M/I Homes (MHO) 10-Q 2 May 16 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

DEI Document

DEI Document - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Apr. 28, 2016
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	Mar. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		24,668,833

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 31,755	$ 10,205
Restricted cash	2,566	2,896
Mortgage loans held for sale	94,438	127,001
Inventory	1,153,537	1,112,042
Property and equipment - net	22,740	12,897
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	25,693	36,967
Deferred income taxes	55,860	67,404
Other assets	50,123	46,142
Total assets	1,436,712	1,415,554
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	81,594	86,878
Customer deposits	23,467	19,567
Other liabilities	74,345	93,670
Community development district (“CDD”) obligations	832	1,018
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned	4,921	6,007
Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations	114,500	43,800
Notes payable bank - financial service operations	87,186	123,648
Notes payable - other	8,805	8,441
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 - net	56,662	56,518
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - net	84,891	84,714
Senior notes due 2021 - net	294,904	294,727
TOTAL LIABILITIES	832,107	818,988
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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015	48,163	48,163
Common shares - $.01 par value; authorized 58,000,000 shares at both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015; issued 27,092,723 shares at both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015	271	271
Additional paid-in capital	240,977	241,239
Retained earnings	363,397	355,427
Treasury shares - at cost - 2,427,018 and 2,443,679 shares at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	(48,203)	(48,534)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	604,605	596,566
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 1,436,712	$ 1,415,554

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
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	2,427,018	2,443,679

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Revenue	$ 324,370	$ 263,159
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Land and housing	260,172	206,183
General and administrative	22,259	19,334
Selling	22,266	17,686
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures	(307)	(198)
Interest	5,265	4,462
Total costs and expenses	309,655	247,467
Income before income taxes	14,715	15,692
Provision for income taxes	5,526	6,124
Net income	9,189	9,568
Preferred Dividends	1,219	1,219
Net income to common shareholders	$ 7,970	$ 8,349
Earnings per common share:
Basic	$ 0.32	$ 0.34
Diluted	$ 0.30	$ 0.31
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Basic	24,657	24,514
Diluted	30,032	29,975

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity - 3 months ended Mar. 31, 2016 - 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, 2015		2,000	24,649,044
Stockholders' Equity, Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 596,566	$ 48,163	$ 271	$ 241,239	$ 355,427	$ (48,534)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	9,189				9,189
Dividends, Preferred Stock	(1,219)				(1,219)
Reversal of deferred tax asset related to stock options and executive deferred compensation distributions	(1,030)			(1,030)
Stock options exercised, shares			6,000
Stock options exercised	73			(46)		119
Stock-based compensation expense	916			916
Deferral of executive and director compensation	110			110
Executive and director deferred compensation distributions shares			10,661
Executive and director deferred compensation distributions	0			(212)		212
Shares Outstanding, Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2016		2,000	24,665,705
Stockholders' Equity, Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2016	$ 604,605	$ 48,163	$ 271	$ 240,977	$ 363,397	$ (48,203)

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 9,189	$ 9,568
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures	(307)	(198)
Mortgage loan originations	(177,038)	(151,285)
Proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans	210,960	165,257
Fair value adjustment of mortgage loans held for sale	(1,359)	(358)
Capitalization of originated mortgage servicing rights	(1,561)	(816)
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights	339	261
Depreciation	2,033	1,509
Amortization of debt discount and debt issue costs	851	797
Stock-based compensation expense	916	868
Deferred income tax expense	4,995	5,664
Change in assets and liabilities:
Cash held in escrow	(359)	208
Inventory	(29,510)	(42,182)
Other assets	(3,013)	(3,408)
Accounts payable	(5,284)	(5,886)
Customer deposits	3,900	3,593
Accrued compensation	(14,457)	(13,713)
Other liabilities	761	845
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	1,056	(29,276)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Change in restricted cash	689	603
Purchase of property and equipment	(10,706)	(111)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(2,846)	(1,337)
Net cash used in investing activities	(12,863)	(845)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	154,100	130,400
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	(83,400)	(70,400)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) bank borrowings - financial services operations	(36,462)	(13,656)
Principal repayments of notes payable-other and CDD bond obligations	364	(642)
Dividends paid on preferred shares	(1,219)	(1,219)
Debt issue costs	(99)	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	73	61
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	33,357	44,544
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	21,550	14,423
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period	10,205	15,535
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	31,755	29,958
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR:
Interest — net of amount capitalized	253	(140)
Income taxes	451	97
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS DURING THE PERIOD
Community development district infrastructure	(186)	(257)
Consolidated inventory not owned	(1,086)	(309)
Distribution of single-family lots from unconsolidated joint ventures	$ 14,427	$ (145)

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
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, 2015 (the “ 2015 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 2015 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date , which delayed the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. ASU 2014-09, as amended, is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. 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 January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”), which makes a number of changes to the current GAAP model, including changes to the accounting for equity investments and financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 is effective for our interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2018. Early adoption of this particular guidance from ASU 2016-01 is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the method of adoption and impact the pronouncement will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 will require organizations that lease assets - referred to as “lessees” - to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases. Under ASU 2016-02, a lessee will be required to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. Lessor accounting remains substantially similar to current GAAP. In addition, disclosures of leasing activities are to be expanded to include qualitative along with specific quantitative information. For public entities, ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. ASU 2016-02 mandates a modified retrospective transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-06, Contingent Put and Call Options in Debt Instruments (“ASU 2016-06”), which requires that embedded derivatives be separated from the host contract and accounted for separately as derivatives if certain criteria are met. One of those criteria is that the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivatives are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract (the “clearly and closely related” criterion). The amendments in this Update clarify what steps are required when assessing whether the economic characteristics and risks of call (put) options are clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of their debt hosts, which is one of the criteria for bifurcating an embedded derivative. Consequently, when a call (put) option is contingently exercisable, an entity does not have to assess whether the event that triggers the ability to exercise a call (put) option is related to interest rates or credit risks. The amendments are an improvement to GAAP because they eliminate diversity in practice in assessing embedded contingent call (put) options in debt instruments. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new standard on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) (“ASU 2016-08”). ASU 2016-08 does not change the core principle of the guidance stated in ASU 2014-09. The amendments in this ASU are instead intended to improve the operability and understandability of the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations and whether an entity reports revenue on a gross or net basis. ASU 2016-08 will have the same effective date and transition requirements as the new revenue standard issued in ASU 2014-09. The Company is currently evaluating the method and impact the adoption of this ASU and ASU 2014-09 will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”). ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. For public entities, ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Inventory and Capitalized Inter

Inventory and Capitalized Interest	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is as follows: (In thousands) March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Single-family lots, land and land development costs $ 596,072 $ 584,542 Land held for sale 13,801 12,630 Homes under construction 439,328 420,206 Model homes and furnishings - at cost (less accumulated depreciation: March 31, 2016 - $9,432; December 31, 2015 - $8,296) 69,243 63,929 Community development district infrastructure 832 1,018 Land purchase deposits 29,340 23,710 Consolidated inventory not owned 4,921 6,007 Total inventory $ 1,153,537 $ 1,112,042 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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we had 801 homes (with a carrying value of $152.6 million ) and 872 homes (with a carrying value of $184.3 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 expensed as the related inventory is delivered to a third party. The summary of capitalized interest for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows : Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2016 2015 Capitalized interest, beginning of period $ 16,740 $ 15,296 Interest capitalized to inventory 3,756 3,785 Capitalized interest charged to land and housing costs and expenses (3,544 ) (3,539 ) Capitalized interest, end of period $ 16,952 $ 15,542 Interest incurred $ 9,021 $ 8,247

Investment in Unconsolidated Jo

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
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 three month period ended March 31, 2016 , we decreased our total investment in such joint venture arrangements by $11.3 million from $37.0 million at December 31, 2015 to $25.7 million at March 31, 2016 , which was driven primarily by our increased lot distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures of $14.4 million , offset, in part, by our increased cash contributions to our unconsolidated joint ventures during the first quarter of 2016 of $2.8 million . 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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 ranged from 25% to 74% . 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 March 31, 2016 is the amount invested of $25.7 million , which is reported as Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, in addition to a $1.5 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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were $0.2 million and $0.4 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 2015 Form 10-K for additional information regarding the Company’s methodology for evaluating entities for consolidation. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , 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 that 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 2015 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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , 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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
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 sells loans on a servicing released or servicing retained basis, and receives servicing compensation. 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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 : Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Best efforts contracts and related committed IRLCs $ 5,472 $ 2,625 Uncommitted IRLCs 73,029 46,339 FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs 72,000 46,000 Best efforts contracts and related mortgage loans held for sale 6,928 100,152 FMBSs related to mortgage loans held for sale 83,000 27,000 Mortgage loans held for sale covered by FMBSs 83,692 26,690 The table below shows the level and measurement of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 : Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements March 31, 2016 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 $ 94,438 $ — $ 94,438 $ — Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (859 ) — (859 ) — Interest rate lock commitments 890 — 890 — Best-efforts contracts (137 ) — (137 ) — Total $ 94,332 $ — $ 94,332 $ — Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements December 31, 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 $ 127,001 $ — $ 127,001 $ — Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (93 ) — (93 ) — Interest rate lock commitments 321 — 321 — Best-efforts contracts (206 ) — (206 ) — Total $ 127,023 $ — $ 127,023 $ — The following table sets forth the amount of gain (loss) recognized, within our revenue in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, on assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 : Three Months Ended March 31, Description (in thousands) 2016 2015 Mortgage loans held for sale $ 1,360 $ 358 Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (766 ) (380 ) Interest rate lock commitments 569 345 Best-efforts contracts 69 (159 ) Total gain recognized $ 1,232 $ 164 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 March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 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 $ 859 Interest rate lock commitments Other assets 890 Other liabilities — Best-efforts contracts Other assets — Other liabilities 137 Total fair value measurements $ 890 $ 996 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives December 31, 2015 December 31, 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 $ — Other liabilities $ 93 Interest rate lock commitments Other assets 321 Other liabilities — Best-efforts contracts Other assets — Other liabilities 206 Total fair value measurements $ 321 $ 299 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 2015 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. 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 2015 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 months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , 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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . 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). March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Assets: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 34,321 $ 34,321 $ 13,101 $ 13,101 Mortgage loans held for sale 94,438 94,438 127,001 127,001 Split dollar life insurance policies 214 214 199 199 Notes receivable 1,515 1,381 3,153 3,076 Commitments to extend real estate loans 890 890 321 321 Liabilities: Notes payable - homebuilding operations 114,500 114,500 43,800 43,800 Notes payable - financial services operations 87,186 87,186 123,648 123,648 Notes payable - other 8,805 8,210 8,441 8,039 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 57,500 57,788 57,500 61,884 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 86,250 83,123 86,250 84,741 Senior notes due 2021 300,000 296,250 300,000 295,500 Best-efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale 137 137 206 206 Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities 859 859 93 93 Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments: Letters of credit — 878 — 735 The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures of financial instruments at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 : 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, Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017, Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2018 and 2021 Senior Notes. The fair value of these financial instruments was determined based upon market quotes at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . 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 March 31, 2016 fluctuated with the Alternate Base Rate or the Eurodollar Rate for the Company’s $400 million unsecured revolving credit facility dated July 18, 2013, as amended (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 amended (the “MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement”); and (2) a $15 million mortgage repurchase agreement, as amended and restated on November 3, 2015, as further amended (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 first quarter of 2016 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 $41.6 million and $42.5 million represent potential commitments at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , 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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Guarantees [Abstract]
Guarantees [Text Block]	Guarantees and Indemnifications 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 $22.4 million and $12.2 million were covered under these guarantees as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. The increase in loans covered by these guarantees from December 31, 2015 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 March 31, 2016 , 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 $1.0 million and $1.3 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. The risk associated with the guarantees above is offset by the value of the underlying assets. 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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , the total of all loans indemnified to third party insurers relating to the above agreements was $2.4 million and $2.2 million , respectively. 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 recorded a liability relating to the guarantees described above totaling $1.1 million and $1.2 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, which is management’s best estimate of the Company’s liability.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Commitments and Contingencies Warranty We use subcontractors for nearly all aspects of home construction. Although our subcontractors are generally required to repair and replace any product or labor defects, we are, during applicable warranty periods, ultimately responsible to the homeowner for making such repairs. As such, we record warranty reserves to cover our exposure to the costs for materials and labor not expected to be covered by our subcontractors to the extent they relate to warranty-type claims. Warranty reserves are established by charging cost of sales and crediting a warranty reserve for each home closed. Warranty reserves are recorded for warranties under our Home Builder’s Limited Warranty (“HBLW”), and our 30-year (offered on all homes sold after April 25, 1998 and on or before December 1, 2015 in all of our markets except our Texas markets), 15-year (offered on all homes sold after December 1, 2015 in all of our markets except our Texas markets) or 10-year (offered on all homes sold in our Texas markets) 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 months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2016 2015 Warranty reserves, beginning of period $ 14,282 $ 12,671 Warranty expense on homes delivered during the period 2,039 1,539 Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties 2,838 263 Settlements made during the period (3,864 ) (2,922 ) Warranty reserves, end of period $ 15,295 $ 11,551 In the ordinary course of business, we have received claims from homeowners in our Florida communities (and been named as a defendant in legal proceedings initiated by certain of such homeowners) related to stucco installation primarily on homes in our Tampa communities with second story elevations built prior to 2014. Through 2015, we made repairs on certain of the affected homes and accrued for the estimated future cost of repairs for the other homes (as reflected in our warranty reserves). The aggregate amounts of such repair costs and accruals were not material, and the reserve for identified homes in need of more than minor repair at December 31, 2015 was $0.5 million . During the first quarter of 2016 , the number of stucco related claims in our Florida communities increased. As a result, we recorded an additional accrual of $2.2 million as a change in estimate to our warranty reserves (which change is reflected in “Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties” in the above table) for homes in our Florida communities that we have identified as requiring more than minor stucco repairs. At March 31, 2016 , the remaining reserve was $1.8 million , covering the estimated repair costs for the approximately 138 homes that we have identified as requiring more than minor stucco repairs but have not yet completed. Because our assessment of the stucco issue is ongoing, we are uncertain at this time regarding: (a) the number of similarly affected homes that may require stucco repairs in the future; (b) the cost to repair those homes; (c) the extent to which we may be able to recover a portion of our repair costs from subcontractors and insurers; and (d) the ultimate amount of our liability. As we obtain additional information, we may revise our warranty reserves for stucco repairs. Performance Bonds and Letters of Credit At March 31, 2016 , the Company had outstanding approximately $129.9 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 November 2023 . Included in this total are: (1) $81.0 million of performance and maintenance bonds and $33.5 million of performance letters of credit that serve as completion bonds for land development work in progress; (2) $8.1 million of financial letters of credit, of which $6.3 million represent deposits on land and lot purchase agreements; and (3) $7.2 million of financial bonds. Land Option Contracts and Other Similar Contracts At March 31, 2016 , the Company also had options and contingent purchase agreements to acquire land and developed lots with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $525.5 million . Purchase of properties under these agreements is contingent upon satisfaction of certain requirements by the Company and the sellers. Legal Matters In addition to the legal proceedings related to stucco, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries have been named as defendants in certain other legal proceedings which are incidental to our business. While management currently believes that the ultimate resolution of these other legal proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows, such legal proceedings 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 other legal proceedings. However, the possibility exists that the costs to resolve these legal proceedings could differ from the recorded estimates and, therefore, have a material effect on the Company’s net income for the periods in which they are resolved. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we had $0.4 million and $0.6 million reserved for legal expenses, respectively.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Debt Notes Payable - Homebuilding The Credit Facility provides for an aggregate commitment amount of $400 million , including a $125 million sub-facility for letters of credit. 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 a 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 March 31, 2016 , the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants of the Credit Facility. At March 31, 2016 , borrowing availability under the Credit Facility in accordance with the borrowing base calculation was $479.0 million and, as a result, the full amount of the $400 million facility was available. At March 31, 2016 , there were $114.5 million of borrowings outstanding and $39.6 million of letters of credit outstanding, leaving net remaining borrowing availability of $245.9 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 Company’s $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “2021 Senior Notes”). The guarantors for the Credit Facility (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”) are the same subsidiaries that guarantee the 2021 Senior Notes, the Company’s $57.5 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes”) and the $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 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, 2016 to June 1, 2017 . The agreements governing the Letter of Credit Facilities contain limits for the issuance of letters of credit ranging from $3.0 million to $5.0 million , for a combined letter of credit capacity of $12.0 million , of which $4.9 million was uncommitted at March 31, 2016 and could be withdrawn at any time. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , there was $2.0 million and $2.7 million of outstanding letters of credit in aggregate under the Company’s Letter of Credit Facilities, respectively, which were collateralized with $2.1 million and $2.7 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). In December 2015, the agreement was amended to include a “seasonal increase” provision which increased the maximum borrowing availability to $130 million through January 31, 2016. The maximum principal amount permitted to be outstanding at any one time in aggregate under all warehouse credit lines is $150 million . The agreement also contains certain financial covenants. At March 31, 2016 , M/I Financial was in compliance with all financial covenants of the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement. The MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement matures on June 24, 2016 . Interest on amounts borrowed under the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement is payable at a per annum rate equal to the greater of (1) the floating LIBOR rate plus 250 basis points and (2) 2.75% . As is typical for similar credit facilities in the mortgage origination industry, at closing, the expiration of the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement was set at approximately one year and is under consideration for extension annually by the participating lenders. We expect to extend the MIF Mortgage Warehousing Agreement on or prior to the current expiration date of June 24, 2016 , but we cannot provide any assurance that we will be able to obtain such an extension. 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 1, 2016 . In December 2015, the agreement was amended to include a “seasonal increase” provision which increased the maximum borrowing availability to $20 million through January 31, 2016. 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 250 or 275 basis points depending on the loan type. At March 31, 2016 , M/I Financial’s total combined maximum borrowing availability under the two credit facilities was $125.0 million , a decrease from $150.0 million from December 31, 2015 due to the seasonal increases that expired on February 1, 2016. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , M/I Financial had $87.2 million and $123.6 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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we had $300.0 million of our 2021 Senior Notes outstanding. The 2021 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.75% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year (commencing on July 15, 2016), and mature on January 15, 2021. The 2021 Senior Notes are general, unsecured senior obligations of the Company and the Guarantor Subsidiaries and rank equally in right of payment with all our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness. The 2021 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 2021 Senior Notes contain certain covenants, as more fully described and defined in the indenture governing the 2021 Senior Notes, 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 2021 Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2016 , the Company was in compliance with all terms, conditions, and covenants under the indenture. The 2021 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 (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 governing the 2021 Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2016 , the guarantors of the 2021 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 2021 Senior Notes on or after January 15, 2018 at a stated redemption price, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon. The redemption price will initially be 103.375% of the principal amount outstanding, but will decline to 101.688% of the principal amount outstanding if redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on January 15, 2019, and will further decline to 100.000% of the principal amount outstanding if redeemed on or after January 15, 2020, but prior to maturity. The indenture governing our 2021 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 $125.0 million plus (1) 50% of our aggregate consolidated net income (or minus 100% of our aggregate consolidated net loss) from October 1, 2015, excluding income or loss from Unrestricted Subsidiaries, plus (2) 100% of the net cash proceeds from either contributions to the common equity of the Company after December 31, 2015 or the sale of qualified equity interests, plus other items and subject to other exceptions. The restricted payments basket was $130.0 million and $128.5 million at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , 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 As of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we had $86.3 million of our 2018 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes outstanding. 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 jointly and severally on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by those subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors under the Company’s 2021 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. As of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we had $57.5 million of our 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes outstanding. 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 jointly and severally on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by those subsidiaries of the Company that are guarantors under the Company’s 2021 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 $8.8 million and $8.4 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively. The balance consists primarily of a mortgage note payable with a $3.8 million principal balance outstanding at March 31, 2016 (and $3.9 million principal balance outstanding at December 31, 2015 ), 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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
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 months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 : Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2016 2015 NUMERATOR Net income $ 9,189 $ 9,568 Preferred stock dividends (1,219 ) (1,219 ) Net income to common shareholders 7,970 8,349 Interest on 3.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 385 373 Interest on 3.00% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 520 503 Diluted income available to common shareholders $ 8,875 $ 9,225 DENOMINATOR Basic weighted average shares outstanding 24,657 24,514 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock option awards 168 219 Deferred compensation awards 122 157 3.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 2,416 2,416 3.00% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 2,669 2,669 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding - adjusted for assumed conversions 30,032 29,975 Earnings per common share: Basic $ 0.32 $ 0.34 Diluted $ 0.30 $ 0.31 Anti-dilutive equity awards not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share 1,539 1,366 For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , the effect of convertible debt was included in the diluted earnings per share calculations.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Income Taxes During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , the Company recorded a tax provision of $5.5 million , which reflects income tax expense related to the period’s pre-tax earnings. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was 37.6% , which included expected tax benefits for the domestic production activities deduction and energy tax credits. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 , the Company recorded a tax provision of $6.1 million , which reflects income tax expense related to the period’s pre-tax earnings. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was 39.0% . At March 31, 2016 , the Company had federal NOL carryforwards of approximately $15.7 million and federal credit carryforwards of $9.7 million . Our federal NOL carryforwards may be carried forward from one to 16 years to offset future taxable income with the federal carryforward benefits beginning to expire in 2028. The Company had $7.8 million of state NOL carryforwards at March 31, 2016 . Our state NOLs may be carried forward from one to 16 years, depending on the tax jurisdiction, with $2.9 million expiring between 2022 and 2027 and $4.9 million expiring between 2028 and 2032, absent sufficient state taxable income.

Business Segments

Business Segments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
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 14 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 Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota Austin, Texas Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas In April 2016, we announced our entry into the Sarasota, Florida market. The following table shows, by segment: revenue, operating income and interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 : Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2016 2015 Revenue: Midwest homebuilding $ 118,170 $ 85,217 Southern homebuilding 122,694 98,555 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 73,453 71,289 Financial services (a) 10,053 8,098 Total revenue $ 324,370 $ 263,159 Operating income: Midwest homebuilding $ 10,328 $ 7,796 Southern homebuilding 6,430 8,591 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 3,884 4,760 Financial services (a) 6,275 5,324 Less: Corporate selling, general and administrative expense (7,244 ) (6,515 ) Total operating income $ 19,673 $ 19,956 Interest expense: Midwest homebuilding $ 1,279 $ 1,324 Southern homebuilding 2,194 1,774 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 1,408 1,033 Financial services (a) 384 331 Total interest expense $ 5,265 $ 4,462 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures (307 ) (198 ) Income before income taxes $ 14,715 $ 15,692 (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. The following tables show total assets by segment at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 : March 31, 2016 (In thousands) Midwest Southern Mid-Atlantic Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated Total Deposits on real estate under option or contract $ 3,678 $ 21,351 $ 4,311 $ — $ 29,340 Inventory (a) 362,554 445,815 315,828 — 1,124,197 Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 6,451 19,242 — — 25,693 Other assets (b) 14,548 31,577 9,991 201,366 257,482 Total assets $ 387,231 $ 517,985 $ 330,130 $ 201,366 $ 1,436,712 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Midwest Southern Mid-Atlantic Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated Total Deposits on real estate under option or contract $ 3,379 $ 16,128 $ 4,203 $ — $ 23,710 Inventory (a) 368,748 416,443 303,141 — 1,088,332 Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 5,976 30,991 — — 36,967 Other assets 10,018 23,704 7,253 225,570 266,545 Total assets $ 388,121 $ 487,266 $ 314,597 $ 225,570 $ 1,415,554 (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. (b) During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , the Company purchased an airplane for $9.9 million . The asset is included in the table above in Corporate, Financial Services, and Unallocated Other Assets, and within Property and Equipment - Net in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Supplemental Guarantor Informat

Supplemental Guarantor Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]	Supplemental Guarantor Information The Company’s obligations under the 2021 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 2021 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) 2021 Senior Notes, on a joint and several senior unsecured basis, (b) 2017 Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes on a joint and several senior subordinated unsecured basis and (c) 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 March 31, 2016 , 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 governing the 2021 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 March 31, 2016 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 314,317 $ 10,053 $ — $ 324,370 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 260,172 — — 260,172 General and administrative — 18,302 3,957 — 22,259 Selling — 22,266 — — 22,266 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures — — (307 ) — (307 ) Interest — 4,881 384 — 5,265 Total costs and expenses — 305,621 4,034 — 309,655 Income before income taxes — 8,696 6,019 — 14,715 Provision for income taxes — 3,444 2,082 — 5,526 Equity in subsidiaries 9,189 — — (9,189 ) — Net income 9,189 5,252 3,937 (9,189 ) 9,189 Preferred dividends 1,219 — — — 1,219 Net income to common shareholders $ 7,970 $ 5,252 $ 3,937 $ (9,189 ) $ 7,970 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 255,062 $ 8,097 $ — $ 263,159 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 206,183 — — 206,183 General and administrative — 16,386 2,948 — 19,334 Selling — 17,686 — — 17,686 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures — — (198 ) — (198 ) Interest — 4,131 331 — 4,462 Total costs and expenses — 244,386 3,081 — 247,467 Income before income taxes — 10,676 5,016 — 15,692 Provision for income taxes — 4,392 1,732 — 6,124 Equity in subsidiaries 9,568 — — (9,568 ) — Net income 9,568 6,284 3,284 (9,568 ) 9,568 Preferred dividends 1,219 — — — 1,219 Net income to common shareholders $ 8,349 $ 6,284 $ 3,284 $ (9,568 ) $ 8,349 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET March 31, 2016 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 19,898 $ 11,857 $ — $ 31,755 Restricted cash — 2,566 — — 2,566 Mortgage loans held for sale — — 94,438 — 94,438 Inventory — 1,153,537 — — 1,153,537 Property and equipment - net — 22,097 643 — 22,740 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 8,726 16,967 — 25,693 Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowances — 55,786 74 — 55,860 Investment in subsidiaries 627,042 — — (627,042 ) — Intercompany assets 411,628 — — (411,628 ) — Other assets 2,392 36,052 11,679 — 50,123 TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,041,062 $ 1,298,662 $ 135,658 $ (1,038,670 ) $ 1,436,712 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ — $ 81,163 $ 431 $ — $ 81,594 Customer deposits — 23,467 — — 23,467 Intercompany liabilities — 395,625 16,003 (411,628 ) — Other liabilities — 69,297 5,048 — 74,345 Community development district obligations — 832 — — 832 Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned — 4,921 — — 4,921 Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations — 114,500 — — 114,500 Notes payable bank - financial services operations — — 87,186 — 87,186 Notes payable - other — 8,805 — — 8,805 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 - net 56,662 — — — 56,662 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - net 84,891 — — — 84,891 Senior notes due 2021 - net 294,904 — — — 294,904 TOTAL LIABILITIES 436,457 698,610 108,668 (411,628 ) 832,107 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 604,605 600,052 26,990 (627,042 ) 604,605 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 1,041,062 $ 1,298,662 $ 135,658 $ (1,038,670 ) $ 1,436,712 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET December 31, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ 18,156 $ (7,951 ) $ 10,205 Restricted cash — 2,896 — — 2,896 Mortgage loans held for sale — — 127,001 — 127,001 Inventory — 1,112,042 — — 1,112,042 Property and equipment - net — 12,222 675 — 12,897 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 17,425 19,542 — 36,967 Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowances — 67,255 149 — 67,404 Investment in subsidiaries 621,052 — — (621,052 ) — Intercompany assets 408,847 — — (408,847 ) — Other assets 2,626 32,335 11,181 — 46,142 TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,032,525 $ 1,244,175 $ 176,704 $ (1,037,850 ) $ 1,415,554 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ — $ 94,554 $ 275 $ (7,951 ) $ 86,878 Customer deposits — 19,567 — — 19,567 Intercompany liabilities — 387,439 21,408 (408,847 ) — Other liabilities — 88,550 5,120 — 93,670 Community development district obligations — 1,018 — — 1,018 Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned — 6,007 — — 6,007 Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations — 43,800 — — 43,800 Notes payable bank - financial services operations — — 123,648 — 123,648 Notes payable - other — 8,441 — — 8,441 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 - net 56,518 — — — 56,518 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - net 84,714 — — — 84,714 Senior notes due 2021 - net 294,727 — — — 294,727 TOTAL LIABILITIES 435,959 649,376 150,451 (416,798 ) 818,988 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 596,566 594,799 26,253 (621,052 ) 596,566 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 1,032,525 $ 1,244,175 $ 176,704 $ (1,037,850 ) $ 1,415,554 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 3,200 $ (39,162 ) $ 40,218 $ (3,200 ) $ 1,056 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Restricted cash — 689 — — 689 Purchase of property and equipment — (10,686 ) (20 ) — (10,706 ) Intercompany investing (2,054 ) — — 2,054 — Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures — (1,502 ) (1,344 ) — (2,846 ) Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (2,054 ) (11,499 ) (1,364 ) 2,054 (12,863 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — 154,100 — — 154,100 Principal repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — (83,400 ) — — (83,400 ) Net proceeds from bank borrowings - financial services operations — — (36,462 ) — (36,462 ) Principal proceeds from notes payable - other and CDD bond obligations — 364 — — 364 Proceeds from exercise of stock options 73 — — — 73 Intercompany financing — (406 ) (5,491 ) 5,897 — Dividends paid (1,219 ) — (3,200 ) 3,200 (1,219 ) Debt issue costs — (99 ) — — (99 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,146 ) 70,559 (45,153 ) 9,097 33,357 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents — 19,898 (6,299 ) 7,951 21,550 Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period — — 18,156 (7,951 ) 10,205 Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period $ — $ 19,898 $ 11,857 $ — $ 31,755 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ — $ (44,749 ) $ 15,473 $ — $ (29,276 ) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Restricted cash — 603 — — 603 Purchase of property and equipment — (97 ) (14 ) — (111 ) Intercompany Investing 1,158 — — (1,158 ) — Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures — (741 ) (596 ) — (1,337 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 1,158 (235 ) (610 ) (1,158 ) (845 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — 130,400 — — 130,400 Principal repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — (70,400 ) — — (70,400 ) Net repayments of bank borrowings - financial services operations — — (13,656 ) — (13,656 ) Principal repayments of notes payable - other and CDD bond obligations — (642 ) — — (642 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 61 — — — 61 Intercompany financing — (1,679 ) 521 1,158 — Dividends paid (1,219 ) — — — (1,219 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,158 ) 57,679 (13,135 ) 1,158 44,544 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents — 12,695 1,728 — 14,423 Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period — 3,872 11,663 — 15,535 Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period $ — $ 16,567 $ 13,391 $ — $ 29,958

Stock-Based Compensation Stock-

Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]	Stock-Based Compensation The Company has an equity compensation plan, the M/I Homes, Inc. 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2009 LTIP”) which has been amended from time to time. The 2009 LTIP was approved by our shareholders and is administered by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors. Under the 2009 LTIP, the Company is permitted to grant (1) nonqualified stock options to purchase common shares, (2) incentive stock options to purchase common shares, (3) stock appreciation rights, (4) restricted common shares, (5) other stock-based awards – awards that are valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, the fair market value of the common shares, and (6) cash-based awards to its officers, employees, non-employee directors and other eligible participants. Subject to certain adjustments, the plan authorizes awards to officers, employees, non-employee directors and other eligible participants for up to 2,600,000 common shares, of which 592,295 remain available for grant at March 31, 2016 . The 2009 LTIP replaced the M/I Homes, Inc. 1993 Stock Incentive Plan as Amended (the “1993 Plan”), which expired by its terms April 22, 2009. Awards outstanding under the 1993 Plan remain in effect in accordance with their respective terms. Stock Options On February 16, 2016 , the Company awarded certain of its employees 399,500 (in the aggregate) nonqualified stock options at an exercise price of $16.85 (the closing price of our common shares on the New York Stock Exchange on such date) and a fair value of $7.57 that vest ratably over a five-year period. Total stock-based compensation expense related to stock option awards that has been charged against income relating to the 2009 LTIP was $0.9 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 . As of March 31, 2016 , there was a total of $9.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock option awards that will be recognized as stock-based compensation expense as the awards vest over a weighted average period of 2.2 years for the service awards. Performance Share Unit Awards On February 16, 2016 , February 17, 2015 and February 18, 2014 , the Company awarded its executive officers (in the aggregate) a target number of performance share units (“PSU’s”) equal to 79,108 , 56,389 and 50,439 PSU’s, respectively. Each PSU represents a contingent right to receive one common share of the Company if vesting is satisfied at the end of a three-year performance period (the “Performance Period”). The ultimate number of PSU’s that will vest and be earned, if any, after the completion of the Performance Period, is based on (1) (a) the Company’s cumulative pre-tax income from operations, excluding extraordinary items, over the Performance Period (weighted 80% ) (the “Performance Condition”), and (b) the Company’s relative total shareholder return over the Performance Period compared to the total shareholder return of a peer group of other publicly-traded homebuilders (weighted 20% ) (the “Market Condition”) and (2) the participant’s continued employment through the end of the Performance Period, except in the case of termination due to death, disability or retirement or involuntary termination without cause by the Company. The number of PSU’s that vest may increase by up to 50% from the target number based on levels of achievement of the above criteria as set forth in the applicable award agreements and decrease to zero if the Company fails to meet the minimum performance levels for both of the above criteria. If the Company achieves the minimum performance levels for both of the above criteria, 50% of the target number of PSU’s will vest and be earned. Any portion of PSU’s that does not vest at the end of the Performance Period will be forfeited. Additionally, the PSU’s have no dividend or voting rights during the Performance Period. The grant date fair value of the portion of the PSU’s subject to the Performance Condition and the Market Condition component was $16.85 and $14.98 for the 2016 PSU’s, respectively, $21.28 and $18.92 for the 2015 PSU’s, respectively, and $23.79 and $21.00 for the 2014 PSU’s, respectively. In accordance with ASC 718, for the portion of the PSU’s subject to a Market Condition, stock-based compensation expense is derived using the Monte Carlo simulation methodology and is recognized ratably over the service period regardless of whether or not the attainment of the Market Condition is probable. Therefore, the Company recognized $0.1 million in stock-based compensation expense, and there was a total of $0.4 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to the Market Condition portion of the 2016, 2015 and 2014 PSU awards as of March 31, 2016 . For the portion of the PSU’s subject to a Performance Condition, we recognize stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the Performance Period based on the probable outcome of the related Performance Condition. Otherwise, stock-based compensation expense recognition is deferred until probability is attained and a cumulative stock-based compensation expense adjustment is recorded and recognized ratably over the remaining service period. The Company reassesses the probability of the satisfaction of the Performance Condition on a quarterly basis, and stock-based compensation expense is adjusted based on the portion of the requisite service period that has passed. As of March 31, 2016 , the Company had not recognized any stock-based compensation expense related to the Performance Condition portion of the 2016 or the 2015 PSU awards. If the Company achieves the minimum performance levels for the Performance Conditions to be met for the 2016 and the 2015 awards, the Company would record unrecognized stock-based compensation expense of $1.0 million as of March 31, 2016 , for which $0.2 million would be immediately recognized had attainment been probable at March 31, 2016 . The Company recognized less than $0.1 million of stock-based compensation expense related to the Performance Condition portion of the 2014 PSU awards during the first quarter of 2016 based on the probability of attaining the performance condition. The Company has $0.1 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense for the 2014 PSU awards at March 31, 2016 .

Inventory and Capitalized Int19

Inventory and Capitalized Interest Inventory (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Inventory [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	A summary of the Company’s inventory as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is as follows: (In thousands) March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Single-family lots, land and land development costs $ 596,072 $ 584,542 Land held for sale 13,801 12,630 Homes under construction 439,328 420,206 Model homes and furnishings - at cost (less accumulated depreciation: March 31, 2016 - $9,432; December 31, 2015 - $8,296) 69,243 63,929 Community development district infrastructure 832 1,018 Land purchase deposits 29,340 23,710 Consolidated inventory not owned 4,921 6,007 Total inventory $ 1,153,537 $ 1,112,042
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block]	The summary of capitalized interest for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows : Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2016 2015 Capitalized interest, beginning of period $ 16,740 $ 15,296 Interest capitalized to inventory 3,756 3,785 Capitalized interest charged to land and housing costs and expenses (3,544 ) (3,539 ) Capitalized interest, end of period $ 16,952 $ 15,542 Interest incurred $ 9,021 $ 8,247

Fair Value Measurements Fair Va

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 : Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Best efforts contracts and related committed IRLCs $ 5,472 $ 2,625 Uncommitted IRLCs 73,029 46,339 FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs 72,000 46,000 Best efforts contracts and related mortgage loans held for sale 6,928 100,152 FMBSs related to mortgage loans held for sale 83,000 27,000 Mortgage loans held for sale covered by FMBSs 83,692 26,690
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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 : Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements March 31, 2016 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 $ 94,438 $ — $ 94,438 $ — Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (859 ) — (859 ) — Interest rate lock commitments 890 — 890 — Best-efforts contracts (137 ) — (137 ) — Total $ 94,332 $ — $ 94,332 $ — Description of Financial Instrument (in thousands) Fair Value Measurements December 31, 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 $ 127,001 $ — $ 127,001 $ — Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (93 ) — (93 ) — Interest rate lock commitments 321 — 321 — Best-efforts contracts (206 ) — (206 ) — Total $ 127,023 $ — $ 127,023 $ —
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, (Loss) Gain in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the amount of gain (loss) recognized, within our revenue in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, on assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 : Three Months Ended March 31, Description (in thousands) 2016 2015 Mortgage loans held for sale $ 1,360 $ 358 Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities (766 ) (380 ) Interest rate lock commitments 569 345 Best-efforts contracts 69 (159 ) Total gain recognized $ 1,232 $ 164
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 March 31, 2016 March 31, 2016 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 $ 859 Interest rate lock commitments Other assets 890 Other liabilities — Best-efforts contracts Other assets — Other liabilities 137 Total fair value measurements $ 890 $ 996 Asset Derivatives Liability Derivatives December 31, 2015 December 31, 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 $ — Other liabilities $ 93 Interest rate lock commitments Other assets 321 Other liabilities — Best-efforts contracts Other assets — Other liabilities 206 Total fair value measurements $ 321 $ 299
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 March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . 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). March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Assets: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 34,321 $ 34,321 $ 13,101 $ 13,101 Mortgage loans held for sale 94,438 94,438 127,001 127,001 Split dollar life insurance policies 214 214 199 199 Notes receivable 1,515 1,381 3,153 3,076 Commitments to extend real estate loans 890 890 321 321 Liabilities: Notes payable - homebuilding operations 114,500 114,500 43,800 43,800 Notes payable - financial services operations 87,186 87,186 123,648 123,648 Notes payable - other 8,805 8,210 8,441 8,039 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 57,500 57,788 57,500 61,884 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 86,250 83,123 86,250 84,741 Senior notes due 2021 300,000 296,250 300,000 295,500 Best-efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale 137 137 206 206 Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities 859 859 93 93 Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments: Letters of credit — 878 — 735

Commitments and Contingencies C

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Warranty Accrual Rollforward [Abstract]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]	A summary of warranty activity for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2016 2015 Warranty reserves, beginning of period $ 14,282 $ 12,671 Warranty expense on homes delivered during the period 2,039 1,539 Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties 2,838 263 Settlements made during the period (3,864 ) (2,922 ) Warranty reserves, end of period $ 15,295 $ 11,551

Earnings per Share Earnings per

Earnings per Share Earnings per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
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 months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 : Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2016 2015 NUMERATOR Net income $ 9,189 $ 9,568 Preferred stock dividends (1,219 ) (1,219 ) Net income to common shareholders 7,970 8,349 Interest on 3.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 385 373 Interest on 3.00% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 520 503 Diluted income available to common shareholders $ 8,875 $ 9,225 DENOMINATOR Basic weighted average shares outstanding 24,657 24,514 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock option awards 168 219 Deferred compensation awards 122 157 3.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 2,416 2,416 3.00% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 2,669 2,669 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding - adjusted for assumed conversions 30,032 29,975 Earnings per common share: Basic $ 0.32 $ 0.34 Diluted $ 0.30 $ 0.31 Anti-dilutive equity awards not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share 1,539 1,366

Business Segments Business Segm

Business Segments Business Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
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 months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 : Three Months Ended March 31, (In thousands) 2016 2015 Revenue: Midwest homebuilding $ 118,170 $ 85,217 Southern homebuilding 122,694 98,555 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 73,453 71,289 Financial services (a) 10,053 8,098 Total revenue $ 324,370 $ 263,159 Operating income: Midwest homebuilding $ 10,328 $ 7,796 Southern homebuilding 6,430 8,591 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 3,884 4,760 Financial services (a) 6,275 5,324 Less: Corporate selling, general and administrative expense (7,244 ) (6,515 ) Total operating income $ 19,673 $ 19,956 Interest expense: Midwest homebuilding $ 1,279 $ 1,324 Southern homebuilding 2,194 1,774 Mid-Atlantic homebuilding 1,408 1,033 Financial services (a) 384 331 Total interest expense $ 5,265 $ 4,462 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures (307 ) (198 ) Income before income taxes $ 14,715 $ 15,692 (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. The following tables show total assets by segment at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 : March 31, 2016 (In thousands) Midwest Southern Mid-Atlantic Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated Total Deposits on real estate under option or contract $ 3,678 $ 21,351 $ 4,311 $ — $ 29,340 Inventory (a) 362,554 445,815 315,828 — 1,124,197 Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 6,451 19,242 — — 25,693 Other assets (b) 14,548 31,577 9,991 201,366 257,482 Total assets $ 387,231 $ 517,985 $ 330,130 $ 201,366 $ 1,436,712 December 31, 2015 (In thousands) Midwest Southern Mid-Atlantic Corporate, Financial Services and Unallocated Total Deposits on real estate under option or contract $ 3,379 $ 16,128 $ 4,203 $ — $ 23,710 Inventory (a) 368,748 416,443 303,141 — 1,088,332 Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 5,976 30,991 — — 36,967 Other assets 10,018 23,704 7,253 225,570 266,545 Total assets $ 388,121 $ 487,266 $ 314,597 $ 225,570 $ 1,415,554 (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. (b) During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , the Company purchased an airplane for $9.9 million . The asset is included in the table above in Corporate, Financial Services, and Unallocated Other Assets, and within Property and Equipment - Net in our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Supplemental Guarantor Inform24

Supplemental Guarantor Information Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Table Text Block]	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 314,317 $ 10,053 $ — $ 324,370 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 260,172 — — 260,172 General and administrative — 18,302 3,957 — 22,259 Selling — 22,266 — — 22,266 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures — — (307 ) — (307 ) Interest — 4,881 384 — 5,265 Total costs and expenses — 305,621 4,034 — 309,655 Income before income taxes — 8,696 6,019 — 14,715 Provision for income taxes — 3,444 2,082 — 5,526 Equity in subsidiaries 9,189 — — (9,189 ) — Net income 9,189 5,252 3,937 (9,189 ) 9,189 Preferred dividends 1,219 — — — 1,219 Net income to common shareholders $ 7,970 $ 5,252 $ 3,937 $ (9,189 ) $ 7,970 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Revenue $ — $ 255,062 $ 8,097 $ — $ 263,159 Costs and expenses: Land and housing — 206,183 — — 206,183 General and administrative — 16,386 2,948 — 19,334 Selling — 17,686 — — 17,686 Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures — — (198 ) — (198 ) Interest — 4,131 331 — 4,462 Total costs and expenses — 244,386 3,081 — 247,467 Income before income taxes — 10,676 5,016 — 15,692 Provision for income taxes — 4,392 1,732 — 6,124 Equity in subsidiaries 9,568 — — (9,568 ) — Net income 9,568 6,284 3,284 (9,568 ) 9,568 Preferred dividends 1,219 — — — 1,219 Net income to common shareholders $ 8,349 $ 6,284 $ 3,284 $ (9,568 ) $ 8,349
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET March 31, 2016 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ 19,898 $ 11,857 $ — $ 31,755 Restricted cash — 2,566 — — 2,566 Mortgage loans held for sale — — 94,438 — 94,438 Inventory — 1,153,537 — — 1,153,537 Property and equipment - net — 22,097 643 — 22,740 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 8,726 16,967 — 25,693 Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowances — 55,786 74 — 55,860 Investment in subsidiaries 627,042 — — (627,042 ) — Intercompany assets 411,628 — — (411,628 ) — Other assets 2,392 36,052 11,679 — 50,123 TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,041,062 $ 1,298,662 $ 135,658 $ (1,038,670 ) $ 1,436,712 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ — $ 81,163 $ 431 $ — $ 81,594 Customer deposits — 23,467 — — 23,467 Intercompany liabilities — 395,625 16,003 (411,628 ) — Other liabilities — 69,297 5,048 — 74,345 Community development district obligations — 832 — — 832 Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned — 4,921 — — 4,921 Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations — 114,500 — — 114,500 Notes payable bank - financial services operations — — 87,186 — 87,186 Notes payable - other — 8,805 — — 8,805 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 - net 56,662 — — — 56,662 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - net 84,891 — — — 84,891 Senior notes due 2021 - net 294,904 — — — 294,904 TOTAL LIABILITIES 436,457 698,610 108,668 (411,628 ) 832,107 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 604,605 600,052 26,990 (627,042 ) 604,605 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 1,041,062 $ 1,298,662 $ 135,658 $ (1,038,670 ) $ 1,436,712 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET December 31, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ — $ — $ 18,156 $ (7,951 ) $ 10,205 Restricted cash — 2,896 — — 2,896 Mortgage loans held for sale — — 127,001 — 127,001 Inventory — 1,112,042 — — 1,112,042 Property and equipment - net — 12,222 675 — 12,897 Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures — 17,425 19,542 — 36,967 Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowances — 67,255 149 — 67,404 Investment in subsidiaries 621,052 — — (621,052 ) — Intercompany assets 408,847 — — (408,847 ) — Other assets 2,626 32,335 11,181 — 46,142 TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,032,525 $ 1,244,175 $ 176,704 $ (1,037,850 ) $ 1,415,554 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ — $ 94,554 $ 275 $ (7,951 ) $ 86,878 Customer deposits — 19,567 — — 19,567 Intercompany liabilities — 387,439 21,408 (408,847 ) — Other liabilities — 88,550 5,120 — 93,670 Community development district obligations — 1,018 — — 1,018 Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned — 6,007 — — 6,007 Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations — 43,800 — — 43,800 Notes payable bank - financial services operations — — 123,648 — 123,648 Notes payable - other — 8,441 — — 8,441 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 - net 56,518 — — — 56,518 Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - net 84,714 — — — 84,714 Senior notes due 2021 - net 294,727 — — — 294,727 TOTAL LIABILITIES 435,959 649,376 150,451 (416,798 ) 818,988 SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 596,566 594,799 26,253 (621,052 ) 596,566 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 1,032,525 $ 1,244,175 $ 176,704 $ (1,037,850 ) $ 1,415,554
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Table Text Block]	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 3,200 $ (39,162 ) $ 40,218 $ (3,200 ) $ 1,056 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Restricted cash — 689 — — 689 Purchase of property and equipment — (10,686 ) (20 ) — (10,706 ) Intercompany investing (2,054 ) — — 2,054 — Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures — (1,502 ) (1,344 ) — (2,846 ) Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (2,054 ) (11,499 ) (1,364 ) 2,054 (12,863 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — 154,100 — — 154,100 Principal repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — (83,400 ) — — (83,400 ) Net proceeds from bank borrowings - financial services operations — — (36,462 ) — (36,462 ) Principal proceeds from notes payable - other and CDD bond obligations — 364 — — 364 Proceeds from exercise of stock options 73 — — — 73 Intercompany financing — (406 ) (5,491 ) 5,897 — Dividends paid (1,219 ) — (3,200 ) 3,200 (1,219 ) Debt issue costs — (99 ) — — (99 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,146 ) 70,559 (45,153 ) 9,097 33,357 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents — 19,898 (6,299 ) 7,951 21,550 Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period — — 18,156 (7,951 ) 10,205 Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period $ — $ 19,898 $ 11,857 $ — $ 31,755 Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 (In thousands) M/I Homes, Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Unrestricted Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ — $ (44,749 ) $ 15,473 $ — $ (29,276 ) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Restricted cash — 603 — — 603 Purchase of property and equipment — (97 ) (14 ) — (111 ) Intercompany Investing 1,158 — — (1,158 ) — Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures — (741 ) (596 ) — (1,337 ) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 1,158 (235 ) (610 ) (1,158 ) (845 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — 130,400 — — 130,400 Principal repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations — (70,400 ) — — (70,400 ) Net repayments of bank borrowings - financial services operations — — (13,656 ) — (13,656 ) Principal repayments of notes payable - other and CDD bond obligations — (642 ) — — (642 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 61 — — — 61 Intercompany financing — (1,679 ) 521 1,158 — Dividends paid (1,219 ) — — — (1,219 ) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,158 ) 57,679 (13,135 ) 1,158 44,544 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents — 12,695 1,728 — 14,423 Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period — 3,872 11,663 — 15,535 Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period $ — $ 16,567 $ 13,391 $ — $ 29,958

Inventory and Capitalized Int25

Inventory and Capitalized Interest Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Inventory [Abstract]
Single-family lots, land and land development costs	$ 596,072	$ 584,542
Land held for sale	13,801	12,630
Homes under construction	439,328	420,206
Model homes and furnishings - at cost (less accumulated depreciation: March 31, 2016 - $9,432; December 31, 2015 - $8,296)	69,243	63,929
Community development district infrastructure	832	1,018
Land purchase deposits	29,340	23,710
Consolidated inventory not owned	4,921	6,007
Total Inventory	$ 1,153,537	$ 1,112,042

Inventory and Capitalized Int26

Inventory and Capitalized Interest Inventory Parentheticals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Parantheticals - Inventory [Abstract]
Model Home Accumulated Depreciation	$ 9,432	$ 8,296

Inventory and Capitalized Int27

Inventory and Capitalized Interest Other Inventory Items - Homes under construction not subject to a sale contract (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)homes	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Other Inventory, Gross [Abstract]
Number of Speculative Homes	801	872
Speculative Homes Carrying Value	$ 152.6	$ 184.3

Inventory and Capitalized Int28

Inventory and Capitalized Interest Capitalized Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Real Estate Inventory, Capitalized Interest Costs [Roll Forward]
Capitalized Interest, beginning of period	$ 16,740	$ 15,296
Interest capitalized to inventory	3,756	3,785
Capitalized interest charged to land and housing costs and expenses	(3,544)	(3,539)
Capitalized Interest - end of period	16,952	15,542
Interest incurred	$ 9,021	$ 8,247

Investment in Unconsolidated 29

Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in Investments in Unconsolidated JVs and other joint agreements	$ (11,300)
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	25,693		$ 36,967
Distribution of single-family lots from unconsolidated joint ventures	14,427	$ (145)
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates	2,846	$ 1,337
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	1,500
Capitalized Interest and Other Costs Included in Investment in Unconsolidated LLCs	$ 247		$ 411
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	74.00%
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	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Notional Disclosures [Abstract]
Best efforts contracts and related committed IRLCs	$ 5,472	$ 2,625
Uncommitted IRLCs	73,029	46,339
FMBSs related to uncommitted IRLCs	72,000	46,000
Best efforts contracts and related mortgage loans held for sale	6,928	100,152
FMBSs related to mortgage loans held for sale	83,000	27,000
Mortgage loans held for sale covered by FMBSs	$ 83,692	$ 26,690

Fair Value Measurements Assets

Fair Value Measurements Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Total Fair Value - Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	$ 94,332	$ 127,023
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	94,332	127,023
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	94,438	127,001
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	94,438	127,001
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	(859)	(93)
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	(859)	(93)
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	890	321
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	890	321
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	(137)	(206)
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	(137)	(206)
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
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Financial Instrument [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	$ 1,232	$ 164
Mortgage Loans Held for Sale [Member]
Financial Instrument [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	1,360	358
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Financial Instrument [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	(766)	(380)
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Financial Instrument [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	569	345
Best Efforts Contracts [Member]
Financial Instrument [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain On Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	$ 69	$ (159)

Fair Value Measurements Balance

Fair Value Measurements Balance Sheet Location of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Assets [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Financial Instrument, Fair Value	$ 890	$ 321
Other Liabilities [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	996	299
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Financial Instrument, Fair Value	0	0
Forward Sales or Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	859	93
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] | Other Assets [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Financial Instrument, Fair Value	890	321
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	0
Best Efforts Contracts [Member] | Other Liabilities [Member]
Financial Insturments, Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	$ 137	$ 206

Fair Value Measurements Financi

Fair Value Measurements Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 34,321	$ 13,101
Mortgage loans held for sale	94,438	127,001
Split dollar life insurance policies	214	199
Notes receivable	1,515	3,153
Commitments to extend real estate loans (assets)	890	321
LIABILITIES:
Notes Payable - Homebuilding Fair Value Disclosure	114,500	43,800
Notes Payable - Financial Services Fair Value Disclosure	87,186	123,648
Notes payable - other	8,805	8,441
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 due 2021	300,000	300,000
Best efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale	137	206
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities	859	93
Off-Balance Sheet Letters of Credit	0	0
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	34,321	13,101
Mortgage loans held for sale	94,438	127,001
Split dollar life insurance policies	214	199
Notes receivable	1,381	3,076
Commitments to extend real estate loans (assets)	890	321
LIABILITIES:
Notes Payable - Homebuilding Fair Value Disclosure	114,500	43,800
Notes Payable - Financial Services Fair Value Disclosure	87,186	123,648
Notes payable - other	8,210	8,039
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 - Fair Value Disclosure	57,788	61,884
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - Fair Value Disclosure	83,123	84,741
Senior notes due 2021	296,250	295,500
Best efforts contracts for committed IRLCs and mortgage loans held for sale	137	206
Forward sales of mortgage-backed securities	859	93
Off-Balance Sheet Letters of Credit	$ 878	$ 735

Fair Value Measurements Fair 35

Fair Value Measurements Fair Value of Financial Instrument Assumptions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value of Financial Instrument Assumptions [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Potential Commitments, Amount	$ 41.6	$ 42.5
First Amendment to New Unsecured Credit Facility [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Instrument Assumptions [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	400
Warehousing Agreement - Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Instrument Assumptions [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity under MIF Warehousing Line	110
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 Guarantees (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Guarantees [Abstract]
Total of Loans Covered by Guarantees	$ 22,400	$ 12,200
Total of Guaranteed Loans Inquired About	1,000	1,300
Total Loans Indemnified to third parties	2,400	2,200
Loan Repurchase Guarantee Liability	$ 1,100	$ 1,200

Commitments and Contingencies W

Commitments and Contingencies Warranty Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Warranty Accrual Rollforward [Abstract]
Warranty reserves, beginning of period	$ 14,282	$ 12,671
Warranty expense on homes delivered during the period	2,039	1,539
Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties	2,838	263
Settlements made during the period	(3,864)	(2,922)
Warranty reserves, end of period	$ 15,295	$ 11,551

Commitments and Contingencies38

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Letters of credit and completion bonds	$ 129.9
Performance bonds outstanding	81
Performance letters of credit outstanding	33.5
Financial letters of credit	8.1
Financial letters of credit representing deposits on land and lot purchase agreements	6.3
Financial Bonds	7.2
Unrecorded conditional purchase obligation	$ 525.5

Commitments and Contingencies L

Commitments and Contingencies Legal Liabilities (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)homes	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Product Liability Accrual, Component Amount	$ 2.2	$ 0.5
Estimated Repair Costs for Affected Homes	$ 1.8
Number of Affected Homes | homes	138
Amount Reserved for Legal Expenses	$ 0.4	$ 0.6

Debt Debt (Details)

Debt Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount	$ 479,000
Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations	114,500	$ 43,800
letters of credit outstanding under credit facility	39,600
Maximum borrowing availability subject to limit	245,900
Senior notes due 2021 - net	$ 294,904	294,727
Number of Secured Letters of Credit Outstanding under Credit Facility	3
Aggregate Capacity of Secured Letters of Credit under Credit Facility	$ 12,000
Uncommitted Letters of Credit	4,900
Letters of Credit Outstanding Under Letter of Credit Facilities	2,000	2,700
Restricted Cash for Secured Letter of Credit Agreements	2,100	$ 2,700
Low Range Uncommitted Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum available amounts under Letter of Credit Facilities	3,000
High Range Uncommittted Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum available amounts under Letter of Credit Facilities	5,000
First Amendment to New Unsecured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Sub-limit for letters of credit	125,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	400,000
2021 Senior Notes [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Senior notes due 2021 - net	$ 300,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.75%
2017 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.25%
Convertible Subordinated Debt	$ 57,500
2018 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.00%
Convertible Subordinated Debt	$ 86,250
Maximum [Member] | First Amendment to New Unsecured Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis Points Spread on Variable Rate - Credit Facility	250
Minimum [Member] | First Amendment to 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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Availability under all Credit Lines	$ 125,000	$ 150,000
Notes payable bank - financial service operations	87,186	$ 123,648
Warehousing Agreement - Fourth 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
M/I Financial Temporary Increase Maximum Borrowing Capacity	130,000
Aggreate Maximum Principal Amount Permitted to be Outstanding Under All Warehousing Credit Lines	$ 150,000
LIBOR basis points	250
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.75%
Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum Borrowing Capacity under MIF Warehousing Line	$ 15,000
Minimum [Member] | Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR basis points	250
Maximum [Member] | Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
LIBOR basis points	275

Debt Senior Notes (Details)

Debt Senior Notes (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jan. 15, 2021	Jan. 14, 2020	Jan. 14, 2019	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes due 2021 - net	$ 294,904,000				$ 294,727,000
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	9.75%
Restricted Payments Basket	$ 130,000,000				$ 128,500,000
2021 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior notes due 2021 - net	$ 300,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.75%
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed		100.00%	101.688%	103.375%
2017 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible senior subordinated notes	$ 57,500,000
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]
Convertible senior subordinated notes	$ 86,250,000
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
Base of restricted payments basket income calculation [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other Restrictions on Payment of Dividends	$ 125,000,000
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	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable - other	$ 8,805	$ 8,441
Secured Debt	$ 3,800	$ 3,900
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
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share Calculation [Line Items]
Net Income, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ 9,189	$ 9,568
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Preferred Dividends	(1,219)	(1,219)
Net income to common shareholders	7,970	8,349
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted	$ 8,875	$ 9,225
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	24,657	24,514
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Stock Options	168	219
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Deferred Compensation	122	157
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	30,032	29,975
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ 0.32	$ 0.34
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ 0.30	$ 0.31
Anti-dilutive stock equivalent awards not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share	1,539	1,366
2017 Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax	$ 385	$ 373
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities	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	$ 520	$ 503
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities	2,669	2,669

Income Taxes Income Tax (Narrat

Income Taxes Income Tax (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes	$ 5,526	$ 6,124
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	37.60%	39.00%

Income Taxes Net Operating Loss

Income Taxes Net Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 7.8
Expiring between 2028 and 2032 [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	4.9
Expiring beginning in 2028 [Member] | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	15.7
Federal Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount	9.7
Expiring between 2015 and 2027 [Member] | State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 2.9

Business Segments Business Se47

Business Segments Business Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 324,370	$ 263,159
Operating Income (Loss)	19,673	19,956
Interest	5,265	4,462
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures	(307)	(198)
Income before income taxes	14,715	15,692
Midwest Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Homebuilding revenue	118,170	85,217
Operating Income (Loss)	10,328	7,796
Interest	1,279	1,324
Southern Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Homebuilding revenue	122,694	98,555
Operating Income (Loss)	6,430	8,591
Interest	2,194	1,774
Mid-Atlantic Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Homebuilding revenue	73,453	71,289
Operating Income (Loss)	3,884	4,760
Interest	1,408	1,033
Financial Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Financial services revenue	10,053	8,098
Operating Income (Loss)	6,275	5,324
Interest	384	331
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$ (7,244)	$ (6,515)

Business Segments Business Se48

Business Segments Business Segments - Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Deposits on real estate under option or contract		$ 29,340	$ 23,710
Inventory		1,124,197	1,088,332
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		25,693	36,967
Other assets		257,482	266,545
Total assets		1,436,712	1,415,554
Payments for Flight Equipment	$ 9,900
Midwest Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Deposits on real estate under option or contract		3,678	3,379
Inventory		362,554	368,748
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		6,451	5,976
Other assets		14,548	10,018
Total assets		387,231	388,121
Southern Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Deposits on real estate under option or contract		21,351	16,128
Inventory		445,815	416,443
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		19,242	30,991
Other assets		31,577	23,704
Total assets		517,985	487,266
Mid-Atlantic Homebuilding [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Deposits on real estate under option or contract		4,311	4,203
Inventory		315,828	303,141
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures		0	0
Other assets		9,991	7,253
Total assets		330,130	314,597
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		201,366	225,570
Total assets		$ 201,366	$ 225,570

Supplemental Guarantor Inform49

Supplemental Guarantor Information Supplemental Guarantor Information - Income Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Revenue	$ 324,370	$ 263,159
Land and housing	260,172	206,183
General and administrative	22,259	19,334
Selling	22,266	17,686
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures	(307)	(198)
Interest	5,265	4,462
Total costs and expenses	309,655	247,467
Income before income taxes	14,715	15,692
Provision for income taxes	5,526	6,124
Equity In subsidiaries	0	0
Net income	9,189	9,568
Preferred Dividends	1,219	1,219
Net income to common shareholders	7,970	8,349
Parent [Member]
Revenue	0	0
Land and housing	0	0
General and administrative	0	0
Selling	0	0
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Interest	0	0
Total costs and expenses	0	0
Income before income taxes	0	0
Provision for income taxes	0	0
Equity In subsidiaries	9,189	9,568
Net income	9,189	9,568
Preferred Dividends	1,219	1,219
Net income to common shareholders	7,970	8,349
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenue	314,317	255,062
Land and housing	260,172	206,183
General and administrative	18,302	16,386
Selling	22,266	17,686
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Interest	4,881	4,131
Total costs and expenses	305,621	244,386
Income before income taxes	8,696	10,676
Provision for income taxes	3,444	4,392
Equity In subsidiaries	0	0
Net income	5,252	6,284
Preferred Dividends	0	0
Net income to common shareholders	5,252	6,284
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Revenue	10,053	8,097
Land and housing	0	0
General and administrative	3,957	2,948
Selling	0	0
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures	(307)	(198)
Interest	384	331
Total costs and expenses	4,034	3,081
Income before income taxes	6,019	5,016
Provision for income taxes	2,082	1,732
Equity In subsidiaries	0	0
Net income	3,937	3,284
Preferred Dividends	0	0
Net income to common shareholders	3,937	3,284
Corporate Elimination [Member]
Revenue	0	0
Land and housing	0	0
General and administrative	0	0
Selling	0	0
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Interest	0	0
Total costs and expenses	0	0
Income before income taxes	0	0
Provision for income taxes	0	0
Equity In subsidiaries	(9,189)	(9,568)
Net income	(9,189)	(9,568)
Preferred Dividends	0	0
Net income to common shareholders	$ (9,189)	$ (9,568)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform50

Supplemental Guarantor Information Supplemental Guarantor Information - Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 31,755	$ 10,205	$ 29,958	$ 15,535
Restricted cash	2,566	2,896
Mortgage loans held for sale	94,438	127,001
Inventory	1,153,537	1,112,042
Property and equipment - net	22,740	12,897
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	25,693	36,967
Deferred Income taxes	55,860	67,404
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Intercompany	0	0
Other assets	50,123	46,142
TOTAL ASSETS	1,436,712	1,415,554
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	81,594	86,878
Customer deposits	23,467	19,567
Intercompany liabilities	0	0
Other liabilities	74,345	93,670
Community development district (“CDD”) obligations	832	1,018
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned	4,921	6,007
Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations	114,500	43,800
Notes payable bank - financial service operations	87,186	123,648
Notes payable - other	8,805	8,441
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 - net	56,662	56,518
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - net	84,891	84,714
Senior notes due 2021 - net	294,904	294,727
TOTAL LIABILITIES	832,107	818,988
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	604,605	596,566
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,436,712	1,415,554
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	627,042	621,052
Intercompany	411,628	408,847
Other assets	2,392	2,626
TOTAL ASSETS	1,041,062	1,032,525
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 - net	56,662	56,518
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - net	84,891	84,714
Senior notes due 2021 - net	294,904	294,727
TOTAL LIABILITIES	436,457	435,959
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	604,605	596,566
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,041,062	1,032,525
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	19,898	0	16,567	3,872
Restricted cash	2,566	2,896
Mortgage loans held for sale	0	0
Inventory	1,153,537	1,112,042
Property and equipment - net	22,097	12,222
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	8,726	17,425
Deferred Income taxes	55,786	67,255
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Intercompany	0	0
Other assets	36,052	32,335
TOTAL ASSETS	1,298,662	1,244,175
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	81,163	94,554
Customer deposits	23,467	19,567
Intercompany liabilities	395,625	387,439
Other liabilities	69,297	88,550
Community development district (“CDD”) obligations	832	1,018
Obligation for consolidated inventory not owned	4,921	6,007
Notes payable bank - homebuilding operations	114,500	43,800
Notes payable bank - financial service operations	0	0
Notes payable - other	8,805	8,441
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 - net	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - net	0	0
Senior notes due 2021 - net	0	0
TOTAL LIABILITIES	698,610	649,376
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	600,052	594,799
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,298,662	1,244,175
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	11,857	18,156	13,391	11,663
Restricted cash	0	0
Mortgage loans held for sale	94,438	127,001
Inventory	0	0
Property and equipment - net	643	675
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	16,967	19,542
Deferred Income taxes	74	149
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Intercompany	0	0
Other assets	11,679	11,181
TOTAL ASSETS	135,658	176,704
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	431	275
Customer deposits	0	0
Intercompany liabilities	16,003	21,408
Other liabilities	5,048	5,120
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	87,186	123,648
Notes payable - other	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 - net	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - net	0	0
Senior notes due 2021 - net	0	0
TOTAL LIABILITIES	108,668	150,451
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	26,990	26,253
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	135,658	176,704
Corporate Elimination [Member]
ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	(7,951)	$ 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	(627,042)	(621,052)
Intercompany	(411,628)	(408,847)
Other assets	0	0
TOTAL ASSETS	(1,038,670)	(1,037,850)
LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	0	(7,951)
Customer deposits	0	0
Intercompany liabilities	(411,628)	(408,847)
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 - net	0	0
Convertible senior subordinated notes due 2018 - net	0	0
Senior notes due 2021 - net	0	0
TOTAL LIABILITIES	(411,628)	(416,798)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	(627,042)	(621,052)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ (1,038,670)	$ (1,037,850)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform51

Supplemental Guarantor Information Supplemental Guarantor Information - Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$ 1,056	$ (29,276)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in restricted cash	689	603
Purchase of property and equipment	(10,706)	(111)
Intercompany Investing	0	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(2,846)	(1,337)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(12,863)	(845)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	154,100	130,400
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	(83,400)	(70,400)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) bank borrowings - financial services operations	(36,462)	(13,656)
Principal repayments of note payable-other and community development district bond obligations	364	(642)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	73	61
Intercompany Financing	0	0
Dividends paid	(1,219)	(1,219)
Debt issue costs	(99)	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	33,357	44,544
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	21,550	14,423
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period	10,205	15,535
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	31,755	29,958
Parent [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	3,200	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in restricted cash	0	0
Purchase of property and equipment	0	0
Intercompany Investing	(2,054)	1,158
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(2,054)	1,158
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0	0
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0	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	73	61
Intercompany Financing	0	0
Dividends paid	(1,219)	(1,219)
Debt issue costs	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(1,146)	(1,158)
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	(39,162)	(44,749)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in restricted cash	689	603
Purchase of property and equipment	(10,686)	(97)
Intercompany Investing	0	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(1,502)	(741)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(11,499)	(235)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	154,100	130,400
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	(83,400)	(70,400)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) bank borrowings - financial services operations	0	0
Principal repayments of note payable-other and community development district bond obligations	364	(642)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Intercompany Financing	(406)	(1,679)
Dividends paid	0	0
Debt issue costs	(99)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	70,559	57,679
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	19,898	12,695
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period	0	3,872
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	19,898	16,567
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	40,218	15,473
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in restricted cash	0	0
Purchase of property and equipment	(20)	(14)
Intercompany Investing	0	0
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	(1,344)	(596)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(1,364)	(610)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0	0
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0	0
Net proceeds from (repayments of) bank borrowings - financial services operations	(36,462)	(13,656)
Principal repayments of note payable-other and community development district bond obligations	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0
Intercompany Financing	(5,491)	521
Dividends paid	(3,200)	0
Debt issue costs	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(45,153)	(13,135)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(6,299)	1,728
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period	18,156	11,663
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	11,857	13,391
Corporate Elimination [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(3,200)	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in restricted cash	0	0
Purchase of property and equipment	0	0
Intercompany Investing	2,054	(1,158)
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	2,054	(1,158)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0	0
Repayments of bank borrowings - homebuilding operations	0	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	5,897	1,158
Dividends paid	3,200	0
Debt issue costs	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	9,097	1,158
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	7,951	0
Cash and cash equivalents balance at beginning of period	(7,951)	0
Cash and cash equivalents balance at end of period	$ 0	$ 0

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Feb. 16, 2016	Feb. 17, 2015	Feb. 18, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized	2,600,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	592,295
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross	399,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 16.85
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 7.57
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 900,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 9,400,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	2 years 1 month 29 days
Percentage weight of PSUs related to performance condition	80.00%
Percentage weight of PSUs related to market condition	20.00%
Performance Condition Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 200,000
Compensation expense to be recognized over 3-year period at Minimum level	1,000,000
Market Condition Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	100,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	400,000
2016 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number				79,108
2016 [Member] | Performance Condition Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	16.85
2016 [Member] | Market Condition Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value	14.98
2015 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number					56,389
2015 [Member] | Performance Condition Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value		$ 21.28
2015 [Member] | Market Condition Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value		$ 18.92
2014 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number						50,439
2014 [Member] | Performance Condition Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value			$ 23.79
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	40,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	$ 100,000
2014 [Member] | Market Condition Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value			$ 21