M/I Homes (MHO) 10-Q24 Jul 152015 Q2 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

DEI Document

DEI Document - shares	6 Months Ended
DEI Document - shares	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 22, 2015
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	M I HOMES INC
Entity Central Index Key	799,292
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		24,553,165

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 21,773	$ 15,535
Restricted cash	5,174	6,951
Mortgage loans held for sale	75,063	92,794
Inventory	1,040,944	918,589
Property and equipment - net	11,819	11,490
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	28,357	27,769
Deferred income taxes	81,054	94,412
Other assets	50,805	43,870
Total assets	1,314,989	1,211,410
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	90,643	75,338
Customer deposits	18,438	11,759
Other liabilities	67,194	79,723
Community development district (“CDD”) obligations	1,496	2,571
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned	14,115	608
Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations	105,600	30,000
Notes payable bank - financial service operations	69,681	85,379
Notes payable - other	8,230	9,518
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	57,500	57,500
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018	86,250	86,250
Senior notes	228,669	228,469
TOTAL LIABILITIES	747,816	667,115
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred shares - $.01 par value; authorized 2,000,000 shares; 2,000 shares issued and outstanding at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014	48,163	48,163
Common shares - $.01 par value; authorized 58,000,000 shares at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014; issued 27,092,723 shares at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014	271	271
Additional paid-in capital	240,159	238,560
Retained earnings	329,019	308,539
Treasury shares - at cost - 2,539,558 and 2,579,813 shares at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	(50,439)	(51,238)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	567,173	544,295
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 1,314,989	$ 1,211,410

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Parentheticals - Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	58,000,000	58,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	27,092,723	27,092,723
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	2,000	2,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	2,000	2,000
Treasury Stock, Shares	2,539,558	2,579,813

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Revenue	$ 322,856	$ 281,608	$ 586,015	$ 516,449
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Land and housing	252,595	221,217	458,778	405,181
Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	804	0	804
General and administrative	21,705	21,281	41,039	39,596
Selling	22,935	20,251	40,621	36,220
Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated joint ventures	(14)	22	(212)	(40)
Interest	3,750	2,730	8,212	6,900
Total costs and expenses	300,971	266,305	548,438	488,661
Income before income taxes	21,885	15,303	37,577	27,788
Provision for income taxes	8,535	1,749	14,659	1,602
Net income	13,350	13,554	22,918	26,186
Preferred Dividends	1,219	1,219	2,438	2,438
Net income to common shareholders	$ 12,131	$ 12,335	$ 20,480	$ 23,748
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic	$ 0.49	$ 0.50	$ 0.84	$ 0.97
Diluted	$ 0.43	$ 0.44	$ 0.74	$ 0.85
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Basic	24,531	24,470	24,523	24,444
Diluted	30,023	29,913	30,002	29,891

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Preferred Shares [Member]	Common Shares [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Shares [Member]
Shares Outstanding, Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014		2,000	24,512,910
Stockholders' Equity, Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 544,295	$ 48,163	$ 271	$ 238,560	$ 308,539	$ (51,238)
Stockholders' Equity, Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2015	567,173	$ 48,163	$ 271	240,159	329,019	(50,439)
Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2015		2,000	24,553,165
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	22,918				22,918
Dividends, Preferred Stock	(2,438)				$ (2,438)
Stock options exercised, shares			23,640
Stock options exercised	340			(129)		469
Stock-based compensation expense	1,978			1,978
Deferral of executive and director compensation	80			80
Executive and director deferred compensation distributions shares			16,615
Executive and director deferred compensation distributions	$ 0			$ (330)		$ 330

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 22,918	$ 26,186
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Inventory valuation adjustments and abandoned land transaction write-offs	0	804
Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated joint ventures	(212)	(40)
Mortgage loan originations	(333,684)	(278,410)
Proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans	350,591	298,953
Fair value adjustment of mortgage loans held for sale	824	(3,515)
Capitalization of originated Mortgage Servicing Rights	(2,283)	(2,006)
Amortization of Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs)	552	362
Depreciation	3,141	2,392
Amortization of debt discount and debt issue costs	1,594	1,557
Stock-based compensation expense	1,978	1,794
Deferred Income Tax Expense	13,358	10,644
Deferred tax asset valuation allowances	0	(9,291)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Cash held in escrow	194	7
Inventory	(108,165)	(122,616)
Other assets	(6,551)	(2,760)
Accounts payable	15,305	17,099
Customer deposits	6,679	3,757
Accrued compensation	(11,387)	(9,991)
Other liabilities	(1,062)	(1,595)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(46,210)	(66,669)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Change in restricted cash	1,583	3,819
Purchase of property and equipment	(1,401)	(1,677)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(4,210)	(13,484)
Net Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Servicing Rights	0	2,135
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,028)	(9,207)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	220,700	0
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	(145,100)	0
Net proceeds from (Repayments of) bank borrowings - financial services operations	(15,698)	(18,115)
Principal repayments of notes payable-other and CDD bond obligations	(1,288)	(73)
Dividends paid on preferred shares	(2,438)	(2,438)
Debt issue costs	(40)	(40)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	340	1,460
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	56,476	(19,206)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	6,238	(95,082)
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period	15,535	128,725
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	21,773	33,643
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR:
Interest — net of amount capitalized	6,696	5,238
Income taxes	1,278	550
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD
Community development district infrastructure	(1,075)	(1,246)
Consolidated inventory not owned	13,507	(507)
Distribution of single-family lots from unconsolidated joint ventures	$ 3,834	$ 6,608

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Jun. 30, 2015
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]	Basis of Presentation The accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (the “financial statements”) of M/I Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) and notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information. The financial statements include the accounts of the Company. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring in nature) necessary for a fair presentation of financial results for the interim periods presented. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (the “ 2014 Form 10-K”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during that period. Actual results could differ from these estimates and have a significant impact on the financial condition and results of operations and cash flows. With regard to the Company, estimates and assumptions are inherent in calculations relating to valuation of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures, property and equipment depreciation, valuation of derivative financial instruments, accounts payable on inventory, accruals for costs to complete inventory, accruals for warranty claims, accruals for self-insured general liability claims, litigation, accruals for health care and workers’ compensation, accruals for guaranteed or indemnified loans, stock-based compensation expense, income taxes, and contingencies. Items that could have a significant impact on these estimates and assumptions include the risks and uncertainties listed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of our 2014 Form 10-K, as the same may be updated from time to time in our subsequent filings with the SEC. Impact of New Accounting Standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014-09”), which provides guidance for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets and supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition , and most industry-specific guidance. This ASU also supersedes some cost guidance included in Subtopic 605-35, “Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts.” ASU 2014-09’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under today’s guidance, including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2017 and, at that time, the Company may adopt the new standard under the full retrospective approach or the modified retrospective approach. Early adoption is not permitted. On July 9, 2015, the FASB approved the proposal to defer the effective date of ASU 2014-09 standard by one year. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date, and the standard is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the method and impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-03”). ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts or premiums. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs would not be affected by the amendments in ASU 2015-03. ASU 2015-03 will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2015-03 is to be applied on a retrospective basis and represents a change in accounting principle. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2015-03 may have on our consolidated financial statements or disclosures and expects adoption to impact our consolidated balance sheet but not our results of operations.

Inventory and Capitalized Inter

Inventory and Capitalized Interest	6 Months Ended
Inventory and Capitalized Interest	Jun. 30, 2015
Inventory [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	Inventory and Capitalized Interest Inventory Inventory is recorded at cost, unless events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the land is impaired, at which point the inventory is written down to fair value (see Note 4 for additional details relating to our procedures for evaluating our inventories for impairment). Inventory includes the costs of land acquisition, land development and home construction, capitalized interest, real estate taxes, direct overhead costs incurred during development and home construction, and common costs that benefit the entire community, less impairments, if any. A summary of the Company’s inventory as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is as follows: (In thousands) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Single-family lots, land and land development costs $ 486,895 $ 463,198 Land held for sale 5,754 10,647 Homes under construction 444,855 371,119 Model homes and furnishings - at cost (less accumulated depreciation: June 30, 2015 - $7,082; December 31, 2014 - $7,010) 64,206 46,780 Community development district infrastructure 1,496 2,571 Land purchase deposits 23,273 23,495 Consolidated inventory not owned 14,465 779 Total inventory $ 1,040,944 $ 918,589 Single-family lots, land and land development costs include raw land that the Company has purchased to develop into lots, costs incurred to develop the raw land into lots, and lots for which development has been completed, but which have not yet been used to start construction of a home. Homes under construction include homes that are in various stages of construction. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , we had 917 homes (with a carrying value of $157.7 million ) and 979 homes (with a carrying value of $186.7 million ), respectively, included in homes under construction that were not subject to a sales contract. Model homes and furnishings include homes that are under construction or have been completed and are being used as sales models. The amount also includes the net book value of furnishings included in our model homes. Depreciation on model home furnishings is recorded using an accelerated method over the estimated useful life of the assets, typically three years. Land purchase deposits include both refundable and non-refundable amounts paid to third party sellers relating to the purchase of land. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates the land option agreements relating to the land purchase deposits. In the period during which the Company makes the decision not to proceed with the purchase of land under an agreement, the Company expenses any deposits and accumulated pre-acquisition costs relating to such agreement. Capitalized Interest The Company capitalizes interest during land development and home construction. Capitalized interest is charged to land and housing costs and expenses as the related inventory is delivered to a third party. The summary of capitalized interest for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Capitalized interest, beginning of period $ 15,542 $ 13,944 $ 15,296 $ 13,802 Interest capitalized to inventory 4,675 4,730 8,460 7,980 Capitalized interest charged to land and housing costs and expenses (3,780 ) (3,843 ) (7,319 ) (6,951 ) Capitalized interest, end of period $ 16,437 $ 14,831 $ 16,437 $ 14,831 Interest incurred $ 8,425 $ 7,460 $ 16,672 $ 14,880

Investment in Unconsolidated Jo

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Notes)	6 Months Ended
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Notes)	Jun. 30, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	NOTE 3. Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures In order to minimize our investment and risk of land exposure in a single location, we have periodically partnered with other land developers or homebuilders to share in the land investment and development of a property through joint ownership and development agreements, joint ventures, and other similar arrangements. During the six month period ended June 30, 2015 , we increased our total investment in such joint venture arrangements by $0.6 million from $27.8 million at December 31, 2014 to $28.4 million at June 30, 2015 . We use the equity method of accounting for investments in unconsolidated joint ventures over which we exercise significant influence but do not have a controlling interest. Under the equity method, our share of the unconsolidated joint ventures’ earnings or loss, if any, is included in our statement of income. The Company assesses its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures for recoverability on a quarterly basis. Refer to Note 4 for additional details relating to our procedures for evaluating our investments for impairment. For joint venture arrangements where a special purpose entity is established to own the property, we generally enter into limited liability company or similar arrangements (“LLCs”) with the other partners. The Company’s ownership in these LLCs as of both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 ranged from 25% to 61% . These entities typically engage in land development activities for the purpose of distributing or selling developed lots to the Company and its partners in the LLC. We believe that the Company’s maximum exposure related to its investment in these unconsolidated joint ventures as of June 30, 2015 is the amount invested of $28.4 million , which is reported as Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, in addition to a $2.5 million note due to the Company from one of the unconsolidated joint ventures (reported in Other Assets), although we expect to invest further amounts in these unconsolidated joint ventures as development of the properties progresses. Included in the Company’s investment in unconsolidated joint ventures at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were $0.3 million and $0.2 million , respectively, of capitalized interest and other costs. Variable Interest Entities With respect to our investments in these LLCs, we are required, under ASC 810-10, Consolidation (“ASC 810”), to evaluate whether or not such entities should be consolidated into our financial statements. We initially perform these evaluations when each new entity is created and upon any events that require reconsideration of the entity. See Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Variable Interest Entities” in the Company’s 2014 Form 10-K for additional information regarding the Company’s methodology for evaluating entities for consolidation. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , we have determined that one of the LLCs in which we have an interest meets the requirements of a variable interest entity (“VIE”) due to a lack of equity at risk in the entity. However, we have determined that we do not have substantive control over the VIE as we do not have the ability to control the activities that most significantly impact its economic performance. As a result, we are not required to consolidate the VIE into our financial statements, and we instead record the VIE in Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Land Option Agreements In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into land option or purchase agreements for which we generally pay non-refundable deposits. Pursuant to these land option agreements, the Company provides a deposit to the seller as consideration for the right to purchase land at different times in the future, usually at predetermined prices. In accordance with ASC 810, we analyze our land option or purchase agreements to determine whether the corresponding land sellers are VIEs and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary, as further described in Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Land Option Agreements” in the Company’s 2014 Form 10-K. If we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, we will consolidate the VIE in our consolidated financial statements and reflect such assets and liabilities in our Consolidated Inventory not Owned in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. At both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , we have concluded that we were not the primary beneficiary of any VIEs from which we are purchasing under land option or purchase agreements.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Fair Value Measurements There are three measurement input levels for determining fair value: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Fair values determined by Level 1 inputs utilize quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs utilize inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis The Company measures both mortgage loans held for sale and interest rate lock commitments (“IRLCs”) at fair value. Fair value measurement results in a better presentation of the changes in fair values of the loans and the derivative instruments used to economically hedge them. In the normal course of business, our financial services segment enters into contractual commitments to extend credit to buyers of single-family homes with fixed expiration dates. The commitments become effective when the borrowers “lock-in” a specified interest rate within established time frames. Market risk arises if interest rates move adversely between the time of the “lock-in” of rates by the borrower and the sale date of the loan to an investor. To mitigate the effect of the interest rate risk inherent in providing rate lock commitments to borrowers, the Company enters into optional or mandatory delivery forward sale contracts to sell whole loans and mortgage-backed securities to broker/dealers. The forward sale contracts lock in an interest rate and price for the sale of loans similar to the specific rate lock commitments. The Company does not engage in speculative trading or derivative activities. Both the rate lock commitments to borrowers and the forward sale contracts to broker/dealers or investors are undesignated derivatives, and accordingly, are marked to fair value through earnings. Changes in fair value measurements are included in earnings in the accompanying statements of income. The fair value of mortgage loans held for sale is estimated based primarily on published prices for mortgage-backed securities with similar characteristics. To calculate the effects of interest rate movements, the Company utilizes applicable published mortgage-backed security prices, and multiplies the price movement between the rate lock date and the balance sheet date by the notional loan commitment amount. The Company generally sells loans on a servicing released basis, and receives a servicing release premium upon sale. Thus, the value of the servicing rights included in the fair value measurement is based upon contractual terms with investors and depends on the loan type. The Company applies a fallout rate to IRLCs when measuring the fair value of rate lock commitments. Fallout is defined as locked loan commitments for which the Company does not close a mortgage loan and is based on management’s judgment and company experience. The fair value of the Company’s forward sales contracts to broker/dealers solely considers the market price movement of the same type of security between the trade date and the balance sheet date. The market price changes are multiplied by the notional amount of the forward sales contracts to measure the fair value. Interest Rate Lock Commitments. IRLCs are extended to certain home-buying customers who have applied for a mortgage loan and meet certain defined credit and underwriting criteria. Typically, the IRLCs will have a duration of less than six months; however, in certain markets, the duration could extend to twelve months. Some IRLCs are committed to a specific third party investor through the use of best-efforts whole loan delivery commitments matching the exact terms of the IRLC loan. Uncommitted IRLCs are considered derivative instruments and are fair value adjusted, with the resulting gain or loss recorded in current earnings. Forward Sales of Mortgage-Backed Securities. Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (“FMBSs”) are used to protect uncommitted IRLC loans against the risk of changes in interest rates between the lock date and the funding date. FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs are classified and accounted for as non-designated derivative instruments and are recorded at fair value, with gains and losses recorded in current earnings. Mortgage Loans Held for Sale. Mortgage loans held for sale consists primarily of single-family residential loans collateralized by the underlying property. Generally, all of the mortgage loans and related servicing rights are sold to third-party investors shortly after origination. During the intervening period between when a loan is closed and when it is sold to an investor, the interest rate risk is covered through the use of a best-efforts contract or by FMBSs. The FMBSs are classified and accounted for as non-designated derivative instruments, with gains and losses recorded in current earnings. The table below shows the notional amounts of our financial instruments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Best efforts contracts and related committed IRLCs $ 4,126 $ 3,072 Uncommitted IRLCs 75,317 28,028 FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs 75,000 41,000 Best efforts contracts and related mortgage loans held for sale 8,159 61,233 FMBSs related to mortgage loans held for sale 63,000 27,000 Mortgage loans held for sale covered by FMBSs 63,528 26,825 The table below shows the level and measurement of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements June 30, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Mortgage loans held for sale $ 75,063 $ — $ 75,063 $ — Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities 1,250 — 1,250 — Interest rate lock commitments 61 — 61 — Best-efforts contracts (76 ) — (76 ) — Total $ 76,298 $ — $ 76,298 $ — Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2014 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Mortgage loans held for sale $ 92,794 $ — $ 92,794 $ — Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (182 ) — (182 ) — Interest rate lock commitments 288 — 288 — Best-efforts contracts 53 — 53 — Total $ 92,953 $ — $ 92,953 $ — The following table sets forth the amount of (loss) gain recognized, within our revenue in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, on assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Description (in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Mortgage loans held for sale $ (1,182 ) $ 727 $ (824 ) $ 3,515 Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities 1,812 (619 ) 1,432 (1,184 ) Interest rate lock commitments (573 ) 176 (228 ) 897 Best-efforts contracts 31 (179 ) (128 ) (592 ) Total gain recognized $ 88 $ 105 $ 252 $ 2,636 The following tables set forth the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments and their location within the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the periods indicated (except for mortgage loans held for sale which is disclosed as a separate line item): Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives June 30, 2015 June 30, 2015 Description of Derivatives Balance Sheet Location Fair Value (in thousands) Balance Sheet Location Fair Value (in thousands) Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities Other assets $ 1,250 Other liabilities $ — Interest rate lock commitments Other assets 61 Other liabilities — Best-efforts contracts Other assets — Other liabilities 76 Total fair value measurements $ 1,311 $ 76 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives December 31, 2014 December 31, 2014 Description of Derivatives Balance Sheet Location Fair Value (in thousands) Balance Sheet Location Fair Value (in thousands) Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities Other assets $ — Other liabilities $ 182 Interest rate lock commitments Other assets 288 Other liabilities — Best-efforts contracts Other assets 58 Other liabilities 5 Total fair value measurements $ 346 $ 187 Assets Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis Inventory. The Company assesses inventory for recoverability on a quarterly basis based on the difference in the carrying value of the inventory and its fair value at the time of the evaluation. Determining the fair value of a community’s inventory involves a number of variables, estimates and projections, which are Level 3 measurement inputs. See Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Inventory” in the Company’s 2014 Form 10-K for additional information regarding the Company’s methodology for determining fair value. The Company uses significant assumptions to evaluate the recoverability of its inventory, such as estimated average selling price, construction and development costs, absorption pace (reflecting any product mix change strategies implemented or to be implemented), selling strategies, alternative land uses (including disposition of all or a portion of the land owned), or discount rates. Changes in these assumptions could materially impact future cash flow and fair value estimates and may lead the Company to incur additional impairment charges in the future. Our analysis is conducted only if indicators of a decline in value of our inventory exist, which include, among other things, declines in gross margin on sales contracts in backlog or homes that have been delivered, slower than anticipated absorption pace, declines in average sales price or high incentive offers by management to improve absorptions, declines in margins regarding future land sales, or declines in the value of the land itself as a result of third party appraisals. If communities are not recoverable based on the estimated future undiscounted cash flows, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. The table below shows the level and measurement of the Company's assets measured on a non-recurring basis as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Description (in thousands) Hierarchy 2015 2014 (2) 2015 2014 (2) Adjusted basis of inventory (1) Level 3 $ — $ 1,529 $ — $ 1,529 Total losses — 804 — 804 Initial basis of inventory $ — $ 2,333 $ — $ 2,333 (1) The fair values in the table above represent only assets whose carrying values were adjusted in the respective period. (2) The carrying values for these assets may have subsequently increased or decreased from the fair value reported due to activities that have occurred since the measurement date. Investment In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures. We evaluate our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures for impairment on a quarterly basis based on the difference in the investment’s carrying value and its fair value at the time of the evaluation. If the Company has determined that the decline in value is other than temporary, the Company would write down the value of the investment to its estimated fair value. Determining the fair value of investments in unconsolidated joint ventures involves a number of variables, estimates and assumptions, which are Level 3 measurement inputs. See Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures” in the Company’s 2014 Form 10-K for additional information regarding the Company’s methodology for determining fair value. Because of the high degree of judgment involved in developing these assumptions, it is possible that changes in these assumptions could materially impact future cash flow and fair value estimates of the investments which may lead the Company to incur additional impairment charges in the future. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the Company did not record any impairment charges on its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures. Financial Instruments Counterparty Credit Risk. To reduce the risk associated with losses that would be recognized if counterparties failed to perform as contracted, the Company limits the entities with whom management can enter into commitments. This risk of accounting loss is the difference between the market rate at the time of non-performance by the counterparty and the rate to which the Company committed. The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Assets: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 26,947 $ 26,947 $ 22,486 $ 22,486 Mortgage loans held for sale 75,063 75,063 92,794 92,794 Split dollar life insurance policies 202 202 187 187 Notes receivable 3,731 3,527 4,288 3,793 Commitments to extend real estate loans 61 61 289 289 Best-efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale — — 58 58 Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities 1,250 1,250 — — Liabilities: Notes payable - homebuilding operations 105,600 105,600 30,000 30,000 Notes payable - financial services operations 69,681 69,681 85,379 85,379 Notes payable - other 8,230 7,842 9,518 9,089 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 57,500 67,850 57,500 67,634 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 86,250 86,250 86,250 87,544 Senior notes due 2018 228,669 238,050 228,469 239,488 Best-efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale 76 76 — — Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities — — 182 182 Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments: Letters of credit — 536 — 881 The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures of financial instruments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash. The carrying amounts of these items approximate fair value because they are short-term by nature. Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, Forward Sales of Mortgage-Backed Securities, Commitments to Extend Real Estate Loans, Best-Efforts Contracts for Committed IRLCs and Mortgage Loans Held for Sale, 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and 2018 Senior Notes. The fair value of these financial instruments was determined based upon market quotes at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . The market quotes used were quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities along with inputs taken from observable market data by correlation. The inputs were adjusted to account for the condition of the asset or liability. Split Dollar Life Insurance Policies and Notes Receivable. The estimated fair value was determined by calculating the present value of the amounts based on the estimated timing of receipts using discount rates that incorporate management’s estimate of risk associated with the corresponding note receivable. Notes Payable - Homebuilding Operations. The interest rate available to the Company during the quarter ended June 30, 2015 fluctuated with the Alternate Base Rate or the Eurodollar Rate for the Company’s $300 million unsecured revolving credit facility dated July 18, 2013 , as amended on October 20, 2014 (the “Credit Facility”), and thus the carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. Refer to Note 7 for additional information regarding the Credit Facility. Notes Payable - Financial Services Operations. M/I Financial, LLC (“M/I Financial”) is a party to two credit agreements: (1) a $110 million secured mortgage warehousing agreement, dated March 29, 2013, as most recently amended on June 26, 2015 (the “MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement”); and (2) a $15 million mortgage repurchase agreement dated November 13, 2012, as most recently amended on November 4, 2014 (the “MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility”). For each of these credit facilities, the interest rate is based on a variable rate index, and thus their carrying value is a reasonable estimate of fair value. The interest rate available to M/I Financial during the second quarter of 2015 fluctuated with LIBOR. Refer to Note 7 for additional information regarding the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement and the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility. Notes Payable - Other. The estimated fair value was determined by calculating the present value of the future cash flows using the Company’s current incremental borrowing rate. Letters of Credit. Letters of credit of $32.2 million and $33.6 million represent potential commitments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. The letters of credit generally expire within one or two years. The estimated fair value of letters of credit was determined using fees currently charged for similar agreements.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Guarantees and Indemnifications	6 Months Ended
Guarantees and Indemnifications	Jun. 30, 2015
Guarantees [Abstract]
Guarantees [Text Block]	Guarantees and Indemnifications Warranty Warranty reserves are recorded for warranties under our Home Builder’s Limited Warranty (“HBLW”) and our 10-year (Texas markets only) and 30-year (all markets excluding Texas) transferable structural warranty in Other Liabilities on the Company’s Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The warranty reserves for the HBLW are established as a percentage of average sales price and adjusted based on historical payment patterns determined, generally, by geographic area and recent trends. Factors that are given consideration in determining the HBLW reserves include: (1) the historical range of amounts paid per average sales price on a home; (2) type and mix of amenity packages added to the home; (3) any warranty expenditures not considered to be normal and recurring; (4) timing of payments; (5) improvements in quality of construction expected to impact future warranty expenditures; and (6) conditions that may affect certain projects and require a different percentage of average sales price for those specific projects. Changes in estimates for warranties occur due to changes in the historical payment experience and differences between the actual payment pattern experienced during the period and the historical payment pattern used in our evaluation of the warranty reserve balance at the end of each quarter. Actual future warranty costs could differ from our current estimated amount. Our warranty reserves for our transferable structural warranty programs are established on a per-unit basis. While the structural warranty reserve is recorded as each house closes, the sufficiency of the structural warranty per unit charge and total reserve is re-evaluated on an annual basis, with the assistance of an actuary, using our own historical data and trends, industry-wide historical data and trends, and other project specific factors. The reserves are also evaluated quarterly and adjusted if we encounter activity that is inconsistent with the historical experience used in the annual analysis. These reserves are subject to variability due to uncertainties regarding structural defect claims for products we build, the markets in which we build, claim settlement history, insurance and legal interpretations, among other factors. While we believe that our warranty reserves are sufficient to cover our projected costs, there can be no assurances that historical data and trends will accurately predict our actual warranty costs. A summary of warranty activity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Warranty reserves, beginning of period $ 11,551 $ 11,769 $ 12,671 $ 12,291 Warranty expense on homes delivered during the period 2,044 1,680 3,583 3,039 Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties 413 652 676 890 Settlements made during the period (3,370 ) (2,881 ) (6,292 ) (5,000 ) Warranty reserves, end of period $ 10,638 $ 11,220 $ 10,638 $ 11,220 Guarantees In the ordinary course of business, M/I Financial, a 100%-owned subsidiary of M/I Homes, Inc., enters into agreements that guarantee certain purchasers of its mortgage loans that M/I Financial will repurchase a loan if certain conditions occur, primarily if the mortgagor does not meet the terms of the loan within the first six months after the sale of the loan. Loans totaling approximately $21.1 million and $33.4 million were covered under these guarantees as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. The decrease in loans covered by these guarantees from December 31, 2014 is a result of a change in the mix of investors and their related purchase terms. A portion of the revenue paid to M/I Financial for providing the guarantees on these loans was deferred at June 30, 2015 , and will be recognized in income as M/I Financial is released from its obligation under the guarantees. The risk associated with the guarantees above is offset by the value of the underlying assets. M/I Financial has received inquiries concerning underwriting matters from purchasers of its loans regarding certain loans totaling approximately $6.9 million and $9.1 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. The risk associated with the guarantees above is offset by the value of the underlying assets. The decrease from December 31, 2014 was due to M/I Financial reaching a settlement agreement with one of its investors during the first quarter of 2015 which substantially eliminated any liability to repurchase or indemnify loans associated with the loan purchase agreement. M/I Financial has also guaranteed the collectability of certain loans to third party insurers (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Veterans Administration) of those loans for periods ranging from five to thirty years. As of both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the total of all loans indemnified to third party insurers relating to the above agreements was $2.0 million . The maximum potential amount of future payments is equal to the outstanding loan value less the value of the underlying asset plus administrative costs incurred related to foreclosure on the loans, should this event occur. The Company has recorded a liability relating to the guarantees described above totaling $2.1 million and $2.9 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, which is management’s best estimate of the Company’s liability. At June 30, 2015 , the Company had outstanding $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.625% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Senior Notes”), $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes”) and $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of 3.0% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2018 (the “2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes”). The Company’s obligations under the 2018 Senior Notes and the Credit Facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Company’s subsidiaries, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business, certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and other subsidiaries designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries (as defined in Note 11 ), subject to limitations on the aggregate amount invested in such Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility and the indenture for the 2018 Senior Notes. The Company’s obligations under the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by the same subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors of the 2018 Senior Notes and the Credit Facility (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). Refer to Note 7 for a description of the guarantees of the Credit Facility.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Commitments and Contingencies At June 30, 2015 , the Company had outstanding approximately $131.9 million of completion bonds and standby letters of credit, some of which were issued to various local governmental entities that expire at various times through June 2020 . Included in this total are: (1) $86.5 million of performance and maintenance bonds and $19.5 million of performance letters of credit that serve as completion bonds for land development work in progress; (2) $12.7 million of financial letters of credit, of which $6.7 million represent deposits on land and lot purchase agreements; and (3) $13.2 million of financial bonds. At June 30, 2015 , the Company also had options and contingent purchase agreements to acquire land and developed lots with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $495.6 million . Purchase of properties under these agreements is contingent upon satisfaction of certain requirements by the Company and the sellers. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have been named as defendants in certain claims, complaints and legal actions that are incidental to our business. Certain of the liabilities resulting from these matters are covered by insurance. While management currently believes that the ultimate resolution of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows, such matters are subject to inherent uncertainties. The Company has recorded a liability to provide for the anticipated costs, including legal defense costs, associated with the resolution of these matters. However, it is possible that the costs to resolve these matters could differ from the recorded estimates and, therefore, have a material effect on the Company’s net income for the periods in which the matters are resolved. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , we had $0.3 million and $0.2 million accrued for legal expenses, respectively.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
Debt	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Debt Notes Payable - Homebuilding The Credit Facility provides for an aggregate commitment amount of $300 million , including a $125 million sub-facility for letters of credit. In addition, the Credit Facility has an accordion feature under which the Company may increase the aggregate commitment amount up to $400 million , subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments from existing or new lenders. The Credit Facility matures on October 20, 2018 . Interest on amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility is payable at either the Alternate Base Rate plus an initial margin of 150 basis points, or at the Eurodollar Rate plus a margin of 250 basis points, in each case subject to adjustment based on the Company's leverage ratio. The Credit Facility also contains certain financial covenants. At June 30, 2015 , the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants of the Credit Facility. At June 30, 2015 , borrowing availability under the Credit Facility in accordance with the borrowing base calculation was $462.4 million and, as a result, the full amount of the $300 million facility was available. At June 30, 2015 , there were $105.6 million of borrowings outstanding and $27.3 million of letters of credit outstanding, leaving net remaining borrowing availability of $167.1 million . The Company’s obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by all of the Company’s subsidiaries, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business, certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and other subsidiaries designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries (as defined in Note 11 ), subject to limitations on the aggregate amount invested in such Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility and the indenture for the 2018 Senior Notes. The guarantors for the Credit Facility are the same subsidiaries that guarantee the 2018 Senior Notes, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The Company’s obligations under the Credit Facility are general, unsecured senior obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and rank equally in right of payment with all our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness. Our obligations under the Credit Facility are effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness. The Company is party to three secured credit agreements for the issuance of letters of credit outside of the Credit Facility (collectively, the “Letter of Credit Facilities”), with maturity dates ranging from August 31, 2014 to June 1, 2017 . The agreements governing the Letter of Credit Facilities contain limits for the issuance of letters of credit ranging from $5.0 million to $10.0 million , for a combined letter of credit capacity of $20.0 million , of which $4.0 million was uncommitted at June 30, 2015 and could be withdrawn at any time. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , there was $4.9 million and $6.5 million of outstanding letters of credit in aggregate under the Company’s three Letter of Credit Facilities, respectively, which were collateralized with $5.0 million and $6.6 million of the Company’s cash, respectively. Notes Payable — Financial Services The MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement is used to finance eligible residential mortgage loans originated by M/I Financial and provides a maximum borrowing availability of $110 million and an accordion feature which allows for an increase of the maximum borrowing availability of up to an additional $20 million (subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments from existing or new lenders). The maximum principal amount permitted to be outstanding at any one time in aggregate under all warehouse credit lines is $150 million . The minimum required tangible net worth requirement applicable to M/I Financial is $11.0 million and the minimum required liquidity requirement is $5.5 million . On June 26, 2015, the Company entered into a third amendment of the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement, which, among other things, extended the expiration date to June 24, 2016 and adjusted the interest rate to a per annum rate equal to the greater of (1) the floating LIBOR rate plus 250 basis points and (2) 3.0% . The rate had previously been a per annum rate equal to the greater of (1) the floating LIBOR rate plus 275 basis points and (2) 3.0% . The MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility is used to finance eligible residential mortgage loans originated by M/I Financial and is structured as a mortgage repurchase facility with a maximum borrowing availability of $15 million and an expiration date of November 3, 2015 . M/I Financial pays interest on each advance under the MIF Mortgage Repurchase Facility at a per annum rate equal to the floating LIBOR rate plus 275 or 300 basis points depending on the loan type. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , M/I Financial’s total combined maximum borrowing availability under the two credit facilities was $125.0 million . At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , M/I Financial had $69.7 million and $85.4 million outstanding on a combined basis under its credit facilities, respectively, and was in compliance with all financial covenants of those agreements for both periods. Senior Notes As of both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , we had $230.0 million of our 2018 Senior Notes outstanding. The 2018 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 8.625% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, and mature on November 15, 2018. The 2018 Senior Notes are general, unsecured senior obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors and rank equally in right of payment with all our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness. The 2018 Senior Notes are effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness. The 2018 Senior Notes contain certain covenants, as more fully described and defined in the indenture, which limit the ability of the Company and the restricted subsidiaries to, among other things: incur additional indebtedness; make certain payments, including dividends, or repurchase any shares, in an aggregate amount exceeding our “restricted payments basket”; make certain investments; and create or incur certain liens, consolidate or merge with or into other companies, or liquidate or sell or transfer all or substantially all of our assets. These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications as described in the indenture governing the 2018 Senior Notes. As of June 30, 2015 , the Company was in compliance with all terms, conditions, and covenants under the indenture. The 2018 Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior unsecured basis by all of our subsidiaries, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business, certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and other subsidiaries designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries, subject to limitations on the aggregate amount invested in such Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility and the indenture for the 2018 Senior Notes. As of June 30, 2015 , the guarantors for the 2018 Senior Notes are the same subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Facility, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes, and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The Company may redeem all or any portion of the 2018 Senior Notes at a stated redemption price, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon. The redemption price is currently 104.313% of the principal amount outstanding, but will decline to 102.156% of the principal amount outstanding if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on November 15, 2015, and will further decline to 100.000% of the principal amount outstanding if redeemed on or after November 15, 2016, but prior to maturity. The indenture governing our 2018 Senior Notes limits our ability to pay dividends on, and repurchase, our common shares and our 9.75% Series A Preferred Shares (the “Series A Preferred Shares”) to the amount of the positive balance in our “restricted payments basket,” as defined in the indenture. The “restricted payments basket” is equal to $40.0 million (1) plus 50% of our aggregate consolidated net income (or minus 100% of our aggregate consolidated net loss) since October 1, 2010, excluding the income or loss from Unrestricted Subsidiaries, plus (2) 100% of the net cash proceeds from the sale of qualified equity interests, plus other items and subject to other exceptions. The restricted payments basket was $154.5 million and $148.6 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. The determination to pay future dividends on, or make future repurchases of, our common shares or Series A Preferred Shares will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements and compliance with debt covenants and the terms of our Series A Preferred Shares, and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors. Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes In March 2013, the Company issued $86.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.0% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes mature on March 1, 2018. At any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes into the Company’s common shares. The conversion rate initially equals 30.9478 shares per $1,000 of principal amount. This corresponds to an initial conversion price of approximately $32.31 per common share, which equates to approximately 2.7 million common shares. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by those subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors under the Company’s 2018 Senior Notes and 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are senior subordinated unsecured obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, are subordinated in right of payment to our existing and future senior indebtedness and are also effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness. The indenture governing the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes provides that the Company may not redeem the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes prior to March 6, 2016, but also contains provisions requiring the Company to repurchase the notes (subject to certain exceptions), at a holder’s option, upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture). On or after March 6, 2016, the Company may redeem for cash any or all of the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (except for any 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes that the Company is required to repurchase in connection with a fundamental change), but only if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common shares exceeds 130% of the applicable conversion price for the notes on each of at least 20 applicable trading days. The 20 trading days do not need to be consecutive, but must occur during a period of 30 consecutive trading days that ends within 10 trading days immediately prior to the date the Company provides the notice of redemption. The redemption price for the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes to be redeemed will equal 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. In September 2012, the Company issued $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.25% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes mature on September 15, 2017. At any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes into the Company’s common shares. The conversion rate initially equals 42.0159 shares per $1,000 of principal amount. This corresponds to an initial conversion price of approximately $23.80 per common share, which equates to approximately 2.4 million common shares. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by those subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors under the Company’s 2018 Senior Notes and 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are senior subordinated unsecured obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors, are subordinated in right of payment to our existing and future senior indebtedness and are also effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured indebtedness with respect to any assets comprising security or collateral for such indebtedness. The indenture governing the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes provides that we may not redeem the notes prior to their stated maturity date, but also contains provisions requiring the Company to repurchase the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (subject to certain exceptions), at a holder’s option, upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture). Notes Payable - Other The Company had other borrowings, which are reported in Notes Payable - Other in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, totaling $8.2 million and $9.5 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. The balance consists primarily of a mortgage note payable with a $4.1 million principal balance outstanding at June 30, 2015 (and $4.3 million principal balance outstanding at December 31, 2014 ), which is secured by an office building, matures in 2017 and carries an interest rate of 8.1% . The remaining balance is made up of other notes payable incurred through the normal course of business.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share	6 Months Ended
Earnings per Share	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Earnings Per Share The table below presents a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, net income available to common shareholders and basic and diluted income per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2015 2014 2015 2014 NUMERATOR Net income $ 13,350 $ 13,554 $ 22,918 $ 26,186 Preferred stock dividends (1,219 ) (1,219 ) (2,438 ) (2,438 ) Net income to common shareholders 12,131 12,335 20,480 23,748 Interest on 3.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 373 383 745 744 Interest on 3.00% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 502 517 1,005 1,002 Diluted income available to common shareholders $ 13,006 $ 13,235 $ 22,230 $ 25,494 DENOMINATOR Basic weighted average shares outstanding 24,531 24,470 24,523 24,444 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock option awards 243 218 233 228 Deferred compensation awards 164 140 161 134 3.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 2,416 2,416 2,416 2,416 3.00% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 2,669 2,669 2,669 2,669 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding - adjusted for assumed conversions 30,023 29,913 30,002 29,891 Earnings per common share: Basic $ 0.49 $ 0.50 $ 0.84 $ 0.97 Diluted $ 0.43 $ 0.44 $ 0.74 $ 0.85 Anti-dilutive equity awards not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share 1,486 1,287 1,428 1,221 For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the effect of convertible debt was included in the diluted earnings per share calculations.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Income Taxes During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , the Company recorded a tax provision of $8.5 million and $14.7 million , respectively, which reflects income tax expense related to the period’s pre-tax earnings. The effective tax rate for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was 39.0% . During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , the Company recorded a tax provision of $1.7 million and $1.6 million , respectively, which reflects income tax expense related to the period’s pre-tax earnings, as well as a benefit of $4.0 million and $9.3 million , respectively, from the reversal of our state deferred tax asset valuation allowance. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was 11.4% and 5.8% , respectively, which was not meaningful due to the effects of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance and federal and state tax net operating losses (“NOLs”), and there was no correlation between the effective tax rate and the amount of pre-tax income for the period. At June 30, 2015 , the Company had federal NOL carryforwards of approximately $37.9 million and federal credit carryforwards of $7.9 million . Our federal NOL carryforwards may be carried forward from one to 17 years to offset future taxable income with the federal carryforward benefits beginning to expire in 2028. The Company had $10.8 million of state NOL carryforwards at June 30, 2015 . Our state NOLs may be carried forward from one to 17 years, depending on the tax jurisdiction, with $4.5 million expiring between 2022 and 2027 and $6.3 million expiring between 2028 and 2032, absent sufficient state taxable income.

Business Segments

Business Segments	6 Months Ended
Business Segments	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Segments [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Business Segments The Company’s chief operating decision makers evaluate the Company’s performance in various ways, including: (1) the results of our 13 individual homebuilding operating segments and the results of our financial services operations; (2) the results of our three homebuilding reportable segments; and (3) our consolidated financial results. In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), we have identified each homebuilding division as an operating segment as each homebuilding division engages in business activities from which it earns revenue, primarily from the sale and construction of single-family attached and detached homes, acquisition and development of land, and the occasional sale of lots to third parties. Our financial services operations generate revenue primarily from the origination, sale and servicing of mortgage loans and title services primarily for purchasers of the Company’s homes and are included in our financial services reportable segment. In accordance with the aggregation criteria defined in ASC 280, we have determined our reportable segments as follows: Midwest homebuilding, Southern homebuilding, Mid-Atlantic homebuilding and financial services operations. The homebuilding operating segments that are included within each reportable segment have been aggregated because they share similar aggregation characteristics as prescribed in ASC 280 in the following regards: (1) long-term economic characteristics; (2) historical and expected future long-term gross margin percentages; (3) housing products, production processes and methods of distribution; and (4) geographical proximity. The homebuilding operating segments that comprise each of our reportable segments are as follows: Midwest Southern Mid-Atlantic Columbus, Ohio Tampa, Florida Washington, D.C. Cincinnati, Ohio Orlando, Florida Charlotte, North Carolina Indianapolis, Indiana Houston, Texas Raleigh, North Carolina Chicago, Illinois San Antonio, Texas Austin, Texas Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas The following table shows, by segment: revenue, operating income and interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Revenue: Midwest homebuilding $ 118,141 $ 85,549 $ 203,358 $ 165,153 Southern homebuilding 105,399 101,122 203,954 181,322 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 90,382 88,467 161,671 155,639 Financial services (a) 8,934 6,470 17,032 14,335 Total revenue $ 322,856 $ 281,608 $ 586,015 $ 516,449 Operating income: Midwest homebuilding (b) $ 12,219 $ 6,726 $ 20,015 $ 13,969 Southern homebuilding 7,970 8,649 16,561 14,526 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 8,266 7,584 13,026 12,377 Financial services (a) 5,245 3,374 10,569 8,400 Less: Corporate selling, general and administrative expense (8,079 ) (8,278 ) (14,594 ) (14,624 ) Total operating income $ 25,621 $ 18,055 $ 45,577 $ 34,648 Interest expense: Midwest homebuilding $ 563 $ 492 $ 1,887 $ 1,761 Southern homebuilding 1,762 1,368 3,536 2,959 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 1,030 568 2,063 1,563 Financial services (a) 395 302 726 617 Total interest expense $ 3,750 $ 2,730 $ 8,212 $ 6,900 Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated joint ventures (14 ) 22 (212 ) (40 ) Income before income taxes $ 21,885 $ 15,303 $ 37,577 $ 27,788 (a) Our financial services operational results should be viewed in connection with our homebuilding business as its operations originate loans and provide title services primarily for our homebuying customers, with the exception of a small amount of mortgage re-financing. (b) For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , the impact of charges relating to the impairment of operating communities in the Midwest region reduced operating income by $0.8 million . The following tables show total assets by segment at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : June 30, 2015 (In thousands) Midwest Southern Mid-Atlantic Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated Total Deposits on real estate under option or contract $ 4,995 $ 14,768 $ 3,510 $ — $ 23,273 Inventory (a) 326,306 400,139 291,226 — 1,017,671 Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 1,893 26,464 — — 28,357 Other assets 9,374 24,175 14,469 197,670 245,688 Total assets $ 342,568 $ 465,546 $ 309,205 $ 197,670 $ 1,314,989 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Midwest Southern Mid-Atlantic Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated Total Deposits on real estate under option or contract $ 4,573 $ 14,752 $ 4,170 $ — $ 23,495 Inventory (a) 303,037 331,938 260,119 — 895,094 Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 1,764 26,005 — — 27,769 Other assets 7,933 16,829 7,536 232,754 265,052 Total assets $ 317,307 $ 389,524 $ 271,825 $ 232,754 $ 1,211,410 (a) Inventory includes single-family lots, land and land development costs; land held for sale; homes under construction; model homes and furnishings; community development district infrastructure; and consolidated inventory not owned.

Supplemental Guarantor Informat

Supplemental Guarantor Information	6 Months Ended
Supplemental Guarantor Information	Jun. 30, 2015
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]	Supplemental Guarantor Information The Company’s obligations under the 2018 Senior Notes, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are not guaranteed by all of the Company’s subsidiaries and therefore, the Company has disclosed condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, Financial Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or Being Registered. The subsidiary guarantors of the 2018 Senior Notes, the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes and the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes are the same. The following condensed consolidating financial information includes balance sheets, statements of income and cash flow information for M/I Homes, Inc. (the parent company and the issuer of the aforementioned guaranteed notes), the Guarantor Subsidiaries, collectively, and for all other subsidiaries and joint ventures of the Company (the “Unrestricted Subsidiaries”), collectively. Each Guarantor Subsidiary is a direct or indirect 100%-owned subsidiary of M/I Homes, Inc. and has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the (a) 2018 Senior Notes, on a joint and several senior unsecured basis, (b) the 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes on a joint and several senior subordinated unsecured basis and (c) the 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes on a joint and several senior subordinated unsecured basis. There are no significant restrictions on the parent company’s ability to obtain funds from its Guarantor Subsidiaries in the form of a dividend, loan, or other means. As of June 30, 2015 , each of the Company’s subsidiaries is a Guarantor Subsidiary, with the exception of subsidiaries that are primarily engaged in the business of mortgage financing, title insurance or similar financial businesses relating to the homebuilding and home sales business, certain subsidiaries that are not 100%-owned by the Company or another subsidiary, and other subsidiaries designated by the Company as Unrestricted Subsidiaries, subject to limitations on the aggregate amount invested in such Unrestricted Subsidiaries in accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility and the indenture for the 2018 Senior Notes. In the condensed financial tables presented below, the parent company presents all of its 100%-owned subsidiaries as if they were accounted for under the equity method. All applicable corporate expenses have been allocated appropriately among the Guarantor Subsidiaries and Unrestricted Subsidiaries. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 313,921 $ 8,935 $ — $ 322,856 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 252,595 — — 252,595 General and administrative — 17,868 3,837 — 21,705 Selling — 22,935 — — 22,935 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures — — (14 ) — (14 ) Interest — 3,355 395 — 3,750 Total costs and expenses — 296,753 4,218 — 300,971 Income before income taxes — 17,168 4,717 — 21,885 Provision for income taxes — 6,767 1,768 — 8,535 Equity in subsidiaries 13,350 — — (13,350 ) — Net income 13,350 10,401 2,949 (13,350 ) 13,350 Preferred dividends 1,219 — — — 1,219 Net income to common shareholders $ 12,131 $ 10,401 $ 2,949 $ (13,350 ) $ 12,131 Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 275,138 $ 6,470 $ — $ 281,608 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 221,217 — — 221,217 Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 804 — 804 General and administrative — 18,057 3,224 — 21,281 Selling — 20,251 — — 20,251 Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures — — 22 — 22 Interest — 2,428 302 — 2,730 Total costs and expenses — 262,757 3,548 — 266,305 Income before income taxes — 12,381 2,922 — 15,303 Provision for income taxes — 344 1,405 — 1,749 Equity in subsidiaries 13,554 — — (13,554 ) — Net income 13,554 12,037 1,517 (13,554 ) 13,554 Preferred dividends 1,219 — — — 1,219 Net income to common shareholders $ 12,335 $ 12,037 $ 1,517 $ (13,554 ) $ 12,335 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 568,983 $ 17,032 $ — $ 586,015 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 458,778 — — 458,778 General and administrative — 34,254 6,785 — 41,039 Selling — 40,621 — — 40,621 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures — — (212 ) — (212 ) Interest — 7,486 726 — 8,212 Total costs and expenses — 541,139 7,299 — 548,438 Income before income taxes — 27,844 9,733 — 37,577 Provision for income taxes — 11,159 3,500 — 14,659 Equity in subsidiaries 22,918 — — (22,918 ) — Net income 22,918 16,685 6,233 (22,918 ) 22,918 Preferred dividends 2,438 — — — 2,438 Net income to common shareholders $ 20,480 $ 16,685 $ 6,233 $ (22,918 ) $ 20,480 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 502,114 $ 14,335 $ — $ 516,449 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 405,181 — — 405,181 Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 804 — 804 General and administrative — 33,348 6,248 — 39,596 Selling — 36,220 — — 36,220 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures — — (40 ) — (40 ) Interest — 6,282 618 — 6,900 Total costs and expenses — 481,835 6,826 — 488,661 Income before income taxes — 20,279 7,509 — 27,788 (Benefit) provision for income taxes — (1,437 ) 3,039 — 1,602 Equity in subsidiaries 26,186 — — (26,186 ) — Net income 26,186 21,716 4,470 (26,186 ) 26,186 Preferred dividends 2,438 — — — 2,438 Net income to common shareholders $ 23,748 $ 21,716 $ 4,470 $ (26,186 ) $ 23,748 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET June 30, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 9,210 $ 12,563 $ — $ 21,773 Restricted cash — 5,174 — — 5,174 Mortgage loans held for sale — 75,063 — 75,063 Inventory — 1,040,944 — — 1,040,944 Property and equipment - net — 11,514 305 — 11,819 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 13,594 14,763 — 28,357 Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowances — 80,962 92 — 81,054 Investment in subsidiaries 597,385 — — (597,385 ) — Intercompany assets 334,304 — — (334,304 ) — Other assets 7,903 29,249 13,653 — 50,805 TOTAL ASSETS $ 939,592 $ 1,190,647 $ 116,439 $ (931,689 ) $ 1,314,989 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ — $ 90,379 $ 264 $ — $ 90,643 Customer deposits — 18,438 — — 18,438 Intercompany liabilities — 317,567 16,737 (334,304 ) — Other liabilities — 62,196 4,998 — 67,194 Community development district obligations — 1,496 — — 1,496 Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned — 14,115 — — 14,115 Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations — 105,600 — — 105,600 Notes payable bank - financial services operations — — 69,681 — 69,681 Notes payable - other — 8,230 — — 8,230 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 57,500 — — — 57,500 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 86,250 — — — 86,250 Senior notes 228,669 — — — 228,669 TOTAL LIABILITIES 372,419 618,021 91,680 (334,304 ) 747,816 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 567,173 572,626 24,759 (597,385 ) 567,173 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 939,592 $ 1,190,647 $ 116,439 $ (931,689 ) $ 1,314,989 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET December 31, 2014 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 3,872 $ 11,663 $ — $ 15,535 Restricted cash — 6,951 — — 6,951 Mortgage loans held for sale — — 92,794 — 92,794 Inventory — 918,589 — — 918,589 Property and equipment - net — 11,189 301 — 11,490 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 15,033 12,736 — 27,769 Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowances — 94,088 324 — 94,412 Investment in subsidiaries 576,468 — — (576,468 ) — Intercompany assets 330,786 — — (330,786 ) — Other assets 9,260 24,378 10,232 — 43,870 TOTAL ASSETS $ 916,514 $ 1,074,100 $ 128,050 $ (907,254 ) $ 1,211,410 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ — $ 74,344 $ 994 $ — $ 75,338 Customer deposits — 11,759 — — 11,759 Intercompany liabilities — 314,946 15,840 (330,786 ) — Other liabilities — 74,413 5,310 — 79,723 Community development district obligations — 2,571 — — 2,571 Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned — 608 — — 608 Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations — 30,000 — — 30,000 Notes payable bank - financial services operations — — 85,379 — 85,379 Notes payable - other — 9,518 — — 9,518 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 57,500 — — — 57,500 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 86,250 — — — 86,250 Senior notes 228,469 — — — 228,469 TOTAL LIABILITIES 372,219 518,159 107,523 (330,786 ) 667,115 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 544,295 555,941 20,527 (576,468 ) 544,295 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 916,514 $ 1,074,100 $ 128,050 $ (907,254 ) $ 1,211,410 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 2,000 $ (65,777 ) $ 19,567 $ (2,000 ) $ (46,210 ) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Restricted cash — 1,583 — — 1,583 Purchase of property and equipment — (1,337 ) (64 ) — (1,401 ) Intercompany investing 98 — — (98 ) — Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures — (2,555 ) (1,655 ) — (4,210 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 98 (2,309 ) (1,719 ) (98 ) (4,028 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — 220,700 — — 220,700 Principal repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — (145,100 ) — — (145,100 ) Net proceeds from bank borrowings - financial services operations — — (15,698 ) — (15,698 ) Principal proceeds from notes payable - other and CDD bond obligations — (1,288 ) — — (1,288 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 340 — — — 340 Intercompany financing — (888 ) 790 98 — Dividends paid (2,438 ) — (2,000 ) 2,000 (2,438 ) Debt issue costs — — (40 ) — (40 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (2,098 ) 73,424 (16,948 ) 2,098 56,476 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents — 5,338 900 — 6,238 Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period — 3,872 11,663 — 15,535 Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period $ — $ 9,210 $ 12,563 $ — $ 21,773 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 6,400 $ (93,426 ) $ 26,757 $ (6,400 ) $ (66,669 ) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Restricted cash — 3,819 — — 3,819 Purchase of property and equipment — (1,578 ) (99 ) — (1,677 ) Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures — (10,318 ) (3,166 ) — (13,484 ) Net proceeds from the sale of mortgage servicing rights — — 2,135 — 2,135 Net cash used in investing activities — (8,077 ) (1,130 ) — (9,207 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net repayments from bank borrowings - financial services operations — — (18,115 ) — (18,115 ) Principal repayments from notes payable - other and CDD bond obligations — (73 ) — — (73 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,460 — — — 1,460 Intercompany financing (5,422 ) 7,876 (2,454 ) — — Dividends paid (2,438 ) — (6,400 ) 6,400 (2,438 ) Debt issue costs — — (40 ) — (40 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (6,400 ) 7,803 (27,009 ) 6,400 (19,206 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents — (93,700 ) (1,382 ) — (95,082 ) Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period — 113,407 15,318 — 128,725 Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period $ — $ 19,707 $ 13,936 $ — $ 33,643

Inventory and Capitalized Int18

Inventory and Capitalized Interest Inventory (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Inventory and Capitalized Interest Inventory (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
Inventory [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	A summary of the Company’s inventory as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is as follows: (In thousands) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Single-family lots, land and land development costs $ 486,895 $ 463,198 Land held for sale 5,754 10,647 Homes under construction 444,855 371,119 Model homes and furnishings - at cost (less accumulated depreciation: June 30, 2015 - $7,082; December 31, 2014 - $7,010) 64,206 46,780 Community development district infrastructure 1,496 2,571 Land purchase deposits 23,273 23,495 Consolidated inventory not owned 14,465 779 Total inventory $ 1,040,944 $ 918,589
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]	The summary of capitalized interest for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Capitalized interest, beginning of period $ 15,542 $ 13,944 $ 15,296 $ 13,802 Interest capitalized to inventory 4,675 4,730 8,460 7,980 Capitalized interest charged to land and housing costs and expenses (3,780 ) (3,843 ) (7,319 ) (6,951 ) Capitalized interest, end of period $ 16,437 $ 14,831 $ 16,437 $ 14,831 Interest incurred $ 8,425 $ 7,460 $ 16,672 $ 14,880

Fair Value Measurements Fair Va

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]	The table below shows the notional amounts of our financial instruments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Best efforts contracts and related committed IRLCs $ 4,126 $ 3,072 Uncommitted IRLCs 75,317 28,028 FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs 75,000 41,000 Best efforts contracts and related mortgage loans held for sale 8,159 61,233 FMBSs related to mortgage loans held for sale 63,000 27,000 Mortgage loans held for sale covered by FMBSs 63,528 26,825
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The table below shows the level and measurement of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements June 30, 2015 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Mortgage loans held for sale $ 75,063 $ — $ 75,063 $ — Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities 1,250 — 1,250 — Interest rate lock commitments 61 — 61 — Best-efforts contracts (76 ) — (76 ) — Total $ 76,298 $ — $ 76,298 $ — Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements December 31, 2014 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Mortgage loans held for sale $ 92,794 $ — $ 92,794 $ — Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (182 ) — (182 ) — Interest rate lock commitments 288 — 288 — Best-efforts contracts 53 — 53 — Total $ 92,953 $ — $ 92,953 $ —
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, (Loss) Gain in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the amount of (loss) gain recognized, within our revenue in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, on assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Description (in thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Mortgage loans held for sale $ (1,182 ) $ 727 $ (824 ) $ 3,515 Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities 1,812 (619 ) 1,432 (1,184 ) Interest rate lock commitments (573 ) 176 (228 ) 897 Best-efforts contracts 31 (179 ) (128 ) (592 ) Total gain recognized $ 88 $ 105 $ 252 $ 2,636
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	The following tables set forth the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments and their location within the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the periods indicated (except for mortgage loans held for sale which is disclosed as a separate line item): Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives June 30, 2015 June 30, 2015 Description of Derivatives Balance Sheet Location Fair Value (in thousands) Balance Sheet Location Fair Value (in thousands) Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities Other assets $ 1,250 Other liabilities $ — Interest rate lock commitments Other assets 61 Other liabilities — Best-efforts contracts Other assets — Other liabilities 76 Total fair value measurements $ 1,311 $ 76 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives December 31, 2014 December 31, 2014 Description of Derivatives Balance Sheet Location Fair Value (in thousands) Balance Sheet Location Fair Value (in thousands) Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities Other assets $ — Other liabilities $ 182 Interest rate lock commitments Other assets 288 Other liabilities — Best-efforts contracts Other assets 58 Other liabilities 5 Total fair value measurements $ 346 $ 187
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]	The table below shows the level and measurement of the Company's assets measured on a non-recurring basis as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, Description (in thousands) Hierarchy 2015 2014 (2) 2015 2014 (2) Adjusted basis of inventory (1) Level 3 $ — $ 1,529 $ — $ 1,529 Total losses — 804 — 804 Initial basis of inventory $ — $ 2,333 $ — $ 2,333 (1) The fair values in the table above represent only assets whose carrying values were adjusted in the respective period. (2) The carrying values for these assets may have subsequently increased or decreased from the fair value reported due to activities that have occurred since the measurement date.
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	The following table presents the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Assets: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 26,947 $ 26,947 $ 22,486 $ 22,486 Mortgage loans held for sale 75,063 75,063 92,794 92,794 Split dollar life insurance policies 202 202 187 187 Notes receivable 3,731 3,527 4,288 3,793 Commitments to extend real estate loans 61 61 289 289 Best-efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale — — 58 58 Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities 1,250 1,250 — — Liabilities: Notes payable - homebuilding operations 105,600 105,600 30,000 30,000 Notes payable - financial services operations 69,681 69,681 85,379 85,379 Notes payable - other 8,230 7,842 9,518 9,089 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 57,500 67,850 57,500 67,634 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 86,250 86,250 86,250 87,544 Senior notes due 2018 228,669 238,050 228,469 239,488 Best-efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale 76 76 — — Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities — — 182 182 Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments: Letters of credit — 536 — 881

Guarantees and Indemnificatio20

Guarantees and Indemnifications Guarantees and Indemnifications (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Warranty Accrual Rollforward [Abstract]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	A summary of warranty activity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Warranty reserves, beginning of period $ 11,551 $ 11,769 $ 12,671 $ 12,291 Warranty expense on homes delivered during the period 2,044 1,680 3,583 3,039 Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties 413 652 676 890 Settlements made during the period (3,370 ) (2,881 ) (6,292 ) (5,000 ) Warranty reserves, end of period $ 10,638 $ 11,220 $ 10,638 $ 11,220

Earnings per Share Earnings per

Earnings per Share Earnings per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Earnings per Share Earnings per Share (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	The table below presents a reconciliation between basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, net income available to common shareholders and basic and diluted income per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2015 2014 2015 2014 NUMERATOR Net income $ 13,350 $ 13,554 $ 22,918 $ 26,186 Preferred stock dividends (1,219 ) (1,219 ) (2,438 ) (2,438 ) Net income to common shareholders 12,131 12,335 20,480 23,748 Interest on 3.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 373 383 745 744 Interest on 3.00% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 502 517 1,005 1,002 Diluted income available to common shareholders $ 13,006 $ 13,235 $ 22,230 $ 25,494 DENOMINATOR Basic weighted average shares outstanding 24,531 24,470 24,523 24,444 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock option awards 243 218 233 228 Deferred compensation awards 164 140 161 134 3.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 2,416 2,416 2,416 2,416 3.00% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 2,669 2,669 2,669 2,669 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding - adjusted for assumed conversions 30,023 29,913 30,002 29,891 Earnings per common share: Basic $ 0.49 $ 0.50 $ 0.84 $ 0.97 Diluted $ 0.43 $ 0.44 $ 0.74 $ 0.85 Anti-dilutive equity awards not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share 1,486 1,287 1,428 1,221

Business Segments Business Segm

Business Segments Business Segments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
Business Segments Business Segments (Tables)	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Segments [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	The following table shows, by segment: revenue, operating income and interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 : Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (In thousands) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Revenue: Midwest homebuilding $ 118,141 $ 85,549 $ 203,358 $ 165,153 Southern homebuilding 105,399 101,122 203,954 181,322 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 90,382 88,467 161,671 155,639 Financial services (a) 8,934 6,470 17,032 14,335 Total revenue $ 322,856 $ 281,608 $ 586,015 $ 516,449 Operating income: Midwest homebuilding (b) $ 12,219 $ 6,726 $ 20,015 $ 13,969 Southern homebuilding 7,970 8,649 16,561 14,526 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 8,266 7,584 13,026 12,377 Financial services (a) 5,245 3,374 10,569 8,400 Less: Corporate selling, general and administrative expense (8,079 ) (8,278 ) (14,594 ) (14,624 ) Total operating income $ 25,621 $ 18,055 $ 45,577 $ 34,648 Interest expense: Midwest homebuilding $ 563 $ 492 $ 1,887 $ 1,761 Southern homebuilding 1,762 1,368 3,536 2,959 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 1,030 568 2,063 1,563 Financial services (a) 395 302 726 617 Total interest expense $ 3,750 $ 2,730 $ 8,212 $ 6,900 Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated joint ventures (14 ) 22 (212 ) (40 ) Income before income taxes $ 21,885 $ 15,303 $ 37,577 $ 27,788 (a) Our financial services operational results should be viewed in connection with our homebuilding business as its operations originate loans and provide title services primarily for our homebuying customers, with the exception of a small amount of mortgage re-financing. (b) For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , the impact of charges relating to the impairment of operating communities in the Midwest region reduced operating income by $0.8 million . The following tables show total assets by segment at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 : June 30, 2015 (In thousands) Midwest Southern Mid-Atlantic Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated Total Deposits on real estate under option or contract $ 4,995 $ 14,768 $ 3,510 $ — $ 23,273 Inventory (a) 326,306 400,139 291,226 — 1,017,671 Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 1,893 26,464 — — 28,357 Other assets 9,374 24,175 14,469 197,670 245,688 Total assets $ 342,568 $ 465,546 $ 309,205 $ 197,670 $ 1,314,989 December 31, 2014 (In thousands) Midwest Southern Mid-Atlantic Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated Total Deposits on real estate under option or contract $ 4,573 $ 14,752 $ 4,170 $ — $ 23,495 Inventory (a) 303,037 331,938 260,119 — 895,094 Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 1,764 26,005 — — 27,769 Other assets 7,933 16,829 7,536 232,754 265,052 Total assets $ 317,307 $ 389,524 $ 271,825 $ 232,754 $ 1,211,410 (a) Inventory includes single-family lots, land and land development costs; land held for sale; homes under construction; model homes and furnishings; community development district infrastructure; and consolidated inventory not owned.

Supplemental Guarantor Inform23

Supplemental Guarantor Information Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Table Text Block]	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 313,921 $ 8,935 $ — $ 322,856 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 252,595 — — 252,595 General and administrative — 17,868 3,837 — 21,705 Selling — 22,935 — — 22,935 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures — — (14 ) — (14 ) Interest — 3,355 395 — 3,750 Total costs and expenses — 296,753 4,218 — 300,971 Income before income taxes — 17,168 4,717 — 21,885 Provision for income taxes — 6,767 1,768 — 8,535 Equity in subsidiaries 13,350 — — (13,350 ) — Net income 13,350 10,401 2,949 (13,350 ) 13,350 Preferred dividends 1,219 — — — 1,219 Net income to common shareholders $ 12,131 $ 10,401 $ 2,949 $ (13,350 ) $ 12,131 Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 275,138 $ 6,470 $ — $ 281,608 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 221,217 — — 221,217 Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 804 — 804 General and administrative — 18,057 3,224 — 21,281 Selling — 20,251 — — 20,251 Equity in loss of unconsolidated joint ventures — — 22 — 22 Interest — 2,428 302 — 2,730 Total costs and expenses — 262,757 3,548 — 266,305 Income before income taxes — 12,381 2,922 — 15,303 Provision for income taxes — 344 1,405 — 1,749 Equity in subsidiaries 13,554 — — (13,554 ) — Net income 13,554 12,037 1,517 (13,554 ) 13,554 Preferred dividends 1,219 — — — 1,219 Net income to common shareholders $ 12,335 $ 12,037 $ 1,517 $ (13,554 ) $ 12,335 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 568,983 $ 17,032 $ — $ 586,015 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 458,778 — — 458,778 General and administrative — 34,254 6,785 — 41,039 Selling — 40,621 — — 40,621 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures — — (212 ) — (212 ) Interest — 7,486 726 — 8,212 Total costs and expenses — 541,139 7,299 — 548,438 Income before income taxes — 27,844 9,733 — 37,577 Provision for income taxes — 11,159 3,500 — 14,659 Equity in subsidiaries 22,918 — — (22,918 ) — Net income 22,918 16,685 6,233 (22,918 ) 22,918 Preferred dividends 2,438 — — — 2,438 Net income to common shareholders $ 20,480 $ 16,685 $ 6,233 $ (22,918 ) $ 20,480 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 502,114 $ 14,335 $ — $ 516,449 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 405,181 — — 405,181 Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 804 — 804 General and administrative — 33,348 6,248 — 39,596 Selling — 36,220 — — 36,220 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures — — (40 ) — (40 ) Interest — 6,282 618 — 6,900 Total costs and expenses — 481,835 6,826 — 488,661 Income before income taxes — 20,279 7,509 — 27,788 (Benefit) provision for income taxes — (1,437 ) 3,039 — 1,602 Equity in subsidiaries 26,186 — — (26,186 ) — Net income 26,186 21,716 4,470 (26,186 ) 26,186 Preferred dividends 2,438 — — — 2,438 Net income to common shareholders $ 23,748 $ 21,716 $ 4,470 $ (26,186 ) $ 23,748
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET June 30, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 9,210 $ 12,563 $ — $ 21,773 Restricted cash — 5,174 — — 5,174 Mortgage loans held for sale — 75,063 — 75,063 Inventory — 1,040,944 — — 1,040,944 Property and equipment - net — 11,514 305 — 11,819 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 13,594 14,763 — 28,357 Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowances — 80,962 92 — 81,054 Investment in subsidiaries 597,385 — — (597,385 ) — Intercompany assets 334,304 — — (334,304 ) — Other assets 7,903 29,249 13,653 — 50,805 TOTAL ASSETS $ 939,592 $ 1,190,647 $ 116,439 $ (931,689 ) $ 1,314,989 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ — $ 90,379 $ 264 $ — $ 90,643 Customer deposits — 18,438 — — 18,438 Intercompany liabilities — 317,567 16,737 (334,304 ) — Other liabilities — 62,196 4,998 — 67,194 Community development district obligations — 1,496 — — 1,496 Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned — 14,115 — — 14,115 Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations — 105,600 — — 105,600 Notes payable bank - financial services operations — — 69,681 — 69,681 Notes payable - other — 8,230 — — 8,230 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 57,500 — — — 57,500 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 86,250 — — — 86,250 Senior notes 228,669 — — — 228,669 TOTAL LIABILITIES 372,419 618,021 91,680 (334,304 ) 747,816 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 567,173 572,626 24,759 (597,385 ) 567,173 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 939,592 $ 1,190,647 $ 116,439 $ (931,689 ) $ 1,314,989 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET December 31, 2014 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 3,872 $ 11,663 $ — $ 15,535 Restricted cash — 6,951 — — 6,951 Mortgage loans held for sale — — 92,794 — 92,794 Inventory — 918,589 — — 918,589 Property and equipment - net — 11,189 301 — 11,490 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 15,033 12,736 — 27,769 Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowances — 94,088 324 — 94,412 Investment in subsidiaries 576,468 — — (576,468 ) — Intercompany assets 330,786 — — (330,786 ) — Other assets 9,260 24,378 10,232 — 43,870 TOTAL ASSETS $ 916,514 $ 1,074,100 $ 128,050 $ (907,254 ) $ 1,211,410 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ — $ 74,344 $ 994 $ — $ 75,338 Customer deposits — 11,759 — — 11,759 Intercompany liabilities — 314,946 15,840 (330,786 ) — Other liabilities — 74,413 5,310 — 79,723 Community development district obligations — 2,571 — — 2,571 Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned — 608 — — 608 Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations — 30,000 — — 30,000 Notes payable bank - financial services operations — — 85,379 — 85,379 Notes payable - other — 9,518 — — 9,518 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 57,500 — — — 57,500 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 86,250 — — — 86,250 Senior notes 228,469 — — — 228,469 TOTAL LIABILITIES 372,219 518,159 107,523 (330,786 ) 667,115 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 544,295 555,941 20,527 (576,468 ) 544,295 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 916,514 $ 1,074,100 $ 128,050 $ (907,254 ) $ 1,211,410
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 2,000 $ (65,777 ) $ 19,567 $ (2,000 ) $ (46,210 ) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Restricted cash — 1,583 — — 1,583 Purchase of property and equipment — (1,337 ) (64 ) — (1,401 ) Intercompany investing 98 — — (98 ) — Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures — (2,555 ) (1,655 ) — (4,210 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 98 (2,309 ) (1,719 ) (98 ) (4,028 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — 220,700 — — 220,700 Principal repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — (145,100 ) — — (145,100 ) Net proceeds from bank borrowings - financial services operations — — (15,698 ) — (15,698 ) Principal proceeds from notes payable - other and CDD bond obligations — (1,288 ) — — (1,288 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 340 — — — 340 Intercompany financing — (888 ) 790 98 — Dividends paid (2,438 ) — (2,000 ) 2,000 (2,438 ) Debt issue costs — — (40 ) — (40 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (2,098 ) 73,424 (16,948 ) 2,098 56,476 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents — 5,338 900 — 6,238 Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period — 3,872 11,663 — 15,535 Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period $ — $ 9,210 $ 12,563 $ — $ 21,773 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 6,400 $ (93,426 ) $ 26,757 $ (6,400 ) $ (66,669 ) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Restricted cash — 3,819 — — 3,819 Purchase of property and equipment — (1,578 ) (99 ) — (1,677 ) Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures — (10,318 ) (3,166 ) — (13,484 ) Net proceeds from the sale of mortgage servicing rights — — 2,135 — 2,135 Net cash used in investing activities — (8,077 ) (1,130 ) — (9,207 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net repayments from bank borrowings - financial services operations — — (18,115 ) — (18,115 ) Principal repayments from notes payable - other and CDD bond obligations — (73 ) — — (73 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,460 — — — 1,460 Intercompany financing (5,422 ) 7,876 (2,454 ) — — Dividends paid (2,438 ) — (6,400 ) 6,400 (2,438 ) Debt issue costs — — (40 ) — (40 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (6,400 ) 7,803 (27,009 ) 6,400 (19,206 ) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents — (93,700 ) (1,382 ) — (95,082 ) Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period — 113,407 15,318 — 128,725 Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period $ — $ 19,707 $ 13,936 $ — $ 33,643

Inventory and Capitalized Int24

Inventory and Capitalized Interest Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory [Abstract]
Single-family lots, land and land development costs	$ 486,895	$ 463,198
Land held for sale	5,754	10,647
Homes under construction	444,855	371,119
Model homes and furnishings - at cost (less accumulated depreciation: June 30, 2015 - $7,082; December 31, 2014 - $7,010)	64,206	46,780
Community development district infrastructure	1,496	2,571
Land Purchase Deposits	23,273	23,495
Consolidated Inventory Not Owned	14,465	779
Total Inventory	$ 1,040,944	$ 918,589

Inventory and Capitalized Int25

Inventory and Capitalized Interest Inventory Parentheticals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Parantheticals - Inventory [Abstract]
Model Home Accumulated Depreciation	$ 7,082	$ 7,010

Inventory and Capitalized Int26

Inventory and Capitalized Interest Other Inventory Items - Homes under construction not subject to a sale contract (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)homes	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Other Inventory, Gross [Abstract]
Number of Speculative Homes	917	979
Speculative Homes Carrying Value	$ 157.7	$ 186.7

Inventory and Capitalized Int27

Inventory and Capitalized Interest Capitalized Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Real Estate Inventory, Capitalized Interest Costs [Roll Forward]
Real Estate Inventory, Capitalized Interest Costs	$ 15,542	$ 13,944	$ 15,296	$ 13,802
Real Estate Inventory, Capitalized Interest Costs Incurred	4,675	4,730	8,460	7,980
Real Estate Inventory, Capitalized Interest Costs, Cost of Sales	(3,780)	(3,843)	(7,319)	(6,951)
Real Estate Inventory, Capitalized Interest Costs	16,437	14,831	16,437	14,831
Interest Costs Incurred	$ 8,425	$ 7,460	$ 16,672	$ 14,880

Investment in Unconsolidated 28

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Increase in Investments in Unconsolidated JVs and other joint agreements	$ 600
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	28,357	$ 27,769
Limited Partners' Contributed Capital	28,357
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	2,500
Capitalized Interest and Other Costs Included in Investment in Unconsolidated LLCs	$ 308	$ 245
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	61.00%
Minimum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	25.00%

Fair Value Measurements Notiona

Fair Value Measurements Notional Amount of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Best efforts contracts and related committed IRLCs	$ 4,126	$ 3,072
Uncommitted IRLCs	75,317	28,028
FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs	75,000	41,000
Best efforts contracts and related mortgage loans held for sale	8,159	61,233
FMBSs related to mortgage loans held for sale	63,000	27,000
Mortgage loans held for sale covered by FMBSs	$ 63,528	$ 26,825

Fair Value Measurements Assets

Fair Value Measurements Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Total Fair Value - Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	$ 76,298	$ 92,953
Fair Value, Inputs - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0
Fair Value, Significant Other observable Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	76,298	92,953
Fair Value, Significant Unobservable Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] \| Total Fair Value - Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	75,063	92,794
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] \| Fair Value, Significant Other observable Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	75,063	92,794
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member] \| Fair Value, Significant Unobservable Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] \| Total Fair Value - Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	1,250	(182)
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Significant Other observable Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	1,250	(182)
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] \| Fair Value, Significant Unobservable Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] \| Total Fair Value - Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	61	288
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] \| Fair Value, Significant Other observable Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	61	288
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] \| Fair Value, Significant Unobservable Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] \| Total Fair Value - Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	(76)	53
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs - Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] \| Fair Value, Significant Other observable Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	(76)	53
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] \| Fair Value, Significant Unobservable Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Loss)

Fair Value Measurements (Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Financial Instrument [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	$ 88	$ 105	$ 252	$ 2,636
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member]
Financial Instrument [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	(1,182)	727	(824)	3,515
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Financial Instrument [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	1,812	(619)	1,432	(1,184)
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Financial Instrument [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	(573)	176	(228)	897
Best Efforts Contracts [Member]
Financial Instrument [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	$ 31	$ (179)	$ (128)	$ (592)

Fair Value Measurements Balance

Fair Value Measurements Balance Sheet Location of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Assets [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Financial Instrument, Fair Value	$ 1,311	$ 346
Other Liabilities [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	76	187
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] \| Other Assets [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Financial Instrument, Fair Value	1,250	0
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	182
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] \| Other Assets [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Financial Instrument, Fair Value	61	288
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	0	0
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] \| Other Assets [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Financial Instrument, Fair Value	0	58
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	$ 76	$ 5

Fair Value Measurements Asset33

Fair Value Measurements Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long Lived Real Estate Assets Fair Value Disclosure	$ 0	$ 1,529	$ 0	$ 1,529
Total losses	0	804	0	804
Long Lived Assets Initial Basis	$ 0	$ 2,333	$ 0	$ 2,333

Fair Value Measurements Financi

Fair Value Measurements Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 26,947	$ 22,486
Mortgage loans held for sale	75,063	92,794
Split dollar life insurance policies	202	187
Notes receivable	3,731	4,288
Commitments to extend real estate loans (assets)	61	289
Best efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale - fair value disclosures (assets)	0	58
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities	1,250	0
LIABILITIES:
Notes Payable - Homebuilding Fair Value Disclosure	105,600	30,000
Notes Payable - Financial Services Fair Value Disclosure	69,681	85,379
Notes payable - other	8,230	9,518
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 - Fair Value Disclosure	57,500	57,500
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - Fair Value Disclosure	86,250	86,250
Senior notes	228,669	228,469
Best efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale	76	0
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities	0	182
Off-Balance Sheet Letters of Credit	0	0
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	26,947	22,486
Mortgage loans held for sale	75,063	92,794
Split dollar life insurance policies	202	187
Notes receivable	3,527	3,793
Commitments to extend real estate loans (assets)	61	289
Best efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale - fair value disclosures (assets)	0	58
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities	1,250	0
LIABILITIES:
Notes Payable - Homebuilding Fair Value Disclosure	105,600	30,000
Notes Payable - Financial Services Fair Value Disclosure	69,681	85,379
Notes payable - other	7,842	9,089
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 - Fair Value Disclosure	67,850	67,634
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - Fair Value Disclosure	86,250	87,544
Senior notes	238,050	239,488
Best efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale	76	0
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities	0	182
Off-Balance Sheet Letters of Credit	$ 536	$ 881

Fair Value Measurements Fair 35

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value of Financial Instrument Assumptions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value of Financial Instrument Assumptions [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Potential Commitments, Amount	$ 32.2	$ 33.6
First Amendment to New Unsecured Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Instrument Assumptions [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	300
Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Instrument Assumptions [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity under MIF Warehousing Line	$ 15

Guarantees and Indemnificatio36

Guarantees and Indemnifications Warranty Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Warranty Accrual Rollforward [Abstract]
Warranty reserves, beginning of period	$ 11,551	$ 11,769	$ 12,671	$ 12,291
Warranty expense on homes delivered during the period	2,044	1,680	3,583	3,039
Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties	413	652	676	890
Settlements made during the period	(3,370)	(2,881)	(6,292)	(5,000)
Warranty reserves, end of period	$ 10,638	$ 11,220	$ 10,638	$ 11,220

Guarantees and Indemnificatio37

Guarantees and Indemnifications Guarantees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 228,669	$ 228,469
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	57,500	57,500
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018	86,250	86,250
Total of Loans Covered by Guarantees	21,100	33,400
Total of Guaranteed Loans Inquired About	6,900	9,100
Total Loans Indemnified to third parties	2,000	2,000
Loan Repurchase Guarantee Liability	$ 2,100	$ 2,900
2018 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.625%
2017 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.25%
2018 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.00%
Face Value [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 230,000

Commitments and Contingencies C

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Letters of credit and completion bonds	$ 131.9
Performance bonds outstanding	86.5
Performance letters of credit outstanding	19.5
Financial letters of credit	12.7
Financial letters of credit representing deposits on land and lot purchase agreements	6.7
Financial Bonds	13.2
Unrecorded conditional purchase obligation	$ 495.6

Commitments and Contingencies L

Commitments and Contingencies Legal Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Amount Reserved for Legal Expenses	$ 0.3	$ 0.2

Debt Debt (Details)

Debt Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	$ 462,400
Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations	105,600	$ 30,000
letters of credit outstanding under credit facility	27,300
Maximum borrowing availability subject to limit	$ 167,100
Number of Secured Letters of Credit Outstanding under Credit Facility	3
Aggregate Capacity of Secured Letters of Credit under Credit Facility	$ 20,000
Uncommitted Letters of Credit	4,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding Under Letter of Credit Facilities	4,900	6,500
Restricted Cash for Secured Letter of Credit Agreements	5,000	$ 6,600
Low Range Uncommitted Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum available amounts under Letter of Credit Facilities	5,000
High Range Uncommittted Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum available amounts under Letter of Credit Facilities	10,000
First Amendment to New Unsecured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	300,000
Sub-limit for letters of credit	125,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	400,000
Warehousing Agreement - Third Amendment to Amended and Restated [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Optional increase in borrowing availability	$ 20,000
Maximum [Member] \| New Unsecured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis Points Spread on Variable Rate - Credit Facility	250
Minimum [Member] \| New Unsecured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis Points Spread on Variable Rate - Credit Facility	150

Debt MIF Warehousing Agreement

Debt MIF Warehousing Agreement (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Debt MIF Warehousing Agreement (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Availability under all Credit Lines	$ 125,000
Notes payable bank - financial service operations	$ 69,681	$ 85,379
Warehousing Agreement - First Amendment to Amended and Restated [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR basis points	275
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.00%
Warehousing Agreement - Third Amendment to Amended and Restated [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity under MIF Warehousing Line	$ 110,000
Optional increase in borrowing availability	20,000
Aggreate Maximum Principal Amount Permitted to be Outstanding Under All Warehousing Credit Lines	150,000
Minimum Net Worth Required for Compliance	11,000
Minimum required liquidity for compliance	$ 5,500
LIBOR basis points	250
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	3.00%
Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity under MIF Warehousing Line	$ 15,000
Minimum [Member] \| Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR basis points	275
Maximum [Member] \| Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR basis points	300

Debt Senior Notes (Details)

Debt Senior Notes (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		24 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Nov. 14, 2016	Nov. 14, 2015	Nov. 15, 2018	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 228,669,000				$ 228,469,000
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018	86,250,000				86,250,000
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	$ 57,500,000				57,500,000
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed		102.156%	104.313%	100.00%
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	9.75%
Restricted Payments Basket	$ 154,500,000				$ 148,600,000
2018 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.625%
2017 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.25%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio	42.0159
Debt Instrument Convertible Principal Amount Used In Conversion Rate Calculation	$ 1,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price \| $ / shares	$ 23.80
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other \| shares	2.4
2018 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.00%
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio	30.9478
Debt Instrument Convertible Principal Amount Used In Conversion Rate Calculation	$ 1,000
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price \| $ / shares	$ 32.31
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other \| shares	2.7
Face Value [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes	$ 230,000,000
Base of restricted payments basket income calculation [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other Restrictions on Payment of Dividends	$ 40,000,000
Percentage of our aggregate consolidated net income added to base amount of calculation [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percent restrictions on payment of dividends	50.00%
Percentage of our aggregate consolidated net income subtracted from base amount of calculation [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percent restrictions on payment of dividends	100.00%
Percentage of net cash proceeds from sale of qualified equity interests added to base and income/loss amount in calculation [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percent restrictions on payment of dividends	100.00%

Debt Notes Payable Other (Detai

Debt Notes Payable Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable - other	$ 8,230	$ 9,518
Secured Debt	$ 4,100	$ 4,300
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.10%

Earnings per Share Earnings p44

Earnings per Share Earnings per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share Calculation [Line Items]
Net Income, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 13,350	$ 13,554	$ 22,918	$ 26,186
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Preferred Dividends	(1,219)	(1,219)	(2,438)	(2,438)
Net income to common shareholders	12,131	12,335	20,480	23,748
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	$ 13,006	$ 13,235	$ 22,230	$ 25,494
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	24,531	24,470	24,523	24,444
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Stock Options	243	218	233	228
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Deferred Compensation	164	140	161	134
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	30,023	29,913	30,002	29,891
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ 0.49	$ 0.50	$ 0.84	$ 0.97
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ 0.43	$ 0.44	$ 0.74	$ 0.85
Anti-dilutive stock equivalent awards not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share	1,486	1,287	1,428	1,221
2017 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax	$ 373	$ 383	$ 745	$ 744
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities	2,416	2,416	2,416	2,416
2018 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax	$ 502	$ 517	$ 1,005	$ 1,002
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities	2,669	2,669	2,669	2,669

Income Taxes Income Tax (Narrat

Income Taxes Income Tax (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes	$ 8,535	$ 1,749	$ 14,659	$ 1,602
Deferred tax asset valuation allowances		$ 4,000	$ 0	$ 9,291
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	39.00%	11.40%	39.00%	5.80%

Income Taxes Net Operating Loss

Income Taxes Net Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 10.8
Expiring between 2015 and 2027 [Member] \| State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	6.3
Expiring beginning in 2028 [Member] \| Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	37.9
Federal Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	7.9
Expiring between 2028 and 2033 [Member] \| State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 4.5

Business Segments Business Se47

Business Segments Business Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 322,856	$ 281,608	$ 586,015	$ 516,449
Operating Income (Loss)	25,621	18,055	45,577	34,648
Interest	3,750	2,730	8,212	6,900
Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated joint ventures	(14)	22	(212)	(40)
Income before income taxes	21,885	15,303	37,577	27,788
Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	804	0	804
Midwest Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Homebuilding revenue	118,141	85,549	203,358	165,153
Operating Income (Loss)	12,219	6,726	20,015	13,969
Interest	563	492	1,887	1,761
Southern Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Homebuilding revenue	105,399	101,122	203,954	181,322
Operating Income (Loss)	7,970	8,649	16,561	14,526
Interest	1,762	1,368	3,536	2,959
Mid-Atlantic Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Homebuilding revenue	90,382	88,467	161,671	155,639
Operating Income (Loss)	8,266	7,584	13,026	12,377
Interest	1,030	568	2,063	1,563
Financial Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Financial services revenue	8,934	6,470	17,032	14,335
Operating Income (Loss)	5,245	3,374	10,569	8,400
Interest	395	302	726	617
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$ (8,079)	$ (8,278)	$ (14,594)	$ (14,624)

Business Segments Business Se48

Business Segments Business Segments - Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Deposits on real estate under option or contract	$ 23,273	$ 23,495
Inventory	1,017,671	895,094
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	28,357	27,769
Other assets	245,688	265,052
Total assets	1,314,989	1,211,410
Midwest Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Deposits on real estate under option or contract	4,995	4,573
Inventory	326,306	303,037
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	1,893	1,764
Other assets	9,374	7,933
Total assets	342,568	317,307
Southern Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Deposits on real estate under option or contract	14,768	14,752
Inventory	400,139	331,938
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	26,464	26,005
Other assets	24,175	16,829
Total assets	465,546	389,524
Mid-Atlantic Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Deposits on real estate under option or contract	3,510	4,170
Inventory	291,226	260,119
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Other assets	14,469	7,536
Total assets	309,205	271,825
Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Deposits on real estate under option or contract	0	0
Inventory	0	0
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Other assets	197,670	232,754
Total assets	$ 197,670	$ 232,754

Supplemental Guarantor Inform49

Supplemental Guarantor Information Supplemental Guarantor Information - Income Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Revenue	$ 322,856	$ 281,608	$ 586,015	$ 516,449
Land and housing	252,595	221,217	458,778	405,181
Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	804	0	804
General and administrative	21,705	21,281	41,039	39,596
Selling	22,935	20,251	40,621	36,220
Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated joint ventures	(14)	22	(212)	(40)
Interest	3,750	2,730	8,212	6,900
Total costs and expenses	300,971	266,305	548,438	488,661
Income before income taxes	21,885	15,303	37,577	27,788
Provision for income taxes	8,535	1,749	14,659	1,602
Equity In subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income	13,350	13,554	22,918	26,186
Preferred Dividends	1,219	1,219	2,438	2,438
Net income to common shareholders	12,131	12,335	20,480	23,748
Parent [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Land and housing	0	0	0	0
Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures		0		0
General and administrative	0	0	0	0
Selling	0	0	0	0
Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0	0	0
Interest	0	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	0	0	0	0
Provision for income taxes	0	0	0	0
Equity In subsidiaries	13,350	13,554	22,918	26,186
Net income	13,350	13,554	22,918	26,186
Preferred Dividends	1,219	1,219	2,438	2,438
Net income to common shareholders	12,131	12,335	20,480	23,748
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenue	313,921	275,138	568,983	502,114
Land and housing	252,595	221,217	458,778	405,181
Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures		804		804
General and administrative	17,868	18,057	34,254	33,348
Selling	22,935	20,251	40,621	36,220
Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0	0	0
Interest	3,355	2,428	7,486	6,282
Total costs and expenses	296,753	262,757	541,139	481,835
Income before income taxes	17,168	12,381	27,844	20,279
Provision for income taxes	6,767	344	11,159	(1,437)
Equity In subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income	10,401	12,037	16,685	21,716
Preferred Dividends	0	0	0	0
Net income to common shareholders	10,401	12,037	16,685	21,716
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenue	8,935	6,470	17,032	14,335
Land and housing	0	$ 0	0	$ 0
Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
General and administrative	3,837	$ 3,224	6,785	$ 6,248
Selling	0	0	0	0
Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated joint ventures	(14)	22	(212)	(40)
Interest	395	302	726	618
Total costs and expenses	4,218	3,548	7,299	6,826
Income before income taxes	4,717	2,922	9,733	7,509
Provision for income taxes	1,768	1,405	3,500	3,039
Equity In subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income	2,949	1,517	6,233	4,470
Preferred Dividends	0	0	0	0
Net income to common shareholders	2,949	1,517	6,233	4,470
Corporate Elimination [Member]
Revenue	0	0	0	0
Land and housing	0	0	0	0
Impairment of inventory and investment in unconsolidated joint ventures		0		0
General and administrative	0	0	0	0
Selling	0	0	0	0
Equity in loss (income) of unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0	0	0
Interest	0	0	0	0
Total costs and expenses	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	0	0	0	0
Provision for income taxes	0	0	0	0
Equity In subsidiaries	(13,350)	(13,554)	(22,918)	(26,186)
Net income	(13,350)	(13,554)	(22,918)	(26,186)
Preferred Dividends	0	0	0	0
Net income to common shareholders	$ (13,350)	$ (13,554)	$ (22,918)	$ (26,186)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform50

Supplemental Guarantor Information Supplemental Guarantor Information - Balance Sheet (Details) - Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 21,773	$ 15,535	$ 33,643	$ 128,725
Restricted cash	5,174	6,951
Mortgage loans held for sale	75,063	92,794
Inventory	1,040,944	918,589
Property and equipment - net	11,819	11,490
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	28,357	27,769
Deferred Income taxes	81,054	94,412
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Intercompany	0	0
Other assets	50,805	43,870
TOTAL ASSETS	1,314,989	1,211,410
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	90,643	75,338
Customer deposits	18,438	11,759
Intercompany liabilities	0	0
Other liabilities	67,194	79,723
Community development district (“CDD”) obligations	1,496	2,571
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned	14,115	608
Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations	105,600	30,000
Notes payable bank - financial service operations	69,681	85,379
Notes payable - other	8,230	9,518
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	57,500	57,500
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018	86,250	86,250
Senior notes	228,669	228,469
TOTAL LIABILITIES	747,816	667,115
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	567,173	544,295
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,314,989	1,211,410
Parent [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Mortgage loans held for sale	0	0
Inventory	0	0
Property and equipment - net	0	0
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Deferred Income taxes	0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	597,385	576,468
Intercompany	334,304	330,786
Other assets	7,903	9,260
TOTAL ASSETS	939,592	916,514
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	0	0
Customer deposits	0	0
Intercompany liabilities	0	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Community development district (“CDD”) obligations	0	0
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned	0	0
Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations	0	0
Notes payable bank - financial service operations	0	0
Notes payable - other	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	57,500	57,500
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018	86,250	86,250
Senior notes	228,669	228,469
TOTAL LIABILITIES	372,419	372,219
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	567,173	544,295
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	939,592	916,514
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	9,210	3,872	19,707	113,407
Restricted cash	$ 5,174	6,951
Mortgage loans held for sale		0
Inventory	$ 1,040,944	918,589
Property and equipment - net	11,514	11,189
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	13,594	15,033
Deferred Income taxes	80,962	94,088
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Intercompany	0	0
Other assets	29,249	24,378
TOTAL ASSETS	1,190,647	1,074,100
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	90,379	74,344
Customer deposits	18,438	11,759
Intercompany liabilities	317,567	314,946
Other liabilities	62,196	74,413
Community development district (“CDD”) obligations	1,496	2,571
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned	14,115	608
Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations	105,600	30,000
Notes payable bank - financial service operations	0	0
Notes payable - other	8,230	9,518
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018	0	0
Senior notes	0	0
TOTAL LIABILITIES	618,021	518,159
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	572,626	555,941
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,190,647	1,074,100
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	12,563	11,663	13,936	15,318
Restricted cash	0	0
Mortgage loans held for sale	75,063	92,794
Inventory	0	0
Property and equipment - net	305	301
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	14,763	12,736
Deferred Income taxes	92	324
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Intercompany	0	0
Other assets	13,653	10,232
TOTAL ASSETS	116,439	128,050
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	264	994
Customer deposits	0	0
Intercompany liabilities	16,737	15,840
Other liabilities	4,998	5,310
Community development district (“CDD”) obligations	0	0
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned	0	0
Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations	0	0
Notes payable bank - financial service operations	69,681	85,379
Notes payable - other	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018	0	0
Senior notes	0	0
TOTAL LIABILITIES	91,680	107,523
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	24,759	20,527
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	116,439	128,050
Corporate Elimination [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	$ 0	$ 0
Restricted cash	0	0
Mortgage loans held for sale	0	0
Inventory	0	0
Property and equipment - net	0	0
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Deferred Income taxes	0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	(597,385)	(576,468)
Intercompany	(334,304)	(330,786)
Other assets	0	0
TOTAL ASSETS	(931,689)	(907,254)
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	0	0
Customer deposits	0	0
Intercompany liabilities	(334,304)	(330,786)
Other liabilities	0	0
Community development district (“CDD”) obligations	0	0
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned	0	0
Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations	0	0
Notes payable bank - financial service operations	0	0
Notes payable - other	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018	0	0
Senior notes	0	0
TOTAL LIABILITIES	(334,304)	(330,786)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	(597,385)	(576,468)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ (931,689)	$ (907,254)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform51

Supplemental Guarantor Information Supplemental Guarantor Information - Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$ (46,210)	$ (66,669)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in restricted cash	1,583	3,819
Purchase of property and equipment	(1,401)	(1,677)
Intercompany Investing	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(4,210)	(13,484)
Net Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Servicing Rights	0	2,135
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(4,028)	(9,207)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	220,700	0
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	(145,100)	0
Net proceeds from (Repayments of) bank borrowings - financial services operations	(15,698)	(18,115)
Principal repayments of note payable-other and community development district bond obligations	(1,288)	(73)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	340	1,460
Intercompany Financing	0	0
Dividends paid	(2,438)	(2,438)
Debt issue costs	(40)	(40)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	56,476	(19,206)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	6,238	(95,082)
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period	15,535	128,725
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	21,773	33,643
Parent [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	2,000	6,400
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in restricted cash	0	0
Purchase of property and equipment	0	0
Intercompany Investing	98
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Net Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Servicing Rights		0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	98	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0
Net proceeds from (Repayments of) bank borrowings - financial services operations	0	0
Principal repayments of note payable-other and community development district bond obligations	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	340	1,460
Intercompany Financing	0	(5,422)
Dividends paid	(2,438)	(2,438)
Debt issue costs	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(2,098)	(6,400)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	0	0
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(65,777)	(93,426)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in restricted cash	1,583	3,819
Purchase of property and equipment	(1,337)	(1,578)
Intercompany Investing	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(2,555)	(10,318)
Net Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Servicing Rights		0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(2,309)	(8,077)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	220,700
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	(145,100)
Net proceeds from (Repayments of) bank borrowings - financial services operations	0	0
Principal repayments of note payable-other and community development district bond obligations	(1,288)	(73)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Intercompany Financing	(888)	7,876
Dividends paid	0	0
Debt issue costs	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	73,424	7,803
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	5,338	(93,700)
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period	3,872	113,407
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	9,210	19,707
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	19,567	26,757
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in restricted cash	0	0
Purchase of property and equipment	(64)	(99)
Intercompany Investing	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(1,655)	(3,166)
Net Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Servicing Rights		(2,135)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(1,719)	(1,130)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0
Net proceeds from (Repayments of) bank borrowings - financial services operations	(15,698)	(18,115)
Principal repayments of note payable-other and community development district bond obligations	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Intercompany Financing	790	(2,454)
Dividends paid	(2,000)	(6,400)
Debt issue costs	(40)	(40)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(16,948)	(27,009)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	900	(1,382)
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period	11,663	15,318
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	12,563	13,936
Corporate Elimination [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(2,000)	(6,400)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in restricted cash	0	0
Purchase of property and equipment	0	0
Intercompany Investing	(98)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Net Proceeds from Sale of Mortgage Servicing Rights		0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(98)	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0
Net proceeds from (Repayments of) bank borrowings - financial services operations	0	0
Principal repayments of note payable-other and community development district bond obligations	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Intercompany Financing	98	0
Dividends paid	2,000	6,400
Debt issue costs	0	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	2,098	6,400
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	$ 0	$ 0