax expense	19,101	18,995	56,137	47,234
Total assets	571,124		571,124		541,657
Texas [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	36,757	30,036	111,997	106,179
Total income (loss) before income tax expense	2,166	(288)	6,407	2,138
Total assets	186,840		186,840		138,392
Southeast [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	109,096	82,334	265,951	237,323
Total income (loss) before income tax expense	6,001	7,848	16,609	21,827
Total assets	394,918		394,918		262,448
Financial Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	2,955		4,697
Total income (loss) before income tax expense	505		(192)
Total assets	38,010		38,010
Corporate [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total income (loss) before income tax expense	(17,876)	$ (6,824)	(33,904)	$ (19,942)
Total assets	$ 137,300		$ 137,300		$ 65,031

Business Combinations (Narrativ

Business Combinations (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Aug. 04, 2017USD ($)item$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Acquisition expense			$ 7,205	$ 53	$ 8,645	$ 466
Proceeds from sale of South Carolina operations					17,074
Homebuilding revenues			374,935	248,075	888,942	686,335
Net income			$ 9,470	$ 13,342	$ 33,100	$ 34,467
UCP, Inc [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Business acquisition, paid in cash	$ 96,213
Cash acquired from business acquisition	$ 20,264
Fractional shares | shares	0
Total fair value of awards	$ 6,200
Total fair value of award attribute to services performed by UCP	1,149
Total consideration in cash and equity	$ 206,607
Number of lots | item	4,199
Number of communities | item	43
Number of homes in backlog | item	346
Number of model homes | item	59
Homebuilding revenues		$ 77,600
Net income		$ 5,600
UCP, Inc [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Market gross margin		3.00%	3.00%		3.00%
UCP, Inc [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Market gross margin		20.00%	20.00%		20.00%
UCP, Inc [Member] | Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, shares | shares	200
Common Class A [Member] | UCP, Inc [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, cash | $ / shares	$ 5.32
Century Common Stock [Member] | UCP, Inc [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, ratio	0.2309%
Shares issued in connection to merger | shares	4,176

Business Combinations (Summary

Business Combinations (Summary Of Total Consideration) (Details) - UCP, Inc [Member] $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Aug. 04, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares
UCP Shares | shares	18,085
Cash paid per share | $ / shares	$ 5.32
Cash consideration	$ 96,213
Closing price of Century Communities Stock | $ / shares	$ 25.80
Cash paid for fractional shares	$ 1,508
Total replacement award value	1,149
Total consideration in cash and equity	206,607
Common Stock [Member]
Consideration attributable to common stock	$ 107,737
Century Common Stock [Member]
Exchange ratio	0.2309%
Number of CCS shares issued | shares	4,176

Business Combinations (Schedule

Business Combinations (Schedule Of Initial Estimate Of Fair Values Of Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - UCP, Inc [Member] $ in Thousands	Aug. 04, 2017USD ($)
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 20,264
Accounts receivable	7,671
Inventories	400,011
Prepaid expenses and other assets	6,988
Property and equipment, net	717
Deferred tax asset, net	5,419
Total assets	441,070
Accounts payable	10,712
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	70,832
Notes payable and revolving loan agreement	152,919
Total liabilities	234,463
Purchase price/Net equity	$ 206,607

Business Combinations (Schedu42

Business Combinations (Schedule Of Pro Forma Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Pro Forma Financial Information [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 416,223	$ 347,153	$ 1,142,371	$ 941,953
Income before taxes expense	24,604	22,303	69,950	55,052
Tax expense	(10,731)	(6,270)	(23,878)	(16,476)
Net income	13,873	16,033	46,072	38,576
Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(72)	(242)	(352)	(734)
Numerator for basic and diluted pro forma EPS	$ 13,801	$ 15,791	$ 45,720	$ 37,842
Pro forma weighted average shares-basic	27,034,192	24,849,375	26,342,362	24,819,536
Pro forma weighted average shares-diluted	27,314,776	24,997,920	26,579,292	24,907,783
Pro forma basic EPS	$ 0.51	$ 0.64	$ 1.74	$ 1.52
Pro forma diluted EPS	$ 0.51	$ 0.63	$ 1.72	$ 1.52

Inventories (Schedule Of Invent

Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventories [Abstract]
Homes under construction	$ 897,402		$ 455,454
Land and land development	415,375		373,496
Capitalized interest	40,212	$ 35,668	28,935	$ 28,128	$ 26,577	$ 21,533
Total inventories	$ 1,352,989		$ 857,885

Prepaid Expenses and Other As44

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Schedule Of Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid insurance	$ 8,327	$ 12,236
Lot option and escrow deposits	26,873	12,320
Performance deposits	5,732	1,544
Deferred financing costs revolving line of credit, net	2,030	2,637
Restricted cash	6,850	1,505
Secured note receivable	2,772	2,850
Golf course, net	5,294	5,857
Other	4,484	1,508
Total prepaid expenses and other assets	$ 62,362	$ 40,457

Investment in Unconsolidated 45

Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries		$ 20,677	$ 20,677	$ 18,275
Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		3,716	7,648
Distribution of income from unconsolidated subsidiaries			5,246
WJH [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership interest	50.00%
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	$ 15,000
Potential indemnification claims amount	$ 1,000
Indemnification claims period	18 months
Incurred acquisition-related costs	$ 100
Distribution of income from unconsolidated subsidiaries		$ 1,400	$ 5,200
Formation [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	$ 3,000

Accrued Expenses and Other Li46

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Schedule Of Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Earnest money deposits	$ 15,086		$ 7,304
Warranty reserve	8,850	$ 3,057	2,479	$ 2,595	$ 2,754	$ 2,622
Accrued compensation costs	13,949		12,603
Land development and home construction accruals	66,119		31,486
Liability for product financing arrangement	21,893
Accrued interest	14,936		3,039
Income taxes payable			783
Other	16,872		4,620
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$ 157,705		$ 62,314

Warranties (Schedule Of Changes

Warranties (Schedule Of Changes In Warranty Accrual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Warranties [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 3,057	$ 2,754	$ 2,479	$ 2,622
Warranty reserves assumed in business combinations	6,202		6,202
Warranty expense provisions	1,245	686	2,827	2,078
Payments	(710)	(554)	(1,458)	(1,194)
Warranty adjustment	(944)	(291)	(1,200)	(911)
Ending balance	$ 8,850	$ 2,595	$ 8,850	$ 2,595

Notes Payable and Revolving L48

Notes Payable and Revolving Line of Credit (Narrative) (Details)

Apr. 10, 2017USD ($)

Feb. 24, 2017USD ($)

Aug. 19, 2016USD ($)

Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)

Jul. 30, 2015USD ($)

Oct. 21, 2014USD ($)

May 31, 2017USD ($)

Apr. 30, 2017USD ($)

Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)

Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)

Apr. 30, 2015USD ($)

Feb. 28, 2015USD ($)

May 31, 2014USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)loan

Sep. 15, 2017USD ($)

Feb. 23, 2017USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)

Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)

Aug. 18, 2016USD ($)

Dec. 22, 2015USD ($)

Dec. 21, 2015USD ($)

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of credit facility, outstanding amount

$ 195,000,000

Outstanding amount, mortgage loans held for sale

$ 27,465,000

Master Repurchase Agreement And Second Master Repurchase Agreement [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Outstanding amount, mortgage loans held for sale

27,500,000

Initial Senior Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Principal amount

$ 200,000,000

Net proceeds from issuance of senior debt

$ 193,300,000

Discount rate

99.239%

Maturity year

2,022

Initial Exchange Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Principal amount

$ 200,000,000

Interest rate

6.875%

Maturity year

2,022

Notes outstanding

$ 378,900,000

April 2015 Senior Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Principal amount

$ 60,000,000

Net proceeds from issuance of senior debt

$ 58,500,000

Interest rate

6.875%

Discount rate

98.26%

Maturity year

2,022

October 2015 Exchange Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Principal amount

$ 60,000,000

Interest rate

6.875%

Maturity year

2,022

Insurance Premium Note [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Number of notes payable | loan

4

Insurance premium notes, outstanding

$ 2,300,000

$ 6,000,000

Inusrance Premium Note One [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

3.88%

Inusrance Premium Note Two [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

3.98%

Inusrance Premium Note Three [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

6.23%

Inusrance Premium Note Four [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Interest rate

6.23%

Inusrance Premium One Note [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Repayments of notes

$ 100,000

Inusrance Premium Two Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Maturity date

2017-12

Inusrance Premium Other Two Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Maturity date

2018-02

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of credit facility. maximum borrowing capacity

$ 80,000,000

Letter of credit sublimit

20,000,000

Covenant description

The Credit Agreement also requires us to maintain (i) a leverage ratio of not more than 1.75 to 1.0 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, based upon our and our subsidiaries' (on a consolidated basis) ratio of debt to tangible net worth, (ii) an interest coverage ratio of not less than 1.50 to 1.0 for any four fiscal quarter period, based upon our and our subsidiaries' (on a consolidated basis) ratio of EBITDA to cash interest expense, (iii) a consolidated tangible net worth of not less than the sum of $250 million, plus 50% of the net proceeds of any issuances of equity interests by us and the guarantors of the Revolving Credit Facility, plus 50% of the amount of our and our subsidiaries' consolidated net income, (iv) liquidity of not less than $25 million, and (v) a risk asset ratio of not more than 1.25 to 1.0, based upon the ratio of the book value of all risk assets owned by us and our subsidiaries to our tangible net worth.  As of September 30, 2017, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.

Commitment fee percentage

0.20%

Consolidated tangible net worth

$ 250,000,000

Percentage of proceeds from equity issuance

50.00%

Percentage of subsidiaries' consolidated net income

50.00%

Liquidity value

$ 25,000,000

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Texas Capital Bank [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Maturity date

Oct. 21, 2017

Line of credit facility. maximum borrowing capacity

$ 120,000,000

$ 120,000,000

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Leverage ratio

1.75

Interest coverage ratio

1.50

Risk asset ratio

1.25

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Leverage ratio

1

Interest coverage ratio

1

Risk asset ratio

1

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

3.25%

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

2.75%

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

2.25%

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

1.75%

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | First Modification Agreement [Member] | Texas Capital Bank [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of credit facility. maximum borrowing capacity

$ 200,000,000

$ 200,000,000

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | First Modification Agreement [Member] | Texas Capital Bank [Member] | Extended Maturity [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Maturity date

Oct. 21, 2018

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | First Modification Agreement [Member] | Bank of America [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Uncommitted option to increase credit facility

$ 100,000,000

$ 80,000,000

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Second Modification Agreement [Member] | Texas Capital Bank [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of credit facility. maximum borrowing capacity

$ 300,000,000

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Third Modification Agreement [Member] | Texas Capital Bank [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Maturity date

Oct. 21, 2019

Line of credit facility. maximum borrowing capacity

$ 380,000,000

$ 300,000,000

Line of credit facility, increased amount

$ 80,000,000

Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Commitment Increase Agreement [Member] | Texas Capital Bank [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of credit facility. maximum borrowing capacity

$ 400,000,000

$ 380,000,000

Line of credit facility, increased amount

$ 20,000,000

Revolving Mortgage Loan Repurchase Facility [Member] | Master Repurchase Agreement [Member] | Inspire Home Loans Inc [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of credit facility, termination date

Apr. 9, 2018

Revolving Mortgage Loan Repurchase Facility [Member] | Master Repurchase Agreement [Member] | Inspire Home Loans Inc [Member] | Branch Banking And Trust Company [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Principal amount

$ 25,000,000

Revolving Mortgage Loan Repurchase Facility [Member] | Second Master Repurchase Agreement [Member] | Inspire Home Loans Inc [Member] | J.P. Morgan Chase Bank [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Principal amount

$ 35,000,000

January 2017 Senior Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Principal amount

$ 125,000,000

Net proceeds from issuance of senior debt

$ 125,400,000

Interest rate

6.875%

Discount rate

102.00%

Maturity year

2,022

April 2017 Exchange Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Principal amount

$ 125,000,000

Interest rate

6.875%

Maturity year

2,022

May 2017 Senior Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Principal amount

$ 400,000,000

Net proceeds from issuance of senior debt

$ 395,500,000

Interest rate

5.875%

Discount rate

100.00%

Maturity year

2,025

Notes outstanding

$ 394,900,000

Interest (Schedule Of Capitaliz

Interest (Schedule Of Capitalized Interest Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Interest [Abstract]
Interest capitalized beginning of period	$ 35,668	$ 26,577	$ 28,935	$ 21,533
Interest capitalized during period	13,338	6,743	31,902	19,772
Less: capitalized interest in cost of sales	(8,794)	(5,192)	(20,625)	(13,177)
Interest capitalized end of period	$ 40,212	$ 28,128	$ 40,212	$ 28,128

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Effective tax rate			36.30%
Blended federal and state effective tax rate			37.80%
Percentage of estimated benefits from additional deductions			1.50%
Percentage of benefit to effective tax rate			3.20%
Increased to effective tax rate			1.70%
Total effective tax rate			34.20%
Income tax expense	$ 5,686	$ 6,389	$ 17,216	$ 16,790

Fair Value Disclosures (Schedul

Fair Value Disclosures (Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Mortgage loans held for sale		$ 30,071
Level 2 [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Secured notes receivable	[1]	2,772	$ 2,850
Mortgage loans held for sale	[2]	30,071
6.875% senior notes	[3]	378,901	253,089
5.875% senior notes	[3]	394,851
Revolving line of credit	[4]		195,000
Insurance premium notes	[4]	2,264	5,999
Mortgage repurchase facilities	[4]	27,465
Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Secured notes receivable	[1]	2,766	2,828
Mortgage loans held for sale	[2]	30,071
6.875% senior notes	[3]	398,512	260,090
5.875% senior notes	[3]	395,850
Revolving line of credit	[4]		195,000
Insurance premium notes	[4]	2,264	$ 5,999
Mortgage repurchase facilities	[4]	$ 27,465
[1]	Estimated fair value of the secured notes received was based on cash flow models discounted at market interest rates that considered the underlying risks of the note.
[2]	The mortgage loans held for sale are carried at fair value as of September 30, 2017, which was based on quoted market prices for those committed mortgage loans.
[3]	Estimated fair value of the senior notes as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 incorporated recent trading activity in inactive markets.
[4]	Carrying amount approximates fair value due to short-term nature and interest rate terms.

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 2.6	$ 1.6	$ 6.5	$ 5.1
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock granted	0.2		0.5
Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 20.36		$ 21.64
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period	2 years		1 year
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period	5 years		5 years

Stock-Based Compensation (Summa

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Outstanding Restricted Stock Awards And Units) (Details) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested awards/units | shares	871
Unrecognized compensation cost | $	$ 10,232
Period to recognize compensation cost	1 year 10 months 24 days
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested awards/units | shares	139
Unrecognized compensation cost | $	$ 909
Period to recognize compensation cost	4 months 24 days
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested awards/units | shares	732
Unrecognized compensation cost | $	$ 9,323
Period to recognize compensation cost	2 years 1 month 6 days

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Aug. 09, 2017	Nov. 07, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Aug. 04, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock shares authorized			100,000,000	100,000,000		100,000,000
Common stock, par value			$ 0.01	$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Preferred stock shares authorized			50,000,000	50,000,000		50,000,000
Preferred stock, par value			$ 0.01	$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Common stock shares issued			27,259,199	27,259,199		21,620,544
Common stock shares outstanding			27,259,199	27,259,199		21,620,544
Net proceeds from issuances of common stock				$ 35,010
UCP, Inc [Member] | Century Common Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares issued in connection to merger					4,176,000
First Amended And Restated 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock shares issued related to vesting of restricted stock awards			29,200	200,000
Common stock shares for stock award issuance			1,800,000	1,800,000
2017 Incentive Plan [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock shares for stock award, available for issuance			1,200,000	1,200,000
Common stock shares rolled into plan			600,000	600,000
Distribution Agreement [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Aggregate offering price		$ 50,000
Second Distribution Agreement [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Aggregate offering price	$ 100,000
Distribution Agreement And Second Distribution Agreement [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock shares sold and issued			400,000	1,400,000
Net proceeds from issuances of common stock			$ 10,000	$ 34,600
Comissions and fees paid to Sales Agents			$ 200	$ 700

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Anti-dilutive shares	0	0

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Numerator
Net income	$ 9,470	$ 13,342	$ 33,100	$ 34,467
Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(52)	(241)	(289)	(785)
Net income allocable to common stockholders	$ 9,418	$ 13,101	$ 32,811	$ 33,682
Denominator
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic	25,445,552	20,673,521	23,038,390	20,643,682
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units	280,585	148,545	236,930	88,248
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	25,726,137	20,822,066	23,275,320	20,731,930
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 0.37	$ 0.63	$ 1.42	$ 1.63
Diluted	$ 0.37	$ 0.63	$ 1.41	$ 1.62

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Outstanding letters of credit and performance bonds	$ 70.1	$ 70.1

Supplemental Guarantor Inform58

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 58,522	$ 29,450	$ 17,354	$ 29,287
Cash held in escrow	42,262	20,044
Accounts receivable	20,810	5,729
Inventories	1,352,989	857,885
Mortgage loans held for sale	30,071
Prepaid expenses and other assets	62,362	40,457
Deferred tax asset, net	6,403
Property and equipment, net	13,658	11,412
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	20,677	18,275
Amortizable intangible assets, net	1,889	2,911
Goodwill	21,365	21,365
Total Assets	1,631,008	1,007,528
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	16,810	15,708
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	157,705	62,314
Deferred tax liability		1,782
Senior and other notes payable	776,016	259,088
Revolving line of credit		195,000
Mortgage repurchase facility	27,465
Total liabilities	977,996	533,892
Stockholders' equity:	653,012	473,636
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,631,008	1,007,528
CCS [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	35,881	14,637	11,679	22,002
Accounts receivable	11,306	2,980
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	1,382,958	884,665
Prepaid expenses and other assets	2,859	14,628
Deferred tax asset, net	6,403
Property and equipment, net	2,409	1,166
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	20,677	18,275
Total Assets	1,462,493	936,351
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	(17)	257
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	35,746	12,587
Deferred tax liability		1,782
Senior and other notes payable	773,752	253,089
Revolving line of credit		195,000
Total liabilities	809,481	462,715
Stockholders' equity:	653,012	473,636
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,462,493	936,351
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	16,278	8,646	$ 5,675	$ 7,285
Cash held in escrow	41,740	20,044
Accounts receivable	9,312	2,749
Inventories	1,352,989	857,885
Prepaid expenses and other assets	59,129	25,662
Property and equipment, net	10,760	10,224
Amortizable intangible assets, net	1,889	2,911
Goodwill	21,365	21,365
Total Assets	1,513,462	949,486
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	16,707	15,575
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	121,251	49,697
Senior and other notes payable	2,264	5,999
Total liabilities	140,222	71,271
Stockholders' equity:	1,373,240	878,215
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,513,462	949,486
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	6,363	6,167
Cash held in escrow	522
Accounts receivable	192
Mortgage loans held for sale	30,071
Prepaid expenses and other assets	374	167
Property and equipment, net	489	22
Total Assets	38,011	6,356
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	120	(124)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	708	30
Mortgage repurchase facility	27,465
Total liabilities	28,293	(94)
Stockholders' equity:	9,718	6,450
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	38,011	6,356
Elimination Entries [Member]
Assets
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	(1,382,958)	(884,665)
Total Assets	(1,382,958)	(884,665)
Liabilities:
Stockholders' equity:	(1,382,958)	(884,665)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ (1,382,958)	$ (884,665)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform59

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenues
Home sales revenues	$ 374,935	$ 248,075	$ 888,942	$ 686,335
Land sales and other revenues	1,826	5,338	6,216	10,816
Homebuilding revenues	376,761	253,413	895,158	697,151
Financial services revenue	2,955		4,697
Total revenues	379,716	253,413	899,855	697,151
Cost of home sales revenues	(311,365)	(197,650)	(727,577)	(549,886)
Costs of land sales and other revenues	(2,104)	(5,420)	(4,994)	(9,433)
Homebuilding cost of revenues	(313,469)	(203,070)	(732,571)	(559,319)
Financial services costs	(2,450)		(4,648)
Selling, general, and administrative	(46,165)	(30,944)	(113,597)	(87,512)
Acquisition expense	(7,205)	(53)	(8,645)	(466)
Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries	3,716		7,648
Other income (expense)	1,013	385	2,274	1,403
Income before income tax expense	15,156	19,731	50,316	51,257
Income tax expense	(5,686)	(6,389)	(17,216)	(16,790)
Net income	9,470	13,342	33,100	34,467
CCS [Member]
Revenues
Selling, general, and administrative	(13,342)	(6,846)	(30,876)	(18,323)
Acquisition expense	(7,205)	(53)	(8,645)	(466)
Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries	20,470	17,303	52,869	45,514
Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries	3,716		7,648
Other income (expense)	495	10	852	24
Income before income tax expense	4,134	10,414	21,848	26,749
Income tax expense	5,336	2,928	11,252	7,718
Net income	9,470	13,342	33,100	34,467
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues
Home sales revenues	374,935	248,075	888,942	686,335
Land sales and other revenues	1,826	5,338	6,216	10,816
Homebuilding revenues	376,761	253,413	895,158	697,151
Total revenues	376,761	253,413	895,158	697,151
Cost of home sales revenues	(311,365)	(197,650)	(727,577)	(549,886)
Costs of land sales and other revenues	(2,104)	(5,420)	(4,994)	(9,433)
Homebuilding cost of revenues	(313,469)	(203,070)	(732,571)	(559,319)
Selling, general, and administrative	(32,823)	(24,098)	(82,721)	(69,189)
Other income (expense)	518	375	1,386	1,379
Income before income tax expense	30,987	26,620	81,252	70,022
Income tax expense	(10,845)	(9,317)	(28,438)	(24,508)
Net income	20,142	17,303	52,814	45,514
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues
Financial services revenue	2,955		4,697
Total revenues	2,955		4,697
Financial services costs	(2,450)		(4,648)
Other income (expense)			36
Income before income tax expense	505		85
Income tax expense	(177)		(30)
Net income	328		55
Elimination Entries [Member]
Revenues
Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries	(20,470)	(17,303)	(52,869)	(45,514)
Income before income tax expense	(20,470)	(17,303)	(52,869)	(45,514)
Net income	$ (20,470)	$ (17,303)	$ (52,869)	$ (45,514)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform60

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	$ (130,755)	$ (61,400)
Net cash used in investing activities	(66,122)	(5,000)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities	75,000	145,000
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(270,000)	(90,000)
Proceeds from issuance senior notes	523,000
Repayment of debt assumed in business combination	(151,919)
Proceeds from issuances of insurance notes payable		11,612
Principal payments on notes payable	(4,735)	(7,582)
Debt issuance costs	(3,731)	(1,156)
Repurchases of common stock under our stock repurchase program		(2,393)
Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards	(4,141)	(1,014)
Net proceeds from mortgage credit facility	27,465
Net proceeds from issuances of common stock	35,010
Net cash provided by financing activities	225,949	54,467
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	29,072	(11,933)
Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of period	29,450	29,287
Cash and cash equivalents, End of period	58,522	17,354
Elimination Entries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in investing activities	432,867	42,476
Financing activities
Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary	(432,867)	(42,476)
Net cash provided by financing activities	(432,867)	(42,476)
CCS [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	(8,164)	(17,969)
Net cash used in investing activities	(434,617)	(42,791)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities	75,000	145,000
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(270,000)	(90,000)
Proceeds from issuance senior notes	523,000
Debt issuance costs	(3,731)	(1,156)
Repurchases of common stock under our stock repurchase program		(2,393)
Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards	(4,141)	(1,014)
Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary	108,887
Net proceeds from issuances of common stock	35,010
Net cash provided by financing activities	464,025	50,437
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	21,244	(10,323)
Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of period	14,637	22,002
Cash and cash equivalents, End of period	35,881	11,679
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	(92,577)	(43,431)
Net cash used in investing activities	(63,905)	(4,685)
Financing activities
Repayment of debt assumed in business combination	(151,919)
Proceeds from issuances of insurance notes payable		11,612
Principal payments on notes payable	(4,735)	(7,582)
Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary	320,768	42,476
Net cash provided by financing activities	164,114	46,506
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	7,632	(1,610)
Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of period	8,646	7,285
Cash and cash equivalents, End of period	16,278	$ 5,675
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	(30,014)
Net cash used in investing activities	(467)
Financing activities
Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary	3,212
Net proceeds from mortgage credit facility	27,465
Net cash provided by financing activities	30,677
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	196
Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of period	6,167
Cash and cash equivalents, End of period	$ 6,363

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (

Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2017USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Member] | Sundquist [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 51,500

Subsequent Events (Schedule Of

Subsequent Events (Schedule Of Preliminary Estimates Of Fair Value Of Assets Aquired And Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - Subsequent Event [Member] - Sundquist [Member] $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2017USD ($)
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Inventories	$ 57,277
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1,050
Property and equipment, net	142
Total assets	58,469
Accounts payable	4,716
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	2,253
Total liabilities	6,969
Purchase price/Net equity	$ 51,500