Century Communities (CCS) 10-K 1 Mar 18 2017 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Feb. 07, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 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	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Trading Symbol	ccs
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 457.7
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		29,616,597

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 88,832	$ 29,450
Cash held in escrow	37,723	20,044
Accounts receivable	12,999	5,656
Inventories	1,390,354	857,885
Mortgage loans held for sale	52,327
Prepaid expenses and other assets	60,812	34,714
Property and equipment, net	27,911	15,935
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	28,208	18,275
Deferred tax asset, net	5,555
Amortizable intangible assets, net	2,938	4,204
Goodwill	27,363	21,365
Total assets	1,735,022	1,007,528
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	24,831	15,726
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	150,356	62,296
Deferred tax liability, net		1,782
Senior notes payable	776,283	259,088
Revolving line of credit		195,000
Mortgage repurchase facilities	48,319
Total liabilities	999,789	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, 29,502,624 and 21,620,544 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively	295	216
Additional paid-in capital	566,790	355,567
Retained earnings	168,148	117,853
Total stockholders' equity	735,233	473,636
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 1,735,022	$ 1,007,528

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
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	29,502,624	21,620,544
Common stock shares outstanding	29,502,624	21,620,544

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues
Home sales revenues	$ 516,500	$ 374,935	$ 287,588	$ 226,420	$ 292,398	$ 248,075	$ 257,179	$ 181,081	$ 1,405,443	$ 978,733	$ 725,437
Land sales and other revenues									8,503	15,707	9,052
Homebuilding revenues									1,413,946	994,440	734,489
Financial services revenue									9,853
Total revenues									1,423,799	994,440	734,489
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues
Cost of home sales revenues									(1,153,359)	(786,127)	(579,203)
Costs of land sales and other revenues									(6,516)	(14,217)	(8,432)
Homebuilding cost of revenues									(1,159,875)	(800,344)	(587,635)
Financial services costs									(8,664)
Selling, general, and administrative									(176,304)	(122,224)	(87,840)
Acquisition expense									(9,905)	(490)	(491)
Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries									12,176	191
Other income									2,937	1,576	1,782
Income before income tax expense	33,848	15,156	23,109	12,051	21,892	19,731	19,097	12,429	84,164	73,149	60,305
Income tax expense									(33,869)	(23,609)	(20,415)
Net income	$ 17,195	$ 9,470	$ 14,831	$ 8,799	$ 15,073	$ 13,342	$ 13,142	$ 7,983	$ 50,295	$ 49,540	$ 39,890
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 0.61	$ 0.37	$ 0.67	$ 0.40					$ 2.06	$ 2.34	$ 1.88
Diluted	$ 0.60	$ 0.37	$ 0.66	$ 0.40					$ 2.03	$ 2.33	$ 1.88
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic									24,280,871	20,679,189	20,569,012
Diluted									24,555,509	20,791,937	20,569,012

Consolidated Statements of Equi

Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 209	$ 336,573	$ 28,423	$ 365,205
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	20,876
Repurchase of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards		(861)		(861)
Repurchase of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards, shares	(44)
Issuance of restricted stock awards, shares	501
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 4	5,241		5,245
Forfeitures of restricted stock awards, shares	(29)
Net income			39,890	39,890
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 213	340,953	68,313	409,479
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2015	21,304
Issuance of common stock	$ 6	11,363		11,369
Issuance of common stock, shares	578
Repurchase of common stock	$ (2)	(2,391)		(2,393)
Repurchase of common stock, shares	(159)
Repurchase of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards	$ (1)	(1,015)		(1,016)
Repurchase of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards, shares	(60)
Stock-based compensation expense		6,657		6,657
Forfeitures of restricted stock awards, shares	(42)
Net income			49,540	49,540
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 216	355,567	117,853	473,636
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016	21,621
Issuance of common stock	$ 39	97,301		97,340
Issuance of common stock, shares	3,897
Issuance of common stock in connection with business combination	$ 42	107,737		107,779
Issuance of common stock in connection with business combination, shares	4,176
Replacement award value in connection with business combination		1,149		1,149
Repurchase of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards	$ (2)	(4,506)		(4,508)
Repurchase of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards, shares	(189)
Stock-based compensation expense		9,542		9,542
Forfeitures of restricted stock awards, shares	(2)
Net income			50,295	50,295
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 295	$ 566,790	$ 168,148	$ 735,233
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017	29,503

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating activities
Net income	$ 50,295	$ 49,540	$ 39,890
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,973	5,580	4,713
Stock-based compensation expense	9,542	6,657	5,245
Deferred income taxes	674	1,507	1,634
Distribution of income from unconsolidated subsidiaries	5,243
Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries	(12,176)	(191)
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets	577	(446)	(128)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Cash held in escrow	(17,679)	(8,227)	(1,821)
Accounts receivable	(166)	(488)	(1,438)
Inventories	(83,380)	(91,859)	(208,524)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(19,959)	(13,420)	4,811
Accounts payable	(3,670)	4,657	(6,102)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,405	854	(1,014)
Mortgage loans held for sale	(52,327)
Net cash used in operating activities	(114,648)	(45,836)	(162,734)
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	(17,627)	(7,762)	(5,750)
Business combination net of acquired cash	(130,047)
Proceeds from sale of South Carolina operations	17,074
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	(4,000)	(17,000)
Other investing activities	154	1,561	1,518
Net cash used in investing activities	(134,446)	(23,201)	(4,232)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities	175,000	220,000	180,000
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(370,000)	(160,000)	(65,000)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes	527,500		58,956
Proceeds from issuance of insurance premium notes and other	2,320	11,612	1,169
Principal payments on notes payable	(6,998)	(9,217)	(8,656)
Repayment of debt assumed in business combination	(151,919)
Debt issuance costs	(8,579)	(1,156)	(2,817)
Net proceeds from mortgage repurchase facilities	48,320
Net proceeds from issuances of common stock	98,063	11,369
Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards	(5,231)	(1,015)	(861)
Repurchases of common stock under our stock repurchase program		(2,393)
Net cash provided by financing activities	308,476	69,200	162,791
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	59,382	163	(4,175)
Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of period	29,450	29,287	33,462
Cash and cash equivalents, End of period	88,832	29,450	29,287
Supplemental cash flow disclosure
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 29,632	$ 23,467	$ 18,657

Nature of Operations and Summar

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	1. Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Operations 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 services and title services, respectively, to our home buyers have been identified as our Financial Services segment. On August 4, 2017, we acquired UCP, Inc. (which we refer to as “UCP”) which was a homebuilder and land developer with expertise in residential land acquisition, development and entitlement, as well as home design, construction and sales, and 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 and $100.2 million in cash was paid in connection with the merger. Additionally, o n October 31, 2017, we acquired substantially all the assets and operations and assumed certain liabilities of Sundquist Homes and affiliates (which we refer to as “Sundquist Homes”), a homebuilder with operations in the greater Seattle, Washington area, for approximately $50.2 million in cash. Our operating results presented herein include the operations of UCP and Sundquist Homes from the dates of the respective acquisitions through December 31, 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 each variable interest entity (which we refer to as “VIE”) for which the Company is deemed the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. All numbers related to lots and communities disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements are unaudited. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (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. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash Held in Escrow Cash held in escrow consists of amounts related to the proceeds from home closings held for our benefit in escrow, which are typically held for less than a few days. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable primarily consists of contract receivables related to certain contracts in our Texas segment accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method, income tax receivables and rebates receivables. We periodically review the collectability of our accounts receivables, and, if it is determined that a receivable might not be fully collectible, an allowance is recorded for the amount deemed uncollectible. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, no allowance was recorded related to accounts receivable. Inventories and Cost of Sales We capitalize pre-acquisition, land, development, and other allocated costs, including interest, during development and home construction. Land, development, and other common costs are allocated to inventory using the relative-sales-value method; however, as lots within a project typically have comparable market values, we generally allocate land, development, and common costs equally to each lot within the project. Home construction costs are recorded using the specific-identification method. Cost of sales for homes closed includes the allocation of construction costs of each home and all applicable land acquisition, land development, and related common costs, both incurred and estimated to be incurred. Changes to estimated total development costs subsequent to initial home closings in a community are generally allocated to the remaining homes in the community. When a home is closed, the Company generally has not paid all incurred costs necessary to complete the home, and a liability and a charge to cost of home sales revenues are recorded for the amount that is estimated will ultimately be paid related to completed homes. Inventories are carried at cost unless events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We review for indicators of impairment at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which we have determined as the community level. Indicators of impairment include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in local housing market values and selling prices of comparable homes, decreases in actual or trending gross margins or sales absorption rates, significant unforeseen cost in excess of budget, and actual or projected cash flow losses. If an indicator of impairment is identified, we estimate the recoverability of the community by comparing the estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis to its carrying value. If the undiscounted cash flows are more than the carrying value, the community is recoverable and no impairment is recorded. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the community’s carrying value, we generally estimate the fair value using a discounted cash flow approach. A community with a fair value less than its carrying value is impaired and is written down to fair value.  When estimating cash flows of a community, we make various assumptions, including the following: (i) expected sales prices and sales incentives to be offered, including the number of homes available, pricing and incentives being offered by us or other builders in other communities, and future sales price adjustments based on market and economic trends; (ii) expected sales pace based on local housing market conditions, competition, and historical trends; (iii) costs expended to date and expected to be incurred, including, but not limited to, land and land development costs, home construction costs, interest costs, indirect construction and overhead costs, and selling and marketing costs; and (iv) alternative uses for the property. For the year ended December 31, 2017, we recorded impairment charges on five communities, totaling $0.8 million, which is included in “Cost of home sales revenues” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, no inventory impairments were recorded. Home Sales and Profit Recognition Revenues from home sales are recorded and a profit is recognized when the respective units are closed, title has passed, the homeowner’s initial and continuing investment is adequate, and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the homeowner. Sales incentives are recorded as a reduction of revenues when the respective unit is closed. When it is determined that the earnings process is not complete, the sale and the related profit are deferred for recognition in future periods. We also serve as the general contractor for custom homes in our Texas operating segment, where the customer and not the Company owns the underlying land (which we refer to as “Build on Your Own Lot Contracts”). Accordingly, we recognize revenue for the Build on Your Own Lot Contracts, which are primarily cost plus contracts, on the percentage-of-completion method where progress toward completion is measured by relating the actual cost of work performed to date to the current estimated total cost of the respective contracts. As the Company makes such estimates, judgments are required to evaluate potential variances in the cost of materials and labor and productivity. During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, we recognized revenue of $ 10.4 million, $7.3 million and $ 6.1 million, respectively, associated with Build on Your Own Lot Contracts, which is presented in home sales revenues on the Consolidated Statements of Operations . Performance Deposits We are occasionally required to make a land, bond, and utility deposit as each new development is started. These amounts typically are refundable as each home is sold. Performance deposits are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Lot Option and Escrow Deposits We enter into lot option purchase agreements with unrelated parties to acquire lots for the construction of homes. Under these agreements, we have paid deposits, which in many cases are non-refundable, in consideration for the right, but not the obligation, to purchase land or lots at a future point in time with predetermined terms. Lot option and escrow deposits are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged to expense on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each asset. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we determined that it was no longer probable that we would dispose of the golf course in our Rhodes Ranch Community, in our Mountain segment, within one year. Accordingly, we reclassified the assets associated with the golf course, previously classified as “Held for sale” within “Prepaid expenses and other assets” to the related assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Additionally, we recorded a catch-up depreciation expense totaling $0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2017, which is classified as “Cost of land sales and other revenues” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The estimated useful lives for each major depreciable classification of property and equipment are as follows:     Years  Buildings and improvements 3 – 40 years  Leasehold improvements 3 – 10 years  Machinery and equipment 3 – 25 years  Furniture and fixtures 2 – 7 years  Model furnishings 2 – 5 years  Computer hardware and software 1 – 5 years  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 December 31, 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 December 31, 2017, mortgage loans available-for-sale had an aggregate fair value of $52.3 million and an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $50.4 million. The net gain resulting from changes in fair value of the best efforts commitments and mortgage loans held in inventory totaled $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are included in “Financial services revenues.” Realized net gains from the sale of mortgages during the year ended December 31, 2017 were $4.2 million and have been included in “Financial Services revenues.”  Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries  We account for our investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries under the equity method because we exercise significant influence over, but do not control, these entities. Under the equity method, these investments are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently adjusted to reflect our proportionate share of net earnings or losses, distributions received, contributions made and certain other adjustments, as appropriate. Such investments are included in “Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Distributions from these investments that are related to cash earnings from operations are included as operating activities and distributions that are related to capital transactions are included as investing activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. We recognize our proportionate share of the ongoing earnings or losses of the unconsolidated subsidiary in “equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.  We evaluate our investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that there may be an other-than-temporary decline in value. To do so, we calculate the estimated fair value of the investment using a market, income or replacement cost approach, or combination thereof. The amount of impairment recognized, if any, would be the excess of the investment’s carrying amount over its estimated fair value. We consider various factors to determine if a decline in the value of the investment is other-than-temporary. These factors are Level 2 and 3 inputs and include but are not limited to, age of the venture, our intent and ability to retain our investment in the entity, the financial condition and long-term prospects of the entity, expected term of the investment, and the relationships with our partners. If we believe that the decline in the fair value is temporary, no impairment is recorded. The aforementioned factors are taken as a whole by management in determining the valuation of our investment. Should the actual results differ from management’s estimates, the valuation could be negatively affected and may result in a negative impact on our consolidated financial statements. Amortizable Intangible Assets Amortizable intangible assets consist of the estimated fair value of trade names, home construction contracts, non-compete agreements, and home plans that were acquired upon closing of the acquisition of Jimmy Jacobs, LVLH, Grand View, and Peachtree. The acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations as defined in Accounting Standards Codification (which we refer to as “ASC”) 805, Business Combinations . A high degree of judgment is made by management on variables, such as revenue growth rates, profitability, and discount rates, when calculating the value of the intangible assets. The identified intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful life. Trade names, non-compete agreements, and other intangibles assets are amortized to selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Intangible assets for cell phone tower leases, and home construction contracts are amortized to other income and cost of home sales revenues, respectively, as income on the related contracts are earned. The estimated lives for each major amortizable classification of intangible assets are as follows:     Years  Trade names 2 – 4 years  Home construction contracts 1 – 2 years  Non-compete agreements 2 – 5 years  Cell phone tower leases 5 – 20 years  Home plans 7 years  Earnest Money Deposits We collect earnest deposits at the time a home buyer’s contract is accepted. Earnest money deposits held on homes under contract as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, totaled $14.1 million and $7.3 million, respectively, and are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Stock-Based Compensation We account for share-based awards in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation . ASC 718 requires us to estimate the grant date fair value of stock-based compensation awards and to recognize the fair value as compensation costs over the requisite service period, which is generally three years, for all awards that vest. We value our restricted stock awards and restricted stock units equal to the closing price of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of grant. Income Taxes We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes , which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities at enacted income tax rates for the temporary differences between the financial reporting bases and the tax bases of its assets and liabilities. Any effects of changes in income tax rates or tax laws are included in the provision for income taxes in the period of enactment. When it is more likely than not that a portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized in the future, the Company provides a corresponding valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we had no valuation allowance recorded against our deferred tax assets. In addition, when it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by a tax authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information, the Company measures the amount of tax benefit from the position and records the largest amount of tax benefit that is more likely than not of being realized after settlement with a tax authority. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest to be paid on an underpayment of income taxes in interest expense and any related statutory penalties in the provision for income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we had no reserves for uncertain tax positions. Goodwill We evaluate goodwill for possible impairment in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles–Goodwill and Other, on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. We use a three step process to assess whether or not goodwill can be realized. The first step is a qualitative assessment that analyzes current economic indicators associated with a particular reporting unit. If the qualitative assessment indicates a stable or improved fair value, no further testing is required. If a qualitative assessment indicates that a significant decline to fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not, we will proceed to the second step where we calculate the fair value of a reporting unit based on discounted future cash flows. If this step indicates that the carrying value of a reporting unit is in excess of its fair value, we will proceed to the third step where the fair value of the reporting unit will be allocated to assets and liabilities as they would in a business combination. Impairment occurs when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its estimated fair value calculated in the third step.  As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we determined our goodwill was no t impaired. Business Combinations We account for business combinations in accordance with ASC 850, Business Combinations , if the acquired assets assumed and liabilities incurred constitute a business. We consider acquired companies to constitute a business if the acquired net assets and processes have the ability to create outputs in the form of revenue. For acquired companies constituting a business, we recognize the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition-date fair values and recognize any excess of total consideration paid over the fair value of the identifiable net assets as goodwill. Variable Interest Entities We review land option contracts where we have a non-refundable deposit to determine whether the corresponding land seller is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary, we consider, among other things, whether we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE. In making this determination, we consider whether we have the power to direct certain activities, including, but not limited to, determining or limiting the scope or purpose of the VIE, the ability to sell or transfer property owned or controlled by the VIE, or arranging financing for the VIE. We are not the primary beneficiary of any VIE as of December 31, 2017 and 2016. We analyzed each of our land option contracts to determine whether the land seller is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. Although we do not have legal title to the underlying land, we are required to consolidate a VIE if we are the primary beneficiary. As a result of our analysis, we determined that as of December 31, 2017, we were not the primary beneficiary of any VIE from which we have acquired rights to land under the land option contract. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we have non-refundable cash deposits totaling $18.9 million and $10.5 million, respectively, classified in “Prepaid expenses and other assets” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets for land option contracts. The non-refundable deposit is our maximum exposure to loss for the transactions as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  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 (ASC 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 substantially complete with our evaluation of the impact on our consolidated financial statements of adopting ASU 2015-14. We have evaluated contracts in each of our revenue streams in each of our reportable segments and have determined that there will not be a material impact on the amount or timing of recording home sales revenues and related costs of home sales revenues as a result of adopting ASU 2015-14. While the adoption of ASU 2015-14 will not result in a material impact to our consolidated financial statements, it will impact the following:  · Certain costs incurred related to our model homes, which were previously capitalized to inventory, will now be expensed as incurred. · Forfeited customer earnest money deposits, which are currently presented in other income within the Consolidated Statements of Operations, will be presented as other revenue. · Land sales to third parties which do not meet the definition of a customer in ASC 606 will be classified as other income in our Consolidated Statements of Operations . · Deferral of an allocated amount of revenue and costs associated with unsatisfied performance obligations, primarily the installation of landscaping, at the time of home delivery. · Reclassification of certain costs related to our model homes from inventory to property and equipment on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.  Under the modified retrospective approach, we anticipate recording an opening adjustment to decrease retained earnings related to model homes costs that were previously capitalized to inventory, but would have been expensed as incurred under 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 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.  Recently Adopted Accounting Standards  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 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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 ten states, which are aggregated 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. Each of our regional managers report to our chief operating decision makers (which we refer to as “CODMs”), the Co-Chief Executive Officers 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) · Southeast (Georgia, North Carolina, South 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 segment (in thousands):    Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Revenue:  West $ 210,696 $ — —  Mountain 616,517 504,293 349,072  Texas 165,170 147,006 116,229  Southeast 421,563 343,141 269,188  Financial Services 9,853 — —  Corporate — — —  Total revenue $ 1,423,799 $ 994,440 $ 734,489   Income (loss) before income tax expense:  West $ 14,640 $ — —  Mountain 75,704 66,613 49,515  Texas 10,952 2,686 4,260  Southeast 29,662 31,138 23,574  Financial Services 1,225 — —  Corporate (48,019) (27,288) (17,044)  Total income before income tax expense $ 84,164 $ 73,149 $ 60,305 The following table summarizes total assets by segment (in thousands):      December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  West $ 273,749 $ —  Mountain 571,880 541,657  Texas 192,078 138,392  Southeast 401,618 262,448  Financial Services 63,137 —  Corporate 232,560 65,031  Total assets $ 1,735,022 $ 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	3. Business Combinations UCP, Inc. On August 4, 2017, we acquired UCP, Inc. which was a homebuilder and land developer with expertise in residential land acquisition, development and entitlement, as well as home design, construction and sales, and 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 and $100.2 million in cash was paid in connection with the merger. Outstanding UCP restricted stock units were also converted into an aggregate amount of 0.2 million 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 year ended December 31, 2017, we incurred $9.6 million in acquisition related expenses, presented as “Acquisition expense” on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Total consideration of $209.0 million inclusive of cash acquired of $20.3 million is summarized as follows (in thousands, except per share amount):   UCP Shares (including noncontrolling interest) 18,085  Cash paid per share $ 5.32  Cash consideration $ 96,213  Cash consideration pertaining to stockholder exercising appraisal rights $ 3,937  Total cash consideration $ 100,150   UCP Shares (including noncontrolling interest) 18,085  Exchange ratio 0.2309  Number of CCS shares issued 4,176  Closing price of Century Communities stock $ 25.80  Consideration attributable to common stock $ 107,737  Total replacement award value $ 1,149  Total equity consideration $ 108,886   Total consideration in cash and equity $ 209,036  The acquired assets consisted of approximately 4,199 owned lots within 43 total communities in the States of 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 our estimate of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date of UCP (in thousands):    Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,264  Accounts receivable 7,248  Inventories 394,098  Prepaid expenses and other assets 6,988  Property and equipment, net 717  Deferred tax asset, net 7,931  Goodwill 5,998  Total assets $ 443,244   Accounts payable $ 10,712  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 70,577  Notes payable 152,919  Total liabilities 234,208  Purchase price/Net equity $ 209,036 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 including inventories and our deferred tax asset. We have not yet finalized the allocation of goodwill to our reporting units. 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 6% to 20% based upon the stage of production of the individual lot. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We expect that $6.5 million of Goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes. 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).  On August 17, 2017, we sold BMCH South Carolina, LLC, a subsidiary of UCP that was recently acquired as part of our acquisition of UCP, 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 $201.4 million and income before tax of $20.5 million, are included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period from August 4, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Sundquist Homes 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 the greater Seattle, Washington area, for approximately $50.2 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 of Sundquist Homes (in thousands):    Accounts receivable $ 11  Inventories 55,077  Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,050  Property and equipment, net 142  Total assets $ 56,280   Accounts payable $ 3,646  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 2,431  Total liabilities 6,077  Purchase price/Net equity $ 50,203 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. 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 6% 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). We expect that $4.8 million of tax Goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes in connection with this acquisition. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we incurred $0.3 million in acquisition related expenses, presented as “Acquisition expense” on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.  We determined that Sundquist Homes’s carrying costs approximated fair value for all other acquired assets and assumed liabilities. Sundquist Homes’s results of operations, which include homebuilding revenues of $18.7 million and income before tax of $3.9 million, are included in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period from October 31, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Income before income tax includes adjustments for inventory and acquisition expenses.  Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information Unaudited pro forma revenue and income before tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 give effect to the results of the acquisitions of UCP and Sundquist Homes as of January 1, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Unaudited pro forma income before tax expense adjusts the operating results of UCP and Sundquist Homes 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 transactions. Pro forma basic and diluted EPS gives effect to the issuance of approximately 4.2 million shares of common stock as consideration for the acquisition of UCP as though the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2017 and 2016, respectively (in thousands, except share and per share information):     Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016  Revenues $ 1,718,924 $ 1,403,514   Income before tax expense $ 110,764 $ 85,896  Tax expense (40,822) (17,848)  Net income $ 69,942 $ 68,048  Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (456) (1,204)  Numerator for basic and diluted pro forma EPS $ 69,486 $ 66,844   Pro forma weighted average shares-basic 28,456,725 24,855,043  Pro forma weighted average shares-diluted 28,760,635 24,967,791   Pro forma basic EPS $ 2.44 $ 2.69  Pro forma diluted EPS $ 2.42 $ 2.68 

Inventory

Inventory	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Inventory [Abstract]
Inventory	4. Inventory  Inventory included the following (in thousands):    December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Homes under construction $ 869,554 $ 455,454  Land and land development 479,038 373,496  Capitalized interest 41,762 28,935  Total inventories $ 1,390,354 $ 857,885

Amortizable Intangible Assets

Amortizable Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Amortizable Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Amortizable Intangible Assets	5. Amortizable Intangible Assets Amortizable intangible assets included the following (in thousands):    As of December 31,  2017 2016  Trade names $ — $ 1,185  Non-compete agreements 5,065 5,065  In place lot option contracts — 628  Cell phone tower lease 1,408 1,408  Home plans 764 764  Gross intangible assets 7,237 9,050  Accumulated amortization (4,299) (4,846)  Intangible assets, net $ 2,938 $ 4,204 We recognized amortization expense on our intangible assets of $1.3 million, $1.9 million and $2.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we wrote off fully depreciated amortizable intangible assets totaling $1.8 million and $2.2 million, respectively, and the related accumulated amortization. As of December 31, 2017, expected amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for each of the next five years, and thereafter, is as follows (in thousands):     2018 $ 1,181  2019 765  2020 173  2021 113  2022 73  Thereafter 633  Net intangible assets, net $ 2,938

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	6. Property and Equipment Property and equipment included the following (in thousands):   December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Land $ 3,167 $ 3,159  Buildings and improvements 2,069 1,571  Leasehold improvements 991 587  Machinery and equipment 10,334 958  Furniture and fixtures 1,938 749  Model furnishings 16,113 12,315  Computer hardware and software 7,605 3,656  42,217 22,995  Less accumulated depreciation (14,306) (7,060)  Total property and equipment, net $ 27,911 $ 15,935

Prepaid Expenses and Other Asse

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets	7. Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other assets included the following (in thousands):     December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Prepaid insurance $ 6,549 $ 12,259  Lot option and escrow deposits 35,700 12,320  Performance deposits 3,295 1,544  Deferred financing costs revolving line of credit, net 1,795 2,637  Restricted cash 4,881 1,505  Secured note receivable 2,753 2,850  Other 5,839 1,599  Total prepaid expenses and other assets $ 60,812 $ 34,714 

Investment in Unconsolidated Su

Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	8. Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries On November 1, 2016, we acquired a 50% ownership interest in 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 was held by the Company for potential indemnification claims for a period of twelve 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.  Our aggregate investment in WJH at December 31, 2017 of $28.2 million was more than our share of the underlying net assets of WJH, resulting in outside basis of approximately $5.4 million. Of the $5.4 million in outside basis, $1.1 million and $4.4 million are attributed to the underlying trade names and goodwill of WJH, respectively. Amounts allocated to intangible assets will be amortized to equity in earnings over approximately 10 years.  As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, our investment in WJH was $28.2 million and $18.3 million, respectively, and we recognized $12.2 million and $0.2 million of equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we made capital contributions totaling $3.0 million and received operating distributions from WJH of $5.2 million.  The following table provides unaudited selected financial information for WJH as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, and as of and for the period from November 1, 2016 (our investment date) through December 31, 2016 (in thousands):     December 31,  2017 (unaudited) 2016 (unaudited)  Inventories $ 101,649 $ 42,069  Total assets $ 136,531 $ 63,572  Total liabilities $ 91,002 $ 39,733  Partners' capital $ 45,529 $ 23,839  Homebuilding revenues $ 271,653 $ 31,019  Income before income tax expense $ 26,185 $ 2,839  

Accrued Expenses and Other Liab

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	9. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities included the following (in thousands):    December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Earnest money deposits $ 14,077 $ 7,304  Warranty reserve 8,531 2,479  Accrued compensation costs 22,129 12,627  Land development and home construction accruals 61,918 31,486  Liability for product financing arrangement 19,751 —  Accrued interest 14,435 3,039  Income taxes payable 851 783  Other 8,664 4,578  Total accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 150,356 $ 62,296  

Warranties

Warranties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Warranties [Abstract]
Warranties	10. 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 $1.5 million, $1.4 million and $0.6 million during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which is included as a reduction to cost of homes sales revenues on our Consolidated Statement s of Operations. Changes in our warranty accrual for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015 are detailed in the table below (in thousands):   Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Beginning balance $ 2,479 $ 2,622 $ 2,194  Warranty reserve assumed in business combination 5,327 — —  Warranty expense provisions 4,709 2,873 2,676  Payments (2,526) (1,610) (1,628)  Warranty adjustment (1,458) (1,406) (620)  Ending balance $ 8,531 $ 2,479 $ 2,622 

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt [Abstract]
Debt	11. Debt Our outstanding debt obligations included the following as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):     December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  6.875% senior notes $ 379,238 $ 253,089  5.875% senior notes 394,725 —  Financing obligations 2,320 5,999  Senior notes payable 776,283 259,088  Revolving line of credit — 195,000  Mortgage repurchase facilities 48,319 —  Total debt $ 824,602 $ 454,088  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 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. 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. 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 December 31, 2017, the aggregate amount outstanding on the Existing 6.875% Notes was $379.2 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. In December 2017, we completed an offer to exchange approximately $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 5.875% senior notes due 2025 , which are registered under the Securities Act (which we refer to as the “December 2017 Exchange Notes”), for an equivalent amount of the May 2017 Senior Notes that were tendered and accepted for exchange. The terms of the December 2017 Exchange Notes are identical in all material respects to the May 2017 Senior Notes, except that the December 2017 Exchange Notes are registered under the Securities Act and the transfer restrictions, registration rights, and additional interest provisions that are applicable to the May 2017 Senior Notes do not apply to the December 2017 Exchange Notes. The May 2017 Senior Notes and December 2017 Exchange Notes (which we refer to collectively, as the “Existing 5.875% Notes”) will be treated as a single series of notes under the May 2017 Indenture, and will vote as a single class of notes for all matters submitted to a vote of holders under the May 2017 Indenture. The Existing 5.875% Notes are unsecured senior obligations which are guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis by certain of our current and future subsidiaries. The Existing 5.875% Notes contain certain restrictive covenants on issuing future secured debt and other transactions. The aggregate principal balance of the Existing 5.875% Notes is due July 2025 , with interest only payments due semi-annually in January and July of each year. As of December 31, 2017, the aggregate amount outstanding on the May 2017 Senior Notes and December 2017 Exchange Notes was $394.7 million. 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 we refer to as the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides us with a revolving line of credit of up to $ 120 million (which we refer to as the “Revolving Credit Facility”). Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, we are 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 are 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 Company’s option to request, from time to time, an increase in the size of the Revolving Credit Facility, 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 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, on October 21, 2019 , the maturity date of the Revolving Credit Facility, the principal amount thereunder, together with all accrued unpaid interest and other amounts owing thereunder, if any, will be payable in full on such date. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a floating rate equal to the LIBOR 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 1.50 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 the our tangible net worth. As of December 31, 2017, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2017, we did not have any amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Mortgage Repurchase Facilities – 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 “First Master Repurchase Agreement”) with Branch Banking and Trust Company, as the buyer thereunder (which we refer to as the “Buyer”). The First Master Repurchase Agreement provides Inspire with a revolving mortgage loan repurchase facility of up to $25 million (which we refer to as the “First Repurchase Facility”). The primary purpose of the First 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 First Master Repurchase Agreement. The maximum aggregate amount of the Buyer’s commitment to fund purchase transactions under the First Repurchase Facility is $25 million (which we refer to as the “Commitment”), subject to certain sublimits. The First 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 First 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 First Repurchase Facility. Amounts outstanding under the First Repurchase Facility and Second Repurchase Facility are not guaranteed by us or any of our subsidiaries. Each of the First 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 December 31, 2017, we were in compliance with all covenants under each of the First Repurchase Facility and Second Repurchase Facility. As of December 31 2017, there was an aggregate $48.3 million outstanding under both the First Master Repurchase Agreement and Second Master Repurchase Agreement, and such outstanding amount was collateralized by the mortgage loans held for sale. Other Financing Obligations As of December 31, 2017, we had $2.3 million of outstanding land development notes. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we repaid four outstanding insurance premium notes. As of December 31, 2016, we had $6.0 million of outstanding insurance premium notes.  Aggregate annual maturities of debt as of December 31, 2017 are as follows (in thousands):    2018 $ 50,639  2019 —  2020 —  2021 —  2022 385,000  Thereafter 400,000  Total 835,639  Less: Discount and deferred financing costs, net on senior notes (11,037)  Carrying amount $ 824,602  

Interest

Interest	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Interest [Abstract]
Interest	12. 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 years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, we capitalized all interest costs incurred during these periods, except for interest incurred on capital leases of machinery related to our golf course operations. Our interest costs are as follows (in thousands):    Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Interest capitalized beginning of period $ 28,935 $ 21,533 $ 11,302  Interest capitalized during period 45,725 26,904 20,313  Less: capitalized interest in cost of sales (32,898) (19,502) (10,082)  Interest capitalized end of period $ 41,762 $ 28,935 $ 21,533

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	13. Income Taxes On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (which we refer to as the “TCJA”) was signed into law. The TCJA significantly reforms the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The TCJA, among other things, contains significant changes to corporate taxation, including reduction of the corporate tax rate, commencing in 2018, from a top marginal rate of 35% to a flat rate of 21% , limitation of the tax deduction for interest expense to 30% of adjusted earnings (except for certain small businesses), limitation of the deduction for net operating losses to 80% of current year taxable income, elimination of net operating loss carrybacks, immediate deductions for certain new investments instead of deductions for depreciation expense over time, and modifying or repealing many business deductions and credits. Also on December 22, 2017 the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SAB 118) which addresses the application of ASC Topic 740 to the TCJA. SAB 118 outlines that if the accounting for the effects of the TCJA is incomplete, but a reasonable estimate can be made, then provisional amount should be reflected in the financial statements. Our accounting for the impacts of the TCJA related to current and deferred taxes, and in particular our deferred taxes related to our acquisition of UCP and Sundquist Homes, remains incomplete as of the date of these financial statements. Accordingly, we remeasured our deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they are expected to reverse in the future, which is generally our estimated blended state and federal statutory rate in future periods of approximately 24% . This remeasurement resulted in a provisional reduction to our deferred tax assets of $2.8 million. This reduction is reflected in “Income tax expense” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations . We anticipate that our accounting for the TCJA will be finalized upon the completion of our analysis of our tax basis in UCP and Sundquist Homes, including refining certain calculations associated with UCP’s distributive share of its investment in UCP, LLC at the acquisition date of August 4, 2017 in accordance with I.R.C. §704(c). Additionally, we are still reviewing certain items related to the TCJA and refining our calculations. The resolution of these items could potentially affect the measurement of our provisional reduction to our deferred tax asset. Our income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 comprises the following current and deferred amounts (in thousands):   Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Current  Federal $ 29,241 $ 19,417 $ 16,754  State and local 3,954 2,685 2,027  Total current 33,195 22,102 18,781  Deferred  Federal 920 1,357 1,513  State and local (246) 150 121  Total deferred 674 1,507 1,634  Income tax expense $ 33,869 $ 23,609 $ 20,415  Total income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate of 35 % to income before income taxes as a result of the following items (in thousands):   Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Statutory income tax expense $ 29,469 $ 25,602 $ 21,107  State income tax expense, net of federal income tax expense 3,596 1,954 1,690  Domestic production activities deduction (2,513) (2,146) (1,766)  Provisional re-measurement of deferred tax assets 2,790 - -  Federal energy credits - (1,944) -  Other permanent items 248 221 37  Other adjustments 279 (78) (653)  Income tax expense $ 33,869 $ 23,609 $ 20,415 Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences of temporary differences. Temporary differences arise when revenues and expenses for financial reporting are recognized for tax purposes in a different period. ASC 740 requires that a valuation allowance be recorded against deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be utilized. As a result of this analysis, the Company has no t recorded a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. The Company will continue to evaluate the need to record valuation allowances against deferred tax assets and will make adjustments in accordance with the accounting standard. The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):   As of December 31,  2017 2016  Deferred tax assets  Warranty reserves $ 1,848 $ 928  Amortizable intangible assets - 113  Stock based compensation 1,629 2,105  Accrued compensation and other 574 845  Inventories, additional costs capitalized for tax 7,844 -  Deferred tax asset 11,895 3,991   Deferred tax liabilities  Prepaid expenses 148 191  Property and equipment 4,276 2,023  Amortizable intangible assets 1,280 -  Accrued expenses 636 3,057  Inventories, additional costs capitalized for tax - 502  Deferred tax liability 6,340 5,773  Net deferred tax asset/(liability) $ 5,555 $ (1,782)  The uncertainty provisions of ASC 740 also require the Company to recognize the impact of a tax position in its consolidated financial statements only if the technical merits of that position indicate that the position is more likely than not of being sustained upon audit. During the year, the Company did no t record a reserve for uncertain tax positions. We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. We are subject to U.S. federal income tax examination for calendar tax years ending 2014 through 2017. Additionally, we are subject to various state income tax examinations for the 2013 through 2017 calendar tax years.

Fair Value Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures	14. Fair Value Disclosures ASC 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):     December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016  Hierarchy Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value  Secured notes receivable (1) Level 2 $ 2,753 $ 2,727 $ 2,850 $ 2,828  Mortgage loans held for sale (2) Level 2 $ 52,327 $ 52,327 $ — $ —   6.875% senior notes (3) Level 2 $ 379,238 $ 397,044 $ 253,089 $ 260,090  5.875 % senior notes (3) Level 2 $ 394,725 $ 400,225 $ — $ —  Revolving line of credit (4) Level 2 $ — $ — $ 195,000 $ 195,000  Insurance premium notes and other (4) Level 2 $ 2,320 $ 2,320 $ 5,999 $ 5,999  Mortgage repurchase facilities (4) Level 2 $ 48,319 $ 48,319 $ — $ —    (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 December 31, 2017, which was based on quoted market prices for those committed mortgage loans. (3) Estimated fair value of the senior notes 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. Nonfinancial assets and liabilities include items such as inventory and property and equipment that are measured at fair value when acquired and resulting from impairment, if deemed necessary.

Operating Leases

Operating Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Operating Leases [Abstract]
Operating Leases	15. Operating Leases The Company maintains noncancellable operating leases for office space. The Company recognizes expense on a straight-line basis over the life of each lease. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $2.3 million, $1. 4 million and $1.1 million, respectively, included in selling, general, and administrative on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2017 are as follows (in thousands):     2018 $ 3,113  2019 2,314  2020 1,956  2021 1,418  2022 252  Thereafter —  Total $ 9,053

Post-Retirement Plan

Post-Retirement Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Post-Retirement Plan [Abstract]
Post-Retirement Plan	16. Post-Retirement Plan The Company has a 401(k) plan covering substantially all employees. The Company makes matching contributions of 50% of employees’ salary deferral amounts on the first 6% of employees’ compensation. The Company also has a second 401(k) plan assumed from our acquisition of UCP, in which m atching contributions are based on a percentage of employee compensation. Contributions to the plans during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 were $1.0 million, $0.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively.  

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	17. Stock-Based Compensation During the year ended December 31, 2017, we granted shares of restricted stock units, which vest over a period of three years from the grant date. The following table summarizes the activity of our restricted stock units and restricted common stock for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):    Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Shares Weighted average per share grant date fair value Shares Weighted average per share grant date fair value Shares Weighted average per share grant date fair value  Outstanding, beginning of year 852 $ 15.81 696 $ 18.18 366 $ 20.78  Granted 460 21.64 514 14.28 500 16.92  Vested (452) 17.19 (297) 18.65 (141) 20.62  Forfeited (26) 19.63 (61) 16.05 (29) 17.42  Outstanding, end of year 834 $ 18.16 852 $ 15.81 696 $ 18.18  A summary of our outstanding awards of restricted common stock and restricted stock units are as follows (in thousands, except years):    As of December 31, 2017  Restricted Stock Awards Restricted Stock Units Total  Unvested awards/units 138 696 834  Unrecognized compensation cost $ 319 $ 7,034 $ 7,353  Period to recognize compensation cost 0.2 years 1.8 years 1.8 years (average) During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $ 9.5 million, $ 6.7 million and $5.2 million, respectively, which is generally included in selling, general, and administrative on the Consolidated Statements of Operations .

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	18. Stockholders’ Equity The Company’s 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 December 31, 2017 and 2016, there were 29.4 million and 21.3 million shares of common stock issued and outstanding, exclusive of the restricted common stock issued, respectively. We issued 0.3 million shares of common stock related to the vesting of restricted stock awards during the years ended December 31, 2017 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 December 31, 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, as discussed in Note 3. On November 7, 2016, we entered into a Distribution Agreement (which we refer to as the “First 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 First Distribution Agreement, we were 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 years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we sold and issued an aggregate of 3.7 million and 0.6 million shares of our common stock, respectively, under the First Distribution Agreement and Second Distribution Agreement, which provided net proceeds to us of $98.1 million and $11.4 million, respectively, and in connection with such sales, we paid total commissions and fees to the Sales Agents of $2.0 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	19. Earnings Per Share We use the two-class method of calculating earnings per share (EPS) as our unvested 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. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands, except share and per share information):     Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Numerator  Net income $ 50,295 $ 49,540 $ 39,890  Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (384) (1,050) (1,323)  Net income allocable to common stockholders $ 49,911 $ 48,490 $ 38,567  Denominator  Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 24,280,871 20,679,189 20,569,012  Dilutive effect of restricted stock units 274,638 112,748 —  Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 24,555,509 20,791,937 20,569,012  Earnings per share:  Basic $ 2.06 $ 2.34 $ 1.88  Diluted $ 2.03 $ 2.33 $ 1.88 We do not have any common unit equivalents to exclude from diluted earnings per share during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

Related-Party Transactions

Related-Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Related-Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related-Party Transactions	20. Related-Party Transactions Prior to our May 2013 private placement, the Company transacted with entities that were controlled by the same individuals who control the Company and are Co-CEOs of the Company. Transactions between entities under common control for land inventory are recorded at the carrying basis of the related party. During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, we delivered homes for which the land was originally purchased from entities under common control. Recording the lots at the carrying basis of the entities under common control as opposed to the purchase price benefitted gross margins by $0.8 million, $2.9 million, and $1.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, we have no land which was originally purchased from entities under common control.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	21 . 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 December 31, 2017 and 2016, we had $ 78.3 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 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.

Results of Quarterly Operations

Results of Quarterly Operations (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Results Of Quarterly Operations (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Results of Quarterly Operations (Unaudited)	22. Results of Quarterly Operations (Unaudited)    Quarter  First Second Third Fourth  (in thousands, except per share amounts)  2017  Home sales revenues $ 226,420 $ 287,588 $ 374,935 $ 516,500  Gross margin from home sales revenues $ 44,096 $ 53,700 $ 63,570 $ 90,718  Income before tax expense $ 12,051 $ 23,109 $ 15,156 $ 33,848  Net income $ 8,799 $ 14,831 $ 9,470 $ 17,195  Basic earnings per share $ 0.40 $ 0.67 $ 0.37 $ 0.61  Diluted earnings per share $ 0.40 $ 0.66 $ 0.37 $ 0.60   2016  Home sales revenues $ 181,081 $ 257,179 $ 248,075 $ 292,398  Gross margin from home sales revenues $ 36,728 $ 49,296 $ 50,425 $ 56,157  Income before tax expense $ 12,429 $ 19,097 $ 19,731 $ 21,892  Net income $ 7,983 $ 13,142 $ 13,342 $ 15,073  Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.38 $ 0.62 $ 0.63 $ 0.71

Supplemental Guarantor Informat

Supplemental Guarantor Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor Information	23. Supplemental Guarantor Information The Existing 6.875% Notes and the Existing 5.875% 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 Existing 5.875% 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 applicable Indenture), which sale, transfer, exchange or other disposition does not constitute an “Asset Sale” (as defined in the applicable Indenture) 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 applicable Indenture); (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 applicable Indenture), 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 December exchange offer for the December 2017 Exchange 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 December 31, 2017 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Assets  Cash and cash equivalents $ 56,234 $ 23,399 $ 9,199 $ — $ 88,832  Cash held in escrow — 37,088 635 — 37,723  Accounts receivable 3,124 9,944 (69) — 12,999  Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 1,434,619 — — (1,434,619) —  Inventories — 1,390,354 — — 1,390,354  Mortgage loans held for sale — — 52,327 — 52,327  Prepaid expenses and other assets 3,028 57,273 511 — 60,812  Deferred tax assets, net 5,555 — — — 5,555  Property and equipment, net 11,694 15,683 534 — 27,911  Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries 28,208 — — 28,208  Amortizable intangible assets, net — 2,938 — — 2,938  Goodwill — 27,363 — — 27,363  Total assets $ 1,542,462 $ 1,564,042 $ 63,137 $ (1,434,619) $ 1,735,022  Liabilities and stockholders’ equity  Liabilities:  Accounts payable $ 1,452 $ 23,057 $ 322 $ — $ 24,831  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 31,814 117,070 1,472 — 150,356  Notes payable 773,963 2,320 — — 776,283  Revolving line of credit — — — — —  Mortgage repurchase facilities — — 48,319 — 48,319  Total liabilities 807,229 142,447 50,113 — 999,789  Stockholders’ equity: 735,233 1,421,595 13,024 (1,434,619) 735,233  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,542,462 $ 1,564,042 $ 63,137 $ (1,434,619) $ 1,735,022     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 2,676 — — 5,656  Investment in subsidiaries 895,990 — — (895,990) —  Inventories — 857,885 — — 857,885  Prepaid expenses and other assets 3,303 31,244 167 — 34,714  Property and equipment, net 1,166 14,747 22 — 15,935  Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries 18,275 — — — 18,275  Amortizable intangible assets, net — 4,204 — — 4,204  Goodwill — 21,365 — — 21,365  Total assets $ 936,351 $ 960,811 $ 6,356 $ (895,990) $ 1,007,528  Liabilities and stockholders’ equity  Liabilities:  Accounts payable $ 257 $ 15,593 $ (124) $ — $ 15,726  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 12,587 49,679 30 — 62,296  Deferred tax liabilities, net 1,782 — — — 1,782  Senior 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: 473,636 889,540 6,450 (895,990) 473,636  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 936,351 $ 960,811 $ 6,356 $ (895,990) $ 1,007,528     Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 1,405,443 $ — $ — $ 1,405,443  Land sales and other revenues — 8,503 — — 8,503  — 1,413,946 — — 1,413,946  Financial services revenue — — 9,853 — 9,853  Total revenues — 1,413,946 9,853 — 1,423,799  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (1,153,359) — — (1,153,359)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (6,516) — — (6,516)  — (1,159,875) — — (1,159,875)  Financial services costs — — (8,664) — (8,664)  Selling, general and administrative (48,386) (127,918) — — (176,304)  Acquisition expense (9,905) — — — (9,905)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 83,979 — — (83,979) —  Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries 12,176 — — — 12,176  Other income (expense) 1,080 1,820 37 — 2,937  Income before income tax expense 38,944 127,973 1,226 (83,979) 84,164  Income tax expense 11,351 (44,791) (429) — (33,869)  Net income $ 50,295 $ 83,182 $ 797 $ (83,979) $ 50,295        Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 ( in thousands )   Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 978,733 $ — $ — $ 978,733  Land sales and other revenues — 15,707 — — 15,707  — 994,440 — — 994,440  Financial services revenue — — — — —  Total revenues — 994,440 — — 994,440  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (786,127) — — (786,127)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (14,217) — — (14,217)  — (800,344) — — (800,344)  Financial services costs — — — — —  Selling, general and administrative (25,674) (96,235) (315) — (122,224)  Acquisition expense (490) — — — (490)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 64,297 — — (64,297) —  Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries 191 — — — 191  Other income (expense) 34 1,542 — — 1,576  Income before income tax expense 38,358 99,403 (315) (64,297) 73,149  Income tax expense 11,182 (34,791) — — (23,609)  Net income $ 49,540 $ 64,612 $ (315) $ (64,297) $ 49,540      Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 ( in thousands )   Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 725,437 $ — $ — $ 725,437  Land sales and other revenues — 9,052 — — 9,052  — 734,489 — — 734,489  Financial services revenue — — — — —  Total revenues — 734,489 — — 734,489  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (579,203) — — (579,203)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (8,432) — — (8,432)  — (587,635) — — (587,635)  Financial services costs — — — — —  Selling, general and administrative (18,013) (69,827) — — (87,840)  Acquisition expense (491) — — — (491)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 51,197 — — (51,197) —  Other income (expense) 44 1,738 — — 1,782  Income before income tax expense 32,737 78,765 — (51,197) 60,305  Income tax expense 7,153 (27,568) — — (20,415)  Net income $ 39,890 $ 51,197 $ — $ (51,197) $ 39,890         Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities $ (27,787) $ (36,309) $ (50,552) $ — $ (114,648)  Net cash used in investing activities $ (456,299) $ (118,583) $ (513) $ 440,949 $ (134,446)  Financing activities  Borrowings under revolving credit facilities $ 175,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 175,000  Payments on revolving credit facilities (370,000) — — — (370,000)  Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 527,500 — — — 527,500  Proceeds from insurance premium notes and other — 2,320 — — 2,320  Repayment of debt assumed in business combination — (151,919) — — (151,919)  Principal payments on notes payable — (6,998) — — (6,998)  Debt issuance costs (8,579) — — — (8,579)  Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards (5,231) — — — (5,231)  Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary 108,930 326,242 5,777 (440,949) —  Net proceeds from mortgage repurchase facilities — — 48,320 — 48,320  Net proceeds from issuances of common stock 98,063 — — — 98,063  Net cash provided by financing activities $ 525,683 $ 169,645 $ 54,097 $ (440,949) $ 308,476  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ 41,597 $ 14,753 $ 3,032 $ — $ 59,382  Cash and cash equivalents  Beginning of period $ 14,637 $ 8,646 $ 6,167 $ — $ 29,450  End of period $ 56,234 $ 23,399 $ 9,199 $ — $ 88,832     Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities $ (16,138) $ (29,123) $ (575) $ — $ (45,836)  Net cash used in investing activities $ (58,032) $ (5,585) $ (23) $ 40,439 $ (23,201)  Financing activities  Borrowings under revolving credit facilities $ 220,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 220,000  Payments on revolving credit facilities (160,000) — — — (160,000)  Proceeds from issuance of senior notes — — — — —  Proceeds from insurance premium notes and other — 11,612 — — 11,612  Repurchases of common stock under our stock repurchase program (2,393) — — — (2,393)  Principal payments on notes payable — (9,217) — — (9,217)  Debt issuance costs (1,156) — — — (1,156)  Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards (1,015) — — — (1,015)  Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary — 33,674 6,765 (40,439) —  Net proceeds from mortgage repurchase facilities — — — — —  Net proceeds from issuances of common stock 11,369 — — — 11,369  Net cash provided by financing activities $ 66,805 $ 36,069 $ 6,765 $ (40,439) $ 69,200  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ (7,365) $ 1,361 $ 6,167 $ — $ 163  Cash and cash equivalents  Beginning of period $ 22,002 $ 7,285 $ — $ — $ 29,287  End of period $ 14,637 $ 8,646 $ 6,167 $ — $ 29,450       Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Net cash used in operating activities $ (3,742) $ (158,992) $ — $ — $ (162,734)  Net cash used in investing activities (167,244) (3,839) — 166,851 (4,232)  Financing activities  Borrowings under revolving credit facilities 180,000 — — — 180,000  Payments on revolving credit facilities (65,000) — — — (65,000)  Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 58,956 — — — 58,956  Proceeds from issuance of notes payable — 1,169 — — 1,169  Principal payments on notes payable — (8,656) — — (8,656)  Debt issuance costs (2,817) — — — (2,817)  Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards (861) — — — (861)  Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary — 166,851 — (166,851) —  Net cash provided by financing activities 170,278 159,364 — (166,851) 162,791  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (708) (3,467) — — (4,175)  Cash and cash equivalents  Beginning of period 22,710 10,752 — — 33,462  End of period $ 22,002 $ 7,285 $ — $ — $ 29,287 

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Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
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Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations 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 services and title services, respectively, to our home buyers have been identified as our Financial Services segment. On August 4, 2017, we acquired UCP, Inc. (which we refer to as “UCP”) which was a homebuilder and land developer with expertise in residential land acquisition, development and entitlement, as well as home design, construction and sales, and 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 and $100.2 million in cash was paid in connection with the merger. Additionally, o n October 31, 2017, we acquired substantially all the assets and operations and assumed certain liabilities of Sundquist Homes and affiliates (which we refer to as “Sundquist Homes”), a homebuilder with operations in the greater Seattle, Washington area, for approximately $50.2 million in cash. Our operating results presented herein include the operations of UCP and Sundquist Homes from the dates of the respective acquisitions through December 31, 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 each variable interest entity (which we refer to as “VIE”) for which the Company is deemed the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. All numbers related to lots and communities disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements are unaudited.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (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.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Cash Held in Escrow	Cash Held in Escrow Cash held in escrow consists of amounts related to the proceeds from home closings held for our benefit in escrow, which are typically held for less than a few days.
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable primarily consists of contract receivables related to certain contracts in our Texas segment accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method, income tax receivables and rebates receivables. We periodically review the collectability of our accounts receivables, and, if it is determined that a receivable might not be fully collectible, an allowance is recorded for the amount deemed uncollectible. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, no allowance was recorded related to accounts receivable.
Inventories and Cost of Sales	Inventories and Cost of Sales We capitalize pre-acquisition, land, development, and other allocated costs, including interest, during development and home construction. Land, development, and other common costs are allocated to inventory using the relative-sales-value method; however, as lots within a project typically have comparable market values, we generally allocate land, development, and common costs equally to each lot within the project. Home construction costs are recorded using the specific-identification method. Cost of sales for homes closed includes the allocation of construction costs of each home and all applicable land acquisition, land development, and related common costs, both incurred and estimated to be incurred. Changes to estimated total development costs subsequent to initial home closings in a community are generally allocated to the remaining homes in the community. When a home is closed, the Company generally has not paid all incurred costs necessary to complete the home, and a liability and a charge to cost of home sales revenues are recorded for the amount that is estimated will ultimately be paid related to completed homes. Inventories are carried at cost unless events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We review for indicators of impairment at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which we have determined as the community level. Indicators of impairment include, but are not limited to, significant decreases in local housing market values and selling prices of comparable homes, decreases in actual or trending gross margins or sales absorption rates, significant unforeseen cost in excess of budget, and actual or projected cash flow losses. If an indicator of impairment is identified, we estimate the recoverability of the community by comparing the estimated future cash flows on an undiscounted basis to its carrying value. If the undiscounted cash flows are more than the carrying value, the community is recoverable and no impairment is recorded. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the community’s carrying value, we generally estimate the fair value using a discounted cash flow approach. A community with a fair value less than its carrying value is impaired and is written down to fair value.  When estimating cash flows of a community, we make various assumptions, including the following: (i) expected sales prices and sales incentives to be offered, including the number of homes available, pricing and incentives being offered by us or other builders in other communities, and future sales price adjustments based on market and economic trends; (ii) expected sales pace based on local housing market conditions, competition, and historical trends; (iii) costs expended to date and expected to be incurred, including, but not limited to, land and land development costs, home construction costs, interest costs, indirect construction and overhead costs, and selling and marketing costs; and (iv) alternative uses for the property. For the year ended December 31, 2017, we recorded impairment charges on five communities, totaling $0.8 million, which is included in “Cost of home sales revenues” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, no inventory impairments were recorded.
Home Sales and Profit Recognition	Home Sales and Profit Recognition Revenues from home sales are recorded and a profit is recognized when the respective units are closed, title has passed, the homeowner’s initial and continuing investment is adequate, and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the homeowner. Sales incentives are recorded as a reduction of revenues when the respective unit is closed. When it is determined that the earnings process is not complete, the sale and the related profit are deferred for recognition in future periods. We also serve as the general contractor for custom homes in our Texas operating segment, where the customer and not the Company owns the underlying land (which we refer to as “Build on Your Own Lot Contracts”). Accordingly, we recognize revenue for the Build on Your Own Lot Contracts, which are primarily cost plus contracts, on the percentage-of-completion method where progress toward completion is measured by relating the actual cost of work performed to date to the current estimated total cost of the respective contracts. As the Company makes such estimates, judgments are required to evaluate potential variances in the cost of materials and labor and productivity. During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, we recognized revenue of $ 10.4 million, $7.3 million and $ 6.1 million, respectively, associated with Build on Your Own Lot Contracts, which is presented in home sales revenues on the Consolidated Statements of Operations .
Performance Deposits	Performance Deposits We are occasionally required to make a land, bond, and utility deposit as each new development is started. These amounts typically are refundable as each home is sold. Performance deposits are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Lot Option and Escrow Deposits	Lot Option and Escrow Deposits We enter into lot option purchase agreements with unrelated parties to acquire lots for the construction of homes. Under these agreements, we have paid deposits, which in many cases are non-refundable, in consideration for the right, but not the obligation, to purchase land or lots at a future point in time with predetermined terms. Lot option and escrow deposits are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged to expense on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each asset. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we determined that it was no longer probable that we would dispose of the golf course in our Rhodes Ranch Community, in our Mountain segment, within one year. Accordingly, we reclassified the assets associated with the golf course, previously classified as “Held for sale” within “Prepaid expenses and other assets” to the related assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Additionally, we recorded a catch-up depreciation expense totaling $0.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2017, which is classified as “Cost of land sales and other revenues” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The estimated useful lives for each major depreciable classification of property and equipment are as follows:     Years  Buildings and improvements 3 – 40 years  Leasehold improvements 3 – 10 years  Machinery and equipment 3 – 25 years  Furniture and fixtures 2 – 7 years  Model furnishings 2 – 5 years  Computer hardware and software 1 – 5 years 
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 December 31, 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 December 31, 2017, mortgage loans available-for-sale had an aggregate fair value of $52.3 million and an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $50.4 million. The net gain resulting from changes in fair value of the best efforts commitments and mortgage loans held in inventory totaled $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 and are included in “Financial services revenues.” Realized net gains from the sale of mortgages during the year ended December 31, 2017 were $4.2 million and have been included in “Financial Services revenues.”
Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries  We account for our investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries under the equity method because we exercise significant influence over, but do not control, these entities. Under the equity method, these investments are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently adjusted to reflect our proportionate share of net earnings or losses, distributions received, contributions made and certain other adjustments, as appropriate. Such investments are included in “Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Distributions from these investments that are related to cash earnings from operations are included as operating activities and distributions that are related to capital transactions are included as investing activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. We recognize our proportionate share of the ongoing earnings or losses of the unconsolidated subsidiary in “equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries” in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.  We evaluate our investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that there may be an other-than-temporary decline in value. To do so, we calculate the estimated fair value of the investment using a market, income or replacement cost approach, or combination thereof. The amount of impairment recognized, if any, would be the excess of the investment’s carrying amount over its estimated fair value. We consider various factors to determine if a decline in the value of the investment is other-than-temporary. These factors are Level 2 and 3 inputs and include but are not limited to, age of the venture, our intent and ability to retain our investment in the entity, the financial condition and long-term prospects of the entity, expected term of the investment, and the relationships with our partners. If we believe that the decline in the fair value is temporary, no impairment is recorded. The aforementioned factors are taken as a whole by management in determining the valuation of our investment. Should the actual results differ from management’s estimates, the valuation could be negatively affected and may result in a negative impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Amortizable Intangible Assets	Amortizable Intangible Assets Amortizable intangible assets consist of the estimated fair value of trade names, home construction contracts, non-compete agreements, and home plans that were acquired upon closing of the acquisition of Jimmy Jacobs, LVLH, Grand View, and Peachtree. The acquisitions were accounted for as business combinations as defined in Accounting Standards Codification (which we refer to as “ASC”) 805, Business Combinations . A high degree of judgment is made by management on variables, such as revenue growth rates, profitability, and discount rates, when calculating the value of the intangible assets. The identified intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful life. Trade names, non-compete agreements, and other intangibles assets are amortized to selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Intangible assets for cell phone tower leases, and home construction contracts are amortized to other income and cost of home sales revenues, respectively, as income on the related contracts are earned. The estimated lives for each major amortizable classification of intangible assets are as follows:     Years  Trade names 2 – 4 years  Home construction contracts 1 – 2 years  Non-compete agreements 2 – 5 years  Cell phone tower leases 5 – 20 years  Home plans 7 years 
Earnest Money Deposits	Earnest Money Deposits We collect earnest deposits at the time a home buyer’s contract is accepted. Earnest money deposits held on homes under contract as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, totaled $14.1 million and $7.3 million, respectively, and are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation We account for share-based awards in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation . ASC 718 requires us to estimate the grant date fair value of stock-based compensation awards and to recognize the fair value as compensation costs over the requisite service period, which is generally three years, for all awards that vest. We value our restricted stock awards and restricted stock units equal to the closing price of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of grant.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes , which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities at enacted income tax rates for the temporary differences between the financial reporting bases and the tax bases of its assets and liabilities. Any effects of changes in income tax rates or tax laws are included in the provision for income taxes in the period of enactment. When it is more likely than not that a portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized in the future, the Company provides a corresponding valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we had no valuation allowance recorded against our deferred tax assets. In addition, when it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination by a tax authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information, the Company measures the amount of tax benefit from the position and records the largest amount of tax benefit that is more likely than not of being realized after settlement with a tax authority. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest to be paid on an underpayment of income taxes in interest expense and any related statutory penalties in the provision for income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we had no reserves for uncertain tax positions.
Goodwill	Goodwill We evaluate goodwill for possible impairment in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles–Goodwill and Other, on an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. We use a three step process to assess whether or not goodwill can be realized. The first step is a qualitative assessment that analyzes current economic indicators associated with a particular reporting unit. If the qualitative assessment indicates a stable or improved fair value, no further testing is required. If a qualitative assessment indicates that a significant decline to fair value of a reporting unit is more likely than not, we will proceed to the second step where we calculate the fair value of a reporting unit based on discounted future cash flows. If this step indicates that the carrying value of a reporting unit is in excess of its fair value, we will proceed to the third step where the fair value of the reporting unit will be allocated to assets and liabilities as they would in a business combination. Impairment occurs when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its estimated fair value calculated in the third step.  As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we determined our goodwill was no t impaired.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations We account for business combinations in accordance with ASC 850, Business Combinations , if the acquired assets assumed and liabilities incurred constitute a business. We consider acquired companies to constitute a business if the acquired net assets and processes have the ability to create outputs in the form of revenue. For acquired companies constituting a business, we recognize the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition-date fair values and recognize any excess of total consideration paid over the fair value of the identifiable net assets as goodwill.
Variable Interest Entities	Variable Interest Entities We review land option contracts where we have a non-refundable deposit to determine whether the corresponding land seller is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary, we consider, among other things, whether we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE. In making this determination, we consider whether we have the power to direct certain activities, including, but not limited to, determining or limiting the scope or purpose of the VIE, the ability to sell or transfer property owned or controlled by the VIE, or arranging financing for the VIE. We are not the primary beneficiary of any VIE as of December 31, 2017 and 2016. We analyzed each of our land option contracts to determine whether the land seller is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. Although we do not have legal title to the underlying land, we are required to consolidate a VIE if we are the primary beneficiary. As a result of our analysis, we determined that as of December 31, 2017, we were not the primary beneficiary of any VIE from which we have acquired rights to land under the land option contract. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we have non-refundable cash deposits totaling $18.9 million and $10.5 million, respectively, classified in “Prepaid expenses and other assets” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets for land option contracts. The non-refundable deposit is our maximum exposure to loss for the transactions as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Recently Issued And Adopted 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 (ASC 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 substantially complete with our evaluation of the impact on our consolidated financial statements of adopting ASU 2015-14. We have evaluated contracts in each of our revenue streams in each of our reportable segments and have determined that there will not be a material impact on the amount or timing of recording home sales revenues and related costs of home sales revenues as a result of adopting ASU 2015-14. While the adoption of ASU 2015-14 will not result in a material impact to our consolidated financial statements, it will impact the following:  · Certain costs incurred related to our model homes, which were previously capitalized to inventory, will now be expensed as incurred. · Forfeited customer earnest money deposits, which are currently presented in other income within the Consolidated Statements of Operations, will be presented as other revenue. · Land sales to third parties which do not meet the definition of a customer in ASC 606 will be classified as other income in our Consolidated Statements of Operations . · Deferral of an allocated amount of revenue and costs associated with unsatisfied performance obligations, primarily the installation of landscaping, at the time of home delivery. · Reclassification of certain costs related to our model homes from inventory to property and equipment on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.  Under the modified retrospective approach, we anticipate recording an opening adjustment to decrease retained earnings related to model homes costs that were previously capitalized to inventory, but would have been expensed as incurred under 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 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.  Recently Adopted Accounting Standards  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 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.

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Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule Of Estimated Lives Of Property Plant And Equipment	   Years  Buildings and improvements 3 – 40 years  Leasehold improvements 3 – 10 years  Machinery and equipment 3 – 25 years  Furniture and fixtures 2 – 7 years  Model furnishings 2 – 5 years  Computer hardware and software 1 – 5 years 
Schedule Of Amortizable Classification Of Intangible Assets	   Years  Trade names 2 – 4 years  Home construction contracts 1 – 2 years  Non-compete agreements 2 – 5 years  Cell phone tower leases 5 – 20 years  Home plans 7 years 

Reporting Segments (Tables)

Reporting Segments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Reporting Segments [Abstract]
Schedule Of Total Revenue And Pretax Income By Segment	  Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Revenue:  West $ 210,696 $ — —  Mountain 616,517 504,293 349,072  Texas 165,170 147,006 116,229  Southeast 421,563 343,141 269,188  Financial Services 9,853 — —  Corporate — — —  Total revenue $ 1,423,799 $ 994,440 $ 734,489   Income (loss) before income tax expense:  West $ 14,640 $ — —  Mountain 75,704 66,613 49,515  Texas 10,952 2,686 4,260  Southeast 29,662 31,138 23,574  Financial Services 1,225 — —  Corporate (48,019) (27,288) (17,044)  Total income before income tax expense $ 84,164 $ 73,149 $ 60,305 
Schedule Of Total Assets By Segment	   December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  West $ 273,749 $ —  Mountain 571,880 541,657  Texas 192,078 138,392  Southeast 401,618 262,448  Financial Services 63,137 —  Corporate 232,560 65,031  Total assets $ 1,735,022 $ 1,007,528 

Business Combinations (Tables)

Business Combinations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
UCP, Inc [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Summary Of Total Consideration	  UCP Shares (including noncontrolling interest) 18,085  Cash paid per share $ 5.32  Cash consideration $ 96,213  Cash consideration pertaining to stockholder exercising appraisal rights $ 3,937  Total cash consideration $ 100,150   UCP Shares (including noncontrolling interest) 18,085  Exchange ratio 0.2309  Number of CCS shares issued 4,176  Closing price of Century Communities stock $ 25.80  Consideration attributable to common stock $ 107,737  Total replacement award value $ 1,149  Total equity consideration $ 108,886   Total consideration in cash and equity $ 209,036 
Schedule Of Estimate Of Fair Values Of Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed	  Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,264  Accounts receivable 7,248  Inventories 394,098  Prepaid expenses and other assets 6,988  Property and equipment, net 717  Deferred tax asset, net 7,931  Goodwill 5,998  Total assets $ 443,244   Accounts payable $ 10,712  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 70,577  Notes payable 152,919  Total liabilities 234,208  Purchase price/Net equity $ 209,036 
Sundquist [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Schedule Of Estimate Of Fair Values Of Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed	  Accounts receivable $ 11  Inventories 55,077  Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,050  Property and equipment, net 142  Total assets $ 56,280   Accounts payable $ 3,646  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 2,431  Total liabilities 6,077  Purchase price/Net equity $ 50,203 
UCP Inc And Sundquist [Member]
Pro Forma Financial Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Pro Forma Information	  Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016  Revenues $ 1,718,924 $ 1,403,514   Income before tax expense $ 110,764 $ 85,896  Tax expense (40,822) (17,848)  Net income $ 69,942 $ 68,048  Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (456) (1,204)  Numerator for basic and diluted pro forma EPS $ 69,486 $ 66,844   Pro forma weighted average shares-basic 28,456,725 24,855,043  Pro forma weighted average shares-diluted 28,760,635 24,967,791   Pro forma basic EPS $ 2.44 $ 2.69  Pro forma diluted EPS $ 2.42 $ 2.68 

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Inventory [Abstract]
Schedule Of Inventory	   December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Homes under construction $ 869,554 $ 455,454  Land and land development 479,038 373,496  Capitalized interest 41,762 28,935  Total inventories $ 1,390,354 $ 857,885 

Amortizable Intangible Assets (

Amortizable Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Amortizable Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule Of Amortizable Intagible Assets	  As of December 31,  2017 2016  Trade names $ — $ 1,185  Non-compete agreements 5,065 5,065  In place lot option contracts — 628  Cell phone tower lease 1,408 1,408  Home plans 764 764  Gross intangible assets 7,237 9,050  Accumulated amortization (4,299) (4,846)  Intangible assets, net $ 2,938 $ 4,204 
Schedule Of Future Amortization Expense	  2018 $ 1,181  2019 765  2020 173  2021 113  2022 73  Thereafter 633  Net intangible assets, net $ 2,938 

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule Of Property And Equipment	  December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Land $ 3,167 $ 3,159  Buildings and improvements 2,069 1,571  Leasehold improvements 991 587  Machinery and equipment 10,334 958  Furniture and fixtures 1,938 749  Model furnishings 16,113 12,315  Computer hardware and software 7,605 3,656  42,217 22,995  Less accumulated depreciation (14,306) (7,060)  Total property and equipment, net $ 27,911 $ 15,935 

Prepaid Expenses and Other As37

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Schedule Of Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets	   December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Prepaid insurance $ 6,549 $ 12,259  Lot option and escrow deposits 35,700 12,320  Performance deposits 3,295 1,544  Deferred financing costs revolving line of credit, net 1,795 2,637  Restricted cash 4,881 1,505  Secured note receivable 2,753 2,850  Other 5,839 1,599  Total prepaid expenses and other assets $ 60,812 $ 34,714 

Investment in Unconsolidated 38

Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
WJH [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Unaudited Selected Financial Information	  December 31,  2017 (unaudited) 2016 (unaudited)  Inventories $ 101,649 $ 42,069  Total assets $ 136,531 $ 63,572  Total liabilities $ 91,002 $ 39,733  Partners' capital $ 45,529 $ 23,839  Homebuilding revenues $ 271,653 $ 31,019  Income before income tax expense $ 26,185 $ 2,839 

Accrued Expenses and Other Li39

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities	   December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  Earnest money deposits $ 14,077 $ 7,304  Warranty reserve 8,531 2,479  Accrued compensation costs 22,129 12,627  Land development and home construction accruals 61,918 31,486  Liability for product financing arrangement 19,751 —  Accrued interest 14,435 3,039  Income taxes payable 851 783  Other 8,664 4,578  Total accrued expenses and other liabilities $ 150,356 $ 62,296 

Warranties (Tables)

Warranties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Warranties [Abstract]
Schedule Of Changes In Warranty Accrual	  Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Beginning balance $ 2,479 $ 2,622 $ 2,194  Warranty reserve assumed in business combination 5,327 — —  Warranty expense provisions 4,709 2,873 2,676  Payments (2,526) (1,610) (1,628)  Warranty adjustment (1,458) (1,406) (620)  Ending balance $ 8,531 $ 2,479 $ 2,622 

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt [Abstract]
Schedule Of Outstanding Debt Obligations	   December 31, December 31,  2017 2016  6.875% senior notes $ 379,238 $ 253,089  5.875% senior notes 394,725 —  Financing obligations 2,320 5,999  Senior notes payable 776,283 259,088  Revolving line of credit — 195,000  Mortgage repurchase facilities 48,319 —  Total debt $ 824,602 $ 454,088 
Schedule Of Aggregate Annual Maturities Of Debt	  2018 $ 50,639  2019 —  2020 —  2021 —  2022 385,000  Thereafter 400,000  Total 835,639  Less: Discount and deferred financing costs, net on senior notes (11,037)  Carrying amount $ 824,602 

Interest (Tables)

Interest (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Interest [Abstract]
Schedule Of Capitalized Interest Costs	   Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Interest capitalized beginning of period $ 28,935 $ 21,533 $ 11,302  Interest capitalized during period 45,725 26,904 20,313  Less: capitalized interest in cost of sales (32,898) (19,502) (10,082)  Interest capitalized end of period $ 41,762 $ 28,935 $ 21,533 

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Schedule Of Income Tax Expense	  Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Current  Federal $ 29,241 $ 19,417 $ 16,754  State and local 3,954 2,685 2,027  Total current 33,195 22,102 18,781  Deferred  Federal 920 1,357 1,513  State and local (246) 150 121  Total deferred 674 1,507 1,634  Income tax expense $ 33,869 $ 23,609 $ 20,415 
Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense By Expense	  Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Statutory income tax expense $ 29,469 $ 25,602 $ 21,107  State income tax expense, net of federal income tax expense 3,596 1,954 1,690  Domestic production activities deduction (2,513) (2,146) (1,766)  Provisional re-measurement of deferred tax assets 2,790 - -  Federal energy credits - (1,944) -  Other permanent items 248 221 37  Other adjustments 279 (78) (653)  Income tax expense $ 33,869 $ 23,609 $ 20,415 
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities	  As of December 31,  2017 2016  Deferred tax assets  Warranty reserves $ 1,848 $ 928  Amortizable intangible assets - 113  Stock based compensation 1,629 2,105  Accrued compensation and other 574 845  Inventories, additional costs capitalized for tax 7,844 -  Deferred tax asset 11,895 3,991   Deferred tax liabilities  Prepaid expenses 148 191  Property and equipment 4,276 2,023  Amortizable intangible assets 1,280 -  Accrued expenses 636 3,057  Inventories, additional costs capitalized for tax - 502  Deferred tax liability 6,340 5,773  Net deferred tax asset/(liability) $ 5,555 $ (1,782) 

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments	 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016  Hierarchy Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value  Secured notes receivable (1) Level 2 $ 2,753 $ 2,727 $ 2,850 $ 2,828  Mortgage loans held for sale (2) Level 2 $ 52,327 $ 52,327 $ — $ —   6.875% senior notes (3) Level 2 $ 379,238 $ 397,044 $ 253,089 $ 260,090  5.875 % senior notes (3) Level 2 $ 394,725 $ 400,225 $ — $ —  Revolving line of credit (4) Level 2 $ — $ — $ 195,000 $ 195,000  Insurance premium notes and other (4) Level 2 $ 2,320 $ 2,320 $ 5,999 $ 5,999  Mortgage repurchase facilities (4) Level 2 $ 48,319 $ 48,319 $ — $ —    (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 December 31, 2017, which was based on quoted market prices for those committed mortgage loans. (3) Estimated fair value of the senior notes incorporated recent trading activity in inactive markets. (4) Carrying amount approximates fair value due to short-term nature and interest rate terms. 

Operating Leases (Tables)

Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Operating Leases [Abstract]
Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments	  2018 $ 3,113  2019 2,314  2020 1,956  2021 1,418  2022 252  Thereafter —  Total $ 9,053 

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Schedule Of Restricted Stock Award Activity	  Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Shares Weighted average per share grant date fair value Shares Weighted average per share grant date fair value Shares Weighted average per share grant date fair value  Outstanding, beginning of year 852 $ 15.81 696 $ 18.18 366 $ 20.78  Granted 460 21.64 514 14.28 500 16.92  Vested (452) 17.19 (297) 18.65 (141) 20.62  Forfeited (26) 19.63 (61) 16.05 (29) 17.42  Outstanding, end of year 834 $ 18.16 852 $ 15.81 696 $ 18.18 
Summary Of Outstanding Restricted Stock Awards And Units	  As of December 31, 2017  Restricted Stock Awards Restricted Stock Units Total  Unvested awards/units 138 696 834  Unrecognized compensation cost $ 319 $ 7,034 $ 7,353  Period to recognize compensation cost 0.2 years 1.8 years 1.8 years (average) 

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted	   Year Ended December 31,  2017 2016 2015  Numerator  Net income $ 50,295 $ 49,540 $ 39,890  Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities (384) (1,050) (1,323)  Net income allocable to common stockholders $ 49,911 $ 48,490 $ 38,567  Denominator  Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 24,280,871 20,679,189 20,569,012  Dilutive effect of restricted stock units 274,638 112,748 —  Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 24,555,509 20,791,937 20,569,012  Earnings per share:  Basic $ 2.06 $ 2.34 $ 1.88  Diluted $ 2.03 $ 2.33 $ 1.88 

Results of Quarterly Operatio48

Results of Quarterly Operations (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Results Of Quarterly Operations (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information	  Quarter  First Second Third Fourth  (in thousands, except per share amounts)  2017  Home sales revenues $ 226,420 $ 287,588 $ 374,935 $ 516,500  Gross margin from home sales revenues $ 44,096 $ 53,700 $ 63,570 $ 90,718  Income before tax expense $ 12,051 $ 23,109 $ 15,156 $ 33,848  Net income $ 8,799 $ 14,831 $ 9,470 $ 17,195  Basic earnings per share $ 0.40 $ 0.67 $ 0.37 $ 0.61  Diluted earnings per share $ 0.40 $ 0.66 $ 0.37 $ 0.60   2016  Home sales revenues $ 181,081 $ 257,179 $ 248,075 $ 292,398  Gross margin from home sales revenues $ 36,728 $ 49,296 $ 50,425 $ 56,157  Income before tax expense $ 12,429 $ 19,097 $ 19,731 $ 21,892  Net income $ 7,983 $ 13,142 $ 13,342 $ 15,073  Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.38 $ 0.62 $ 0.63 $ 0.71 

Supplemental Guarantor Inform49

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	 Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet  As of December 31, 2017 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Assets  Cash and cash equivalents $ 56,234 $ 23,399 $ 9,199 $ — $ 88,832  Cash held in escrow — 37,088 635 — 37,723  Accounts receivable 3,124 9,944 (69) — 12,999  Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 1,434,619 — — (1,434,619) —  Inventories — 1,390,354 — — 1,390,354  Mortgage loans held for sale — — 52,327 — 52,327  Prepaid expenses and other assets 3,028 57,273 511 — 60,812  Deferred tax assets, net 5,555 — — — 5,555  Property and equipment, net 11,694 15,683 534 — 27,911  Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries 28,208 — — 28,208  Amortizable intangible assets, net — 2,938 — — 2,938  Goodwill — 27,363 — — 27,363  Total assets $ 1,542,462 $ 1,564,042 $ 63,137 $ (1,434,619) $ 1,735,022  Liabilities and stockholders’ equity  Liabilities:  Accounts payable $ 1,452 $ 23,057 $ 322 $ — $ 24,831  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 31,814 117,070 1,472 — 150,356  Notes payable 773,963 2,320 — — 776,283  Revolving line of credit — — — — —  Mortgage repurchase facilities — — 48,319 — 48,319  Total liabilities 807,229 142,447 50,113 — 999,789  Stockholders’ equity: 735,233 1,421,595 13,024 (1,434,619) 735,233  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,542,462 $ 1,564,042 $ 63,137 $ (1,434,619) $ 1,735,022     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 2,676 — — 5,656  Investment in subsidiaries 895,990 — — (895,990) —  Inventories — 857,885 — — 857,885  Prepaid expenses and other assets 3,303 31,244 167 — 34,714  Property and equipment, net 1,166 14,747 22 — 15,935  Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries 18,275 — — — 18,275  Amortizable intangible assets, net — 4,204 — — 4,204  Goodwill — 21,365 — — 21,365  Total assets $ 936,351 $ 960,811 $ 6,356 $ (895,990) $ 1,007,528  Liabilities and stockholders’ equity  Liabilities:  Accounts payable $ 257 $ 15,593 $ (124) $ — $ 15,726  Accrued expenses and other liabilities 12,587 49,679 30 — 62,296  Deferred tax liabilities, net 1,782 — — — 1,782  Senior 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: 473,636 889,540 6,450 (895,990) 473,636  Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 936,351 $ 960,811 $ 6,356 $ (895,990) $ 1,007,528 
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Operations	 Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 1,405,443 $ — $ — $ 1,405,443  Land sales and other revenues — 8,503 — — 8,503  — 1,413,946 — — 1,413,946  Financial services revenue — — 9,853 — 9,853  Total revenues — 1,413,946 9,853 — 1,423,799  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (1,153,359) — — (1,153,359)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (6,516) — — (6,516)  — (1,159,875) — — (1,159,875)  Financial services costs — — (8,664) — (8,664)  Selling, general and administrative (48,386) (127,918) — — (176,304)  Acquisition expense (9,905) — — — (9,905)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 83,979 — — (83,979) —  Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries 12,176 — — — 12,176  Other income (expense) 1,080 1,820 37 — 2,937  Income before income tax expense 38,944 127,973 1,226 (83,979) 84,164  Income tax expense 11,351 (44,791) (429) — (33,869)  Net income $ 50,295 $ 83,182 $ 797 $ (83,979) $ 50,295        Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 ( in thousands )   Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 978,733 $ — $ — $ 978,733  Land sales and other revenues — 15,707 — — 15,707  — 994,440 — — 994,440  Financial services revenue — — — — —  Total revenues — 994,440 — — 994,440  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (786,127) — — (786,127)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (14,217) — — (14,217)  — (800,344) — — (800,344)  Financial services costs — — — — —  Selling, general and administrative (25,674) (96,235) (315) — (122,224)  Acquisition expense (490) — — — (490)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 64,297 — — (64,297) —  Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries 191 — — — 191  Other income (expense) 34 1,542 — — 1,576  Income before income tax expense 38,358 99,403 (315) (64,297) 73,149  Income tax expense 11,182 (34,791) — — (23,609)  Net income $ 49,540 $ 64,612 $ (315) $ (64,297) $ 49,540      Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations  For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 ( in thousands )   Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Revenues  Homebuilding revenues  Home sales revenues $ — $ 725,437 $ — $ — $ 725,437  Land sales and other revenues — 9,052 — — 9,052  — 734,489 — — 734,489  Financial services revenue — — — — —  Total revenues — 734,489 — — 734,489  Homebuilding cost of revenues  Cost of homes sales revenues — (579,203) — — (579,203)  Cost of land sales and other revenues — (8,432) — — (8,432)  — (587,635) — — (587,635)  Financial services costs — — — — —  Selling, general and administrative (18,013) (69,827) — — (87,840)  Acquisition expense (491) — — — (491)  Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries 51,197 — — (51,197) —  Other income (expense) 44 1,738 — — 1,782  Income before income tax expense 32,737 78,765 — (51,197) 60,305  Income tax expense 7,153 (27,568) — — (20,415)  Net income $ 39,890 $ 51,197 $ — $ (51,197) $ 39,890 
Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows	    Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities $ (27,787) $ (36,309) $ (50,552) $ — $ (114,648)  Net cash used in investing activities $ (456,299) $ (118,583) $ (513) $ 440,949 $ (134,446)  Financing activities  Borrowings under revolving credit facilities $ 175,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 175,000  Payments on revolving credit facilities (370,000) — — — (370,000)  Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 527,500 — — — 527,500  Proceeds from insurance premium notes and other — 2,320 — — 2,320  Repayment of debt assumed in business combination — (151,919) — — (151,919)  Principal payments on notes payable — (6,998) — — (6,998)  Debt issuance costs (8,579) — — — (8,579)  Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards (5,231) — — — (5,231)  Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary 108,930 326,242 5,777 (440,949) —  Net proceeds from mortgage repurchase facilities — — 48,320 — 48,320  Net proceeds from issuances of common stock 98,063 — — — 98,063  Net cash provided by financing activities $ 525,683 $ 169,645 $ 54,097 $ (440,949) $ 308,476  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ 41,597 $ 14,753 $ 3,032 $ — $ 59,382  Cash and cash equivalents  Beginning of period $ 14,637 $ 8,646 $ 6,167 $ — $ 29,450  End of period $ 56,234 $ 23,399 $ 9,199 $ — $ 88,832     Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities $ (16,138) $ (29,123) $ (575) $ — $ (45,836)  Net cash used in investing activities $ (58,032) $ (5,585) $ (23) $ 40,439 $ (23,201)  Financing activities  Borrowings under revolving credit facilities $ 220,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 220,000  Payments on revolving credit facilities (160,000) — — — (160,000)  Proceeds from issuance of senior notes — — — — —  Proceeds from insurance premium notes and other — 11,612 — — 11,612  Repurchases of common stock under our stock repurchase program (2,393) — — — (2,393)  Principal payments on notes payable — (9,217) — — (9,217)  Debt issuance costs (1,156) — — — (1,156)  Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards (1,015) — — — (1,015)  Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary — 33,674 6,765 (40,439) —  Net proceeds from mortgage repurchase facilities — — — — —  Net proceeds from issuances of common stock 11,369 — — — 11,369  Net cash provided by financing activities $ 66,805 $ 36,069 $ 6,765 $ (40,439) $ 69,200  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $ (7,365) $ 1,361 $ 6,167 $ — $ 163  Cash and cash equivalents  Beginning of period $ 22,002 $ 7,285 $ — $ — $ 29,287  End of period $ 14,637 $ 8,646 $ 6,167 $ — $ 29,450       Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows  For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 ( in thousands )  Guarantor Non Guarantor Elimination Consolidated  CCS Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Entries CCS  Net cash used in operating activities $ (3,742) $ (158,992) $ — $ — $ (162,734)  Net cash used in investing activities (167,244) (3,839) — 166,851 (4,232)  Financing activities  Borrowings under revolving credit facilities 180,000 — — — 180,000  Payments on revolving credit facilities (65,000) — — — (65,000)  Proceeds from issuance of senior notes 58,956 — — — 58,956  Proceeds from issuance of notes payable — 1,169 — — 1,169  Principal payments on notes payable — (8,656) — — (8,656)  Debt issuance costs (2,817) — — — (2,817)  Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards (861) — — — (861)  Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary — 166,851 — (166,851) —  Net cash provided by financing activities 170,278 159,364 — (166,851) 162,791  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (708) (3,467) — — (4,175)  Cash and cash equivalents  Beginning of period 22,710 10,752 — — 33,462  End of period $ 22,002 $ 7,285 $ — $ — $ 29,287    

Nature of Operations and Summ50

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Aug. 04, 2017USD ($)shares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)item	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)item	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)item	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)segmentitem	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment												4
Total cash consideration												$ 130,047
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable		$ 0	$ 0				$ 0				$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Number of communities, impairment charges | item		5	5								5	5
Impairment of real estate inventory												$ 800	0	$ 0
Home sales revenues			$ 516,500	$ 374,935	$ 287,588	$ 226,420	292,398	$ 248,075	$ 257,179	$ 181,081		1,405,443	978,733	725,437
Catch-up depreciation expense												700
Mortgage loans available-for-sale		$ 52,327	52,327								$ 52,327	52,327
Mortgage loans available-for-sale outstanding principal balance		50,400	50,400								50,400	50,400
Net gain from changes in fair value of mortgage loans held in inventory												1,900
Realized net gains from the sale of mortgages												4,200
Earnest money deposits		14,100	14,100				7,300				14,100	14,100	7,300
Tax valuation allowance		0	0				0				0	0	0
Reserves for uncetain tax positions		0	0				0				0	0	0
Goodwill impairment												0	0
Non-refundable cash deposits		18,900	$ 18,900				$ 10,500				18,900	18,900	10,500
UCP, Inc [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Total cash consideration	$ 100,150
Home sales revenues											$ 201,400
Sundquist [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Home sales revenues		$ 18,700
Build On Your Own Lot [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Home sales revenues												10,400	$ 7,300	$ 6,100
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
ASU 2016-09 [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Excess tax benefit												$ 1,100

Nature of Operations and Summ51

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Estimated Lives Of Property Plant And Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Building And Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	3 years
Building And Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	40 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	3 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	10 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	3 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	25 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	2 years
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	7 years
Model Furnishings [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	2 years
Model Furnishings [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	5 years
Computer Hardware and Software [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	1 year
Computer Hardware and Software [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of asset	5 years

Nature of Operations and Summ52

Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Amortizable Classification Of Intangible Assets) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
Home Plans [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	7 years
Minimum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Home Construction Contracts [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	1 year
Minimum [Member] | Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	2 years
Minimum [Member] | Cell Phone Tower Leases [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	4 years
Maximum [Member] | Home Construction Contracts [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	2 years
Maximum [Member] | Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	5 years
Maximum [Member] | Cell Phone Tower Leases [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	20 years

Reporting Segments (Schedule Of

Reporting Segments (Schedule Of Total Revenue And Pretax Income By Segment) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)state	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)statesegment	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating states | state	10								10
Number of operating segments | segment									4
Total revenue									$ 1,423,799	$ 994,440	$ 734,489
Total income before income tax expense	$ 33,848	$ 15,156	$ 23,109	$ 12,051	$ 21,892	$ 19,731	$ 19,097	$ 12,429	84,164	73,149	60,305
West [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									210,696
Total income before income tax expense									14,640
Mountain [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									616,517	504,293	349,072
Total income before income tax expense									75,704	66,613	49,515
Texas [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									165,170	147,006	116,229
Total income before income tax expense									10,952	2,686	4,260
Southeast [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									421,563	343,141	269,188
Total income before income tax expense									29,662	31,138	23,574
Financial Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue									9,853
Total income before income tax expense									1,225
Corporate [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue
Total income before income tax expense									$ (48,019)	$ (27,288)	$ (17,044)

Reporting Segments (Schedule 54

Reporting Segments (Schedule Of Total Assets By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 1,735,022	$ 1,007,528
West [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	273,749
Mountain [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	571,880	541,657
Texas [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	192,078	138,392
Southeast [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	401,618	262,448
Financial Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	63,137
Corporate [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 232,560	$ 65,031

Business Combinations (Narrativ

Business Combinations (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Aug. 04, 2017USD ($)item$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2017USD ($)
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Total cash consideration												$ 130,047
Acquisition expense												9,905	$ 490	$ 491
Proceeds from sale of South Carolina operations												17,074
Homebuilding revenues			$ 516,500	$ 374,935	$ 287,588	$ 226,420	$ 292,398	$ 248,075	$ 257,179	$ 181,081		1,405,443	978,733	725,437
Income before tax expense			33,848	15,156	23,109	12,051	21,892	19,731	19,097	12,429		84,164	73,149	60,305
Net income			17,195	$ 9,470	$ 14,831	$ 8,799	$ 15,073	$ 13,342	$ 13,142	$ 7,983		50,295	$ 49,540	$ 39,890
UCP, Inc [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Cash paid per share | $ / shares	$ 5.32
Total cash consideration	$ 100,150
Business acquisition, paid in cash	96,213
Cash acquired from business acquisition	20,264
Total fair value of awards	6,200
Total fair value of award attribute to services performed by UCP	1,149
Acquisition expense												9,600
Total consideration in cash and equity	$ 209,036
Number of lots | item	4,199
Number of communities | item	43
Number of homes in backlog | item	346
Number of model homes | item	59
Goodwill amount expected to be tax deductible		$ 6,500	$ 6,500								$ 6,500	$ 6,500
Homebuilding revenues											201,400
Income before tax expense											$ 20,500
UCP, Inc [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Market gross margin		6.00%	6.00%								6.00%	6.00%
UCP, Inc [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Market gross margin		20.00%	20.00%								20.00%	20.00%
UCP, Inc [Member] | Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Conversion of stock, shares | shares	200
Sundquist [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Acquisition expense												$ 300
Total consideration in cash and equity															$ 50,203
Goodwill amount expected to be tax deductible		$ 4,800	$ 4,800								$ 4,800	$ 4,800
Homebuilding revenues		18,700
Income before tax expense		$ 3,900
Sundquist [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Market gross margin		6.00%	6.00%								6.00%	6.00%
Sundquist [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Market gross margin		20.00%	20.00%								20.00%	20.00%
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) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Aug. 04, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Total cash consideration		$ 130,047
UCP, Inc [Member]
UCP Shares (including noncontrolling interest)	18,085
Cash paid per share	$ 5.32
Cash consideration	$ 96,213
Cash consideration pertaining to stockholder exercising appraisal rights	3,937
Total cash consideration	$ 100,150
Closing price of Century Communities stock	$ 25.80
Total replacement award value	$ 1,149
Total equity consideration	108,886
Total consideration in cash and equity	209,036
UCP, Inc [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Consideration attributable to common stock	$ 107,737
Century Common Stock [Member] | UCP, Inc [Member]
Exchange ratio	0.2309%
Number of CCS shares issued	4,176

Business Combinations (Schedule

Business Combinations (Schedule Of Estimate Of Fair Values Of Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2017	Aug. 04, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Goodwill	$ 27,363			$ 21,365
UCP, Inc [Member]
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 20,264
Accounts receivable			7,248
Inventories			394,098
Prepaid expenses and other assets			6,988
Property and equipment, net			717
Deferred tax asset, net			7,931
Goodwill			5,998
Total assets			443,244
Accounts payable			10,712
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			70,577
Notes payable			152,919
Total liabilities			234,208
Purchase price/Net equity			$ 209,036
Sundquist [Member]
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable		$ 11
Inventories		55,077
Prepaid expenses and other assets		1,050
Property and equipment, net		142
Total assets		56,280
Accounts payable		3,646
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		2,431
Total liabilities		6,077
Purchase price/Net equity		$ 50,203

Business Combinations (Schedu58

Business Combinations (Schedule Of Pro Forma Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Pro Forma Financial Information [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 1,718,924	$ 1,403,514
Income before tax expense	110,764	85,896
Tax expense	(40,822)	(17,848)
Net income	69,942	68,048
Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(456)	(1,204)
Numerator for basic and diluted pro forma EPS	$ 69,486	$ 66,844
Pro forma weighted average shares-basic	28,456,725	24,855,043
Pro forma weighted average shares-diluted	28,760,635	24,967,791
Pro forma basic EPS	$ 2.44	$ 2.69
Pro forma diluted EPS	$ 2.42	$ 2.68

Inventory (Schedule Of Inventor

Inventory (Schedule Of Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory [Abstract]
Homes under construction	$ 869,554	$ 455,454
Land and land development	479,038	373,496
Capitalized interest	41,762	28,935	$ 21,533	$ 11,302
Total inventories	$ 1,390,354	$ 857,885

Amortizable Intangible Assets60

Amortizable Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Amortizable Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross intangible assets	$ 7,237	$ 9,050
Accumulated amortization	(4,299)	(4,846)
Intangible assets, net	2,938	4,204
Amortization expense	1,300	1,900	$ 2,400
Total write off depreciated amortizable intangible assets and related accumulated amortization	1,800	2,200
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross intangible assets		1,185
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross intangible assets	5,065	5,065
In Place Lot Option Contracts [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross intangible assets		628
Cell Phone Tower Leases [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross intangible assets	1,408	1,408
Home Plans [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross intangible assets	$ 764	$ 764

Amortizable Intangible Assets61

Amortizable Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Future Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Amortizable Intangible Assets [Abstract]
2,018	$ 1,181
2,019	765
2,020	173
2,021	113
2,022	73
Thereafter	633
Intangible assets, net	$ 2,938	$ 4,204

Property and Equipment - (Sched

Property and Equipment - (Schedule Of Property And Equipment) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	$ 42,217	$ 22,995
Less accumulated depreciation	(14,306)	(7,060)
Total property and equipment, net	27,911	15,935
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	3,167	3,159
Building And Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	2,069	1,571
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	991	587
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	10,334	958
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	1,938	749
Model Furnishings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	16,113	12,315
Computer Hardware and Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	$ 7,605	$ 3,656

Prepaid Expenses and Other As63

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Schedule Of Prepaid Expenses And Other Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid insurance	$ 6,549	$ 12,259
Lot option and escrow deposits	35,700	12,320
Performance deposits	3,295	1,544
Deferred financing costs revolving line of credit, net	1,795	2,637
Restricted cash	4,881	1,505
Secured note receivable	2,753	2,850
Other	5,839	1,599
Total prepaid expenses and other assets	$ 60,812	$ 34,714

Investment in Unconsolidated 64

Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 01, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries		$ 28,208	$ 18,275
Aggregate investment amount		28,200
Outside basis		5,400
Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries		12,176	$ 191
Distribution of income from unconsolidated subsidiaries		5,243
Goodwill [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Outside basis		$ 4,400
Intangible Assets [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Amortization period		10 years
Trade Names [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Outside basis		$ 1,100
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	12 months
Incurred acquisition-related costs	$ 100
Formation [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	3,000
Formation [Member] | WJH [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	$ 3,000

Investment in Unconsolidated 65

Investment in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries (Schedule of Unaudited Selected Financial Information) (Details) - WJH [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventories	$ 101,649	$ 42,069
Total assets	136,531	63,572
Total liabilities	91,002	39,733
Partners' capital	45,529	23,839
Homebuilding revenues	271,653	31,019
Income before income tax expense	$ 26,185	$ 2,839

Accrued Expenses and Other Li66

Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Schedule Of Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Earnest money deposits	$ 14,077	$ 7,304
Warranty reserve	8,531	2,479	$ 2,622	$ 2,194
Accrued compensation costs	22,129	12,627
Land development and home construction accruals	61,918	31,486
Liability for product financing arrangement	19,751
Accrued interest	14,435	3,039
Income taxes payable	851	783
Other	8,664	4,578
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$ 150,356	$ 62,296

Warranties (Schedule Of Changes

Warranties (Schedule Of Changes In Warranty Accrual) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Warranties [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 2,479	$ 2,622	$ 2,194
Warranty reserves assumed in business combinations	5,327
Warranty expense provisions	4,709	2,873	2,676
Payments	(2,526)	(1,610)	(1,628)
Warranty adjustment	(1,458)	(1,406)	(620)
Ending balance	$ 8,531	$ 2,479	$ 2,622

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Apr. 10, 2017USD ($)

Feb. 24, 2017USD ($)

Apr. 19, 2016USD ($)

Jul. 31, 2015USD ($)

Jul. 30, 2015USD ($)

Oct. 21, 2014USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)item

May 31, 2017USD ($)

Apr. 30, 2017USD ($)

Jan. 31, 2017USD ($)

Oct. 31, 2015USD ($)

Apr. 30, 2015USD ($)

Feb. 28, 2015USD ($)

May 31, 2014USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)item

Sep. 15, 2017USD ($)

Feb. 23, 2017USD ($)

Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)

Apr. 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

$ 48,319,000

$ 48,319,000

Land development notes, outstanding

$ 2,300,000

$ 2,300,000

Number of repaid outstanding insurance premium notes | item

4

4

Insurance premium notes, outstanding

6,000,000

6.875% Senior Notes, outstanding

$ 379,238,000

$ 379,238,000

$ 253,089,000

5.875% Senior Notes, outstanding

394,725,000

394,725,000

First Modification Agreement [Member] | Bank of America [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Uncommitted option to increase credit facility

$ 100,000,000

$ 80,000,000

Master Repurchase Agreement And Second Master Repurchase Agreement [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Outstanding amount, mortgage loans held for sale

$ 48,300,000

$ 48,300,000

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

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

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Maturity date

Oct. 21, 2019

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] | 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] | 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]

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

Line Of Credit [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Covenant description

The Credit Agreement also requires us to maintain (i) a leverage ratio of not more than 1.50 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 the our tangible net worth.

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

Line Of Credit [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Line of credit facility. maximum borrowing capacity

80,000,000

Letter of credit sublimit

$ 20,000,000

Leverage ratio

1.50

1.50

Interest coverage ratio

1.50

1.50

Risk asset ratio

1.25

Line Of Credit [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Leverage ratio

1

1

Interest coverage ratio

1

1

Line Of Credit [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

3.25%

Line Of Credit [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

2.75%

Line Of Credit [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

2.25%

Line Of Credit [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Basis spread on variable rate

1.75%

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

December 2017 Exchange Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Principal amount

$ 400,000,000

$ 400,000,000

Interest rate

5.875%

5.875%

Maturity year

2,025

May 2017 Senior Notes And December 2017 Exchange Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

5.875% Senior Notes, outstanding

$ 394,700,000

$ 394,700,000

5.875% Senior Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

Maturity date

2025-07

Existing 6.875% Notes [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

6.875% Senior Notes, outstanding

$ 379,200,000

$ 379,200,000

Debt (Schedule Of Outstanding D

Debt (Schedule Of Outstanding Debt Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt [Abstract]
6.875% Senior Notes	$ 379,238	$ 253,089
5.875% senior notes	394,725
Financing obligations	2,320	5,999
Senior notes payable	776,283	259,088
Revolving line of credit		195,000
Mortgage repurchase facilities	48,319
Total debt (Carrying amount)	$ 824,602	$ 454,088

Debt (Schedule Of Aggregate Ann

Debt (Schedule Of Aggregate Annual Maturities Of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt [Abstract]
2,018	$ 50,639
2,019
2,020
2,021
2,022	385,000
Thereafter	400,000
Total	835,639
Less: Discount and deferred financing costs, net on senior notes	(11,037)
Total debt (Carrying amount)	$ 824,602	$ 454,088

Interest (Schedule Of Capitaliz

Interest (Schedule Of Capitalized Interest Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Interest [Abstract]
Interest capitalized beginning of period	$ 28,935	$ 21,533	$ 11,302
Interest capitalized during period	45,725	26,904	20,313
Less: capitalized interest in cost of sales	(32,898)	(19,502)	(10,082)
Interest capitalized end of period	$ 41,762	$ 28,935	$ 21,533

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 22, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Effective tax rate		35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Deferred tax asset		$ 11,895	$ 3,991
Tax valuation allowance		0	0
Reserves for uncetain tax positions		0	0
Income tax expense		$ 33,869	$ 23,609	$ 20,415
Interest Expense [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Percentage of limitation of tax deduction	30.00%
Net Operating Loss [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Percentage of limitation of tax deduction	80.00%
Tax Year 2018 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Effective tax rate	21.00%
Blended state and federal statutary rate	24.00%
Deferred tax asset	$ 2,800
Federal [Member] | Tax Year 2014 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax year open for audit		2,014
Federal [Member] | Tax Year 2015 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax year open for audit		2,015
Federal [Member] | Tax Year 2016 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax year open for audit		2,016
Federal [Member] | Tax Year 2017 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax year open for audit		2,017
State [Member] | Tax Year 2013 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax year open for audit		2,013
State [Member] | Tax Year 2014 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax year open for audit		2,014
State [Member] | Tax Year 2015 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax year open for audit		2,015
State [Member] | Tax Year 2016 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax year open for audit		2,016
State [Member] | Tax Year 2017 [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income tax year open for audit		2,017

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Incom

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Income Tax Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Federal	$ 29,241	$ 19,417	$ 16,754
State and local	3,954	2,685	2,027
Total current	33,195	22,102	18,781
Federal	920	1,357	1,513
State and local	(246)	150	121
Total deferred	674	1,507	1,634
Income tax expense	$ 33,869	$ 23,609	$ 20,415

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Compo

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense By Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Statutory income tax expense	$ 29,469	$ 25,602	$ 21,107
State income tax expense, net of federal income tax expense	3,596	1,954	1,690
Domestic production activities deduction	(2,513)	(2,146)	(1,766)
Provisional re-measurement of deferred tax assets	2,790
Federal energy credits		(1,944)
Other permanent items	248	221	37
Other adjustments	279
Other adjustments		(78)	(653)
Income tax expense	$ 33,869	$ 23,609	$ 20,415

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Defer

Income Taxes (Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Warranty reserves	$ 1,848	$ 928
Amortizable intangible assets		113
Stock based compensation	1,629	2,105
Accrued compensation and other	574	845
Inventories, additional costs capitalized for tax	7,844
Deferred tax asset	11,895	3,991
Prepaid expenses	148	191
Property and equipment	4,276	2,023
Amortizable intangible assets	1,280
Accrued expenses	636	3,057
Inventories, additional costs capitalized for tax		502
Deferred tax liabiliy	6,340	5,773
Net deferred tax asset	$ 5,555
Net deferred tax liability		$ (1,782)

Fair Value Disclosures (Schedul

Fair Value Disclosures (Schedule Of Carrying Values And Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Mortgage loans held for sale		$ 52,327
Level 2 [Member] | Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Secured notes receivable	[1]	2,753	$ 2,850
Mortgage loans held for sale	[2]	52,327
6.875% senior notes	[3]	379,238	253,089
5.875% senior notes	[3]	394,725
Revolving line of credit	[4]		195,000
Insurance premium notes and other	[4]	2,320	5,999
Mortgage repurchase facilities	[4]	48,319
Level 2 [Member] | Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Secured notes receivable	[1]	2,727	2,828
Mortgage loans held for sale	[2]	52,327
6.875% senior notes	[3]	397,044	260,090
5.875% senior notes	[3]	400,225
Revolving line of credit	[4]		195,000
Insurance premium notes and other	[4]	2,320	$ 5,999
Mortgage repurchase facilities	[4]	$ 48,319
[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 December 31, 2017, which was based on quoted market prices for those committed mortgage loans.
[3]	Estimated fair value of the senior notes incorporated recent trading activity in inactive markets.
[4]	Carrying amount approximates fair value due to short-term nature and interest rate terms.

Operating Leases (Narrative) (D

Operating Leases (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Operating Leases [Abstract]
Rent expense	$ 2.3	$ 1.4	$ 1.1

Operating Leases (Schedule Of F

Operating Leases (Schedule Of Future Minimum Lease Payments) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)
Operating Leases [Abstract]
2,018	$ 3,113
2,019	2,314
2,020	1,956
2,021	1,418
2,022	252
Thereafter
Future minimum lease payments	$ 9,053

Post-Retirement Plan (Narrative

Post-Retirement Plan (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Post-Retirement Plan [Abstract]
Matching contribution, percentage	50.00%
Employer contribution, percet of employee's gross pay	6.00%
Contribution, amount	$ 1	$ 0.4	$ 0.2

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value	$ 21.64	$ 14.28	$ 16.92
Compensation expense	$ 9.5	$ 6.7	$ 5.2

Stock-Based Compensation (Summa

Stock-Based Compensation (Summarizes Of Restricted Stock Award Activity) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning of (shares)	852	696	366
Granted (shares)	460	514	500
Vested (shares)	(452)	(297)	(141)
Forfeited (shares)	(26)	(61)	(29)
Outstanding, end of year (shares)	834	852	696
Outstanding, beginning of (Weighted average per share grant date fair value)	$ 15.81	$ 18.18	$ 20.78
Granted (Weighted average per share grant fair value)	21.64	14.28	16.92
Vested (Weighted average per share grant fair value)	17.19	18.65	20.62
Forfeited (Weighted average per share grant fair value)	19.63	16.05	17.42
Outstanding, end of year (Weighted average per share grant fair value)	$ 18.16	$ 15.81	$ 18.18

Stock-Based Compensation (Sum82

Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Outstanding Restricted Stock Awards And Units) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested awards/units	834	852	696	366
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 7,353
Period to recognize compensation cost	1 year 9 months 18 days
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested awards/units	138
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 319
Period to recognize compensation cost	2 months 12 days
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested awards/units	696
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 7,034
Period to recognize compensation cost	1 year 9 months 18 days

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Aug. 09, 2017	Nov. 07, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Aug. 04, 2017
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock shares authorized			100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, par value			$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock shares authorized			50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, par value			$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock shares issued			29,502,624	21,620,544
Common stock shares outstanding			29,502,624	21,620,544
Net proceeds from issuances of common stock			$ 98,063	$ 11,369
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			300,000
Common stock shares for stock award issuance			1,800,000
2017 Incentive Plan [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock shares for stock award, available for issuance			1,200,000
Common stock shares rolled into plan			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			3,700,000	600,000
Net proceeds from issuances of common stock			$ 98,100	$ 11,400
Comissions and fees paid to Sales Agents			$ 2,000	$ 200

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								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Numerator
Net income	$ 17,195	$ 9,470	$ 14,831	$ 8,799	$ 15,073	$ 13,342	$ 13,142	$ 7,983	$ 50,295	$ 49,540	$ 39,890
Less: Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities									(384)	(1,050)	(1,323)
Net income allocable to common stockholders									$ 49,911	$ 48,490	$ 38,567
Denominator
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic									24,280,871	20,679,189	20,569,012
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units									274,638	112,748
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted									24,555,509	20,791,937	20,569,012
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 0.61	$ 0.37	$ 0.67	$ 0.40					$ 2.06	$ 2.34	$ 1.88
Diluted	$ 0.60	$ 0.37	$ 0.66	$ 0.40					$ 2.03	$ 2.33	$ 1.88

Related-Party Transactions (Nar

Related-Party Transactions (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Related-Party Transactions [Abstract]
Gross margin benefit	$ 0.8	$ 2.9	$ 1.8

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Outstanding letters of credit and performance bonds	$ 78.3	$ 70.1

Results of Quarterly Operatio87

Results of Quarterly Operations (Unaudited) (Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Results Of Quarterly Operations (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Home sales revenues	$ 516,500	$ 374,935	$ 287,588	$ 226,420	$ 292,398	$ 248,075	$ 257,179	$ 181,081	$ 1,405,443	$ 978,733	$ 725,437
Gross margin from home sales revenues	90,718	63,570	53,700	44,096	56,157	50,425	49,296	36,728
Income before tax expense	33,848	15,156	23,109	12,051	21,892	19,731	19,097	12,429	84,164	73,149	60,305
Net income	$ 17,195	$ 9,470	$ 14,831	$ 8,799	$ 15,073	$ 13,342	$ 13,142	$ 7,983	$ 50,295	$ 49,540	$ 39,890
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.61	$ 0.37	$ 0.67	$ 0.40					$ 2.06	$ 2.34	$ 1.88
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.60	$ 0.37	$ 0.66	$ 0.40					$ 2.03	$ 2.33	$ 1.88
Basic and diluted earnings per share					$ 0.71	$ 0.63	$ 0.62	$ 0.38

Supplemental Guarantor Inform88

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Narrative) (Details)	1 Months Ended
	May 31, 2017	Feb. 28, 2015
Initial Exchange Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		6.875%
Maturity year		2,022
May 2017 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.875%
Maturity year	2,025

Supplemental Guarantor Inform89

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 88,832	$ 29,450	$ 29,287	$ 33,462
Cash held in escrow	37,723	20,044
Accounts receivable	12,999	5,656
Inventories	1,390,354	857,885
Mortgage loans held for sale	52,327
Prepaid expenses and other assets	60,812	34,714
Deferred tax asset, net	5,555
Property and equipment, net	27,911	15,935
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	28,208	18,275
Amortizable intangible assets, net	2,938	4,204
Goodwill	27,363	21,365
Total assets	1,735,022	1,007,528
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	24,831	15,726
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	150,356	62,296
Deferred tax liability		1,782
Notes payable	776,283	259,088
Revolving line of credit		195,000
Mortgage repurchase facilities	48,319
Total liabilities	999,789	533,892
Stockholders' equity:	735,233	473,636	409,479	365,205
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,735,022	1,007,528
CCS [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	56,234	14,637	22,002	22,710
Accounts receivable	3,124	2,980
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	1,434,619	895,990
Prepaid expenses and other assets	3,028	3,303
Deferred tax asset, net	5,555
Property and equipment, net	11,694	1,166
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiaries	28,208	18,275
Total assets	1,542,462	936,351
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,452	257
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	31,814	12,587
Deferred tax liability		1,782
Notes payable	773,963	253,089
Revolving line of credit		195,000
Total liabilities	807,229	462,715
Stockholders' equity:	735,233	473,636
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,542,462	936,351
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	23,399	8,646	$ 7,285	$ 10,752
Cash held in escrow	37,088	20,044
Accounts receivable	9,944	2,676
Inventories	1,390,354	857,885
Prepaid expenses and other assets	57,273	31,244
Property and equipment, net	15,683	14,747
Amortizable intangible assets, net	2,938	4,204
Goodwill	27,363	21,365
Total assets	1,564,042	960,811
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	23,057	15,593
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	117,070	49,679
Notes payable	2,320	5,999
Total liabilities	142,447	71,271
Stockholders' equity:	1,421,595	889,540
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,564,042	960,811
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	9,199	6,167
Cash held in escrow	635
Accounts receivable	(69)
Mortgage loans held for sale	52,327
Prepaid expenses and other assets	511	167
Property and equipment, net	534	22
Total assets	63,137	6,356
Liabilities:
Accounts payable	322	(124)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,472	30
Mortgage repurchase facilities	48,319
Total liabilities	50,113	(94)
Stockholders' equity:	13,024	6,450
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	63,137	6,356
Elimination Entries [Member]
Assets
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries	(1,434,619)	(895,990)
Total assets	(1,434,619)	(895,990)
Liabilities:
Stockholders' equity:	(1,434,619)	(895,990)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ (1,434,619)	$ (895,990)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform90

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Revenues
Home sales revenues	$ 516,500	$ 374,935	$ 287,588	$ 226,420	$ 292,398	$ 248,075	$ 257,179	$ 181,081	$ 1,405,443	$ 978,733	$ 725,437
Land sales and other revenues									8,503	15,707	9,052
Homebuilding revenues									1,413,946	994,440	734,489
Financial services revenue									9,853
Total revenues									1,423,799	994,440	734,489
Cost of home sales revenues									(1,153,359)	(786,127)	(579,203)
Costs of land sales and other revenues									(6,516)	(14,217)	(8,432)
Homebuilding cost of revenues									(1,159,875)	(800,344)	(587,635)
Financial services costs									(8,664)
Selling, general, and administrative									(176,304)	(122,224)	(87,840)
Acquisition expense									(9,905)	(490)	(491)
Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries									12,176	191
Other income (expense)									2,937	1,576	1,782
Income before income tax expense	33,848	15,156	23,109	12,051	21,892	19,731	19,097	12,429	84,164	73,149	60,305
Income tax expense									(33,869)	(23,609)	(20,415)
Net income	$ 17,195	$ 9,470	$ 14,831	$ 8,799	$ 15,073	$ 13,342	$ 13,142	$ 7,983	50,295	49,540	39,890
CCS [Member]
Revenues
Selling, general, and administrative									(48,386)	(25,674)	(18,013)
Acquisition expense									(9,905)	(490)	(491)
Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries									83,979	64,297	51,197
Equity in income of unconsolidated subsidiaries									12,176	191
Other income (expense)									1,080	34	44
Income before income tax expense									38,944	38,358	32,737
Income tax expense									11,351	11,182	7,153
Net income									50,295	49,540	39,890
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues
Home sales revenues									1,405,443	978,733	725,437
Land sales and other revenues									8,503	15,707	9,052
Homebuilding revenues									1,413,946	994,440	734,489
Total revenues									1,413,946	994,440	734,489
Cost of home sales revenues									(1,153,359)	(786,127)	(579,203)
Costs of land sales and other revenues									(6,516)	(14,217)	(8,432)
Homebuilding cost of revenues									(1,159,875)	(800,344)	(587,635)
Selling, general, and administrative									(127,918)	(96,235)	(69,827)
Other income (expense)									1,820	1,542	1,738
Income before income tax expense									127,973	99,403	78,765
Income tax expense									(44,791)	(34,791)	(27,568)
Net income									83,182	64,612	51,197
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenues
Financial services revenue									9,853
Total revenues									9,853
Financial services costs									(8,664)
Selling, general, and administrative										(315)
Other income (expense)									37
Income before income tax expense									1,226	(315)
Income tax expense									(429)
Net income									797	(315)
Elimination Entries [Member]
Revenues
Equity in earnings from consolidated subsidiaries									(83,979)	(64,297)	(51,197)
Income before income tax expense									(83,979)	(64,297)	(51,197)
Net income									$ (83,979)	$ (64,297)	$ (51,197)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform91

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Supplemental Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	$ (114,648)	$ (45,836)	$ (162,734)
Net cash used in investing activities	(134,446)	(23,201)	(4,232)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities	175,000	220,000	180,000
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(370,000)	(160,000)	(65,000)
Proceeds from issuance senior notes	527,500		58,956
Proceeds from issuance of insurance premium notes and other	2,320	11,612	1,169
Repurchases of common stock under our stock repurchase program		(2,393)
Repayment of debt assumed in business combination	(151,919)
Principal payments on notes payable	(6,998)	(9,217)	(8,656)
Debt issuance costs	(8,579)	(1,156)	(2,817)
Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards	(5,231)	(1,015)	(861)
Net proceeds from mortgage repurchase facilities	48,320
Net proceeds from issuances of common stock	98,063	11,369
Net cash provided by financing activities	308,476	69,200	162,791
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	59,382	163	(4,175)
Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of period	29,450	29,287	33,462
Cash and cash equivalents, End of period	88,832	29,450	29,287
Elimination Entries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash used in investing activities	440,949	40,439	166,851
Financing activities
Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary	(440,949)	(40,439)	(166,851)
Net cash provided by financing activities	(440,949)	(40,439)	(166,851)
CCS [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	(27,787)	(16,138)	(3,742)
Net cash used in investing activities	(456,299)	(58,032)	(167,244)
Financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities	175,000	220,000	180,000
Payments on revolving credit facilities	(370,000)	(160,000)	(65,000)
Proceeds from issuance senior notes	527,500		58,956
Repurchases of common stock under our stock repurchase program		(2,393)
Debt issuance costs	(8,579)	(1,156)	(2,817)
Repurchases of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards	(5,231)	(1,015)	(861)
Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary	108,930
Net proceeds from issuances of common stock	98,063	11,369
Net cash provided by financing activities	525,683	66,805	170,278
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	41,597	(7,365)	(708)
Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of period	14,637	22,002	22,710
Cash and cash equivalents, End of period	56,234	14,637	22,002
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	(36,309)	(29,123)	(158,992)
Net cash used in investing activities	(118,583)	(5,585)	(3,839)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of insurance premium notes and other	2,320	11,612	1,169
Repayment of debt assumed in business combination	(151,919)
Principal payments on notes payable	(6,998)	(9,217)	(8,656)
Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary	326,242	33,674	166,851
Net cash provided by financing activities	169,645	36,069	159,364
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	14,753	1,361	(3,467)
Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of period	8,646	7,285	10,752
Cash and cash equivalents, End of period	23,399	8,646	$ 7,285
Non Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	(50,552)	(575)
Net cash used in investing activities	(513)	(23)
Financing activities
Payments from (and advances to) parent/subsidiary	5,777	6,765
Net proceeds from mortgage repurchase facilities	48,320
Net cash provided by financing activities	54,097	6,765
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	3,032	6,167
Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of period	6,167
Cash and cash equivalents, End of period	$ 9,199	$ 6,167