PulteGroup (PHM) 10-Q 24 Jul 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 18, 2014
Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'PULTEGROUP INC/MI/	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000822416	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	375,945,651
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'		'
Cash and equivalents	$1,170,934		$1,580,329
Restricted cash	101,607		72,715
House and land inventory	4,197,121		3,978,561
Land held for sale	80,328		61,735
Land, not owned, under option agreements	27,294		24,024
Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale	221,607		287,933
Investments in unconsolidated entities	40,131		45,323
Other assets	496,990		460,621
Intangible assets	129,598		136,148
Deferred tax assets, net	2,001,726		2,086,754
Total assets	8,467,336		8,734,143
Liabilities:	'		'
Accounts payable, including book overdrafts of $26,732 and $35,827 in 2013 and 2012, respectively	253,915		202,736
Customer deposits	206,991		134,858
Accrued and other liabilities	1,301,186		1,377,750
Income tax liabilities	193,146		206,015
Financial Services debt	58,506		105,664
Senior notes	1,815,548	[1]	2,058,168	[1]
Total liabilities	3,829,292		4,085,191
Shareholders' Equity	4,638,044		4,648,952
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$8,467,336		$8,734,143
[1]	The recorded carrying value reflects the impact of various discounts and premiums that are amortized to interest cost over the respective terms of the senior notes.

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Co

Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Book Overdrafts	$37,147	$35,827

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Ope

Consolidated Statements Of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Homebuilding	'	'	'	'
Home sale revenues	$1,246,462	$1,219,675	$2,334,477	$2,319,427
Land sale revenues	8,527	20,385	14,511	46,516
Total homebuilding revenues	1,254,989	1,240,060	2,348,988	2,365,943
Financial Services	31,198	39,362	56,093	76,235
Total revenues	1,286,187	1,279,422	2,405,081	2,442,178
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Home sale cost of revenues	952,692	990,818	1,781,295	1,892,288
Land sale cost of revenues	6,832	20,710	11,843	42,728
Total cost of revenues	959,524	1,011,528	1,793,138	1,935,016
Financial Services expenses	22,114	23,035	25,436	45,623
Selling, general and administrative expenses	229,767	150,531	374,655	280,157
Other expense, net	9,324	57,339	23,155	62,111
Interest income	-1,115	-1,112	-2,226	-2,285
Interest expense	203	166	416	373
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities	-1,311	-395	-7,202	503
Income before income taxes	67,681	38,330	197,709	120,680
Income tax expense (benefit)	25,801	1,913	81,010	2,501
Net income	$41,880	$36,417	$116,699	$118,179
Per share:	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings (usd per share)	$0.11	$0.09	$0.31	$0.31
Diluted earnings (usd per share)	$0.11	$0.09	$0.30	$0.30
Cash dividends declared (usd per share)	$0.05	$0	$0.10	$0
Number of shares used in calculation:	'	'	'	'
Basic shares outstanding	376,072	385,389	377,410	384,813
Effect of dilutive securities (shares)	3,592	5,791	3,703	5,943
Diluted shares outstanding	379,664	391,180	381,113	390,756

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income	$41,880	$36,417	$116,699	$118,179
Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	'	'	'	'
Change in value of derivatives	21	148	61	196
Other comprehensive income	21	148	61	196
Comprehensive income	$41,901	$36,565	$116,760	$118,375

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Sha

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]
In Thousands
Shareholders' Equity beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2012	$2,189,616	$3,866	$3,030,889	($992)	($844,147)
Shareholders' Equity, shares beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2012	'	386,608	'	'	'
Stock option exercises	18,544	14	18,530	0	0
Stock option exercises, shares	'	1,357	'	'	'
Stock awards, net of cancellations	'	7	-7	'	'
Stock awards, net of cancellations, shares	'	719	'	'	'
Stock repurchases	-6,447	-3	-2,593	'	-3,851
Stock repurchases, shares	'	-331	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	8,127	0	8,127	0	0
Share-based compensation, shares	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	118,179	'	'	'	118,179
Other comprehensive income	196	'	'	196	'
Shareholders' Equity end of period at Jun. 30, 2013	2,328,215	3,884	3,054,946	-796	-729,819
Shareholders' Equity, shares end of period at Jun. 30, 2013	'	388,353	'	'	'
Shareholders' Equity beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2013	4,648,952	3,813	3,052,016	-795	1,593,918
Shareholders' Equity, shares beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2013	'	381,300	'	'	'
Stock option exercises	5,789	5	5,784	0	0
Stock option exercises, shares	'	532	'	'	'
Stock awards, net of cancellations	'	-1	1	'	'
Stock awards, net of cancellations, shares	'	-68	'	'	'
Cash dividends declared	-37,979	'	'	'	-37,979
Stock repurchases	-103,711	-53	'	'	-103,658
Stock repurchases, shares	'	-5,311	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation	8,893	0	8,874	0	19
Share-based compensation, shares	'	'	'	'	'
Excess tax benefits (deficiencies) from share-based awards	-660	'	-660	'	'
Net income	116,699	'	'	'	116,699
Other comprehensive income	61	'	'	61	'
Shareholders' Equity end of period at Jun. 30, 2014	$4,638,044	$3,764	$3,066,015	($734)	$1,568,999
Shareholders' Equity, shares end of period at Jun. 30, 2014	'	376,453	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$116,699	$118,179
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'
Deferred income taxes	85,028	0
Depreciation and amortization	18,904	15,084
Stock-based compensation expense	16,797	15,765
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities	-7,202	503
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	4,777	1,298
Loss on debt retirements	8,584	23,072
Other non-cash, net	6,649	8,986
Increase (decrease) in cash due to:	'	'
Restricted cash	-726	1,285
Inventories	-249,861	32,920
Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale	64,672	81,336
Other assets	-15,709	-32,607
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities	38,539	67,463
Income tax liabilities	-12,869	1,781
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	74,282	335,065
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Distributions from unconsolidated entities	7,577	200
Investments in unconsolidated entities	-9	-807
Net change in loans held for investment	-6,791	18
Change in restricted cash related to letters of credit	-28,166	4,222
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	98	9
Capital expenditures	-33,021	-11,017
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-60,312	-7,375
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Financial Services borrowings (repayments)	-47,158	-78,929
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt	-240,133	-452,950
Stock option exercises	5,789	18,544
Stock repurchases	-103,711	-6,447
Dividends paid	-38,152	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-423,365	-519,782
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-409,395	-192,092
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	1,580,329	1,404,760
Cash and equivalents at end of period	1,170,934	1,212,668
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:	'	'
Interest paid (capitalized), net	-328	2,309
Income taxes paid (refunded), net	($2,487)	($2,471)

Summary_Of_Significant_Account

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of significant accounting policies
	Basis of presentation
	PulteGroup, Inc. is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, and our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “PHM”. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms "PulteGroup", the "Company", "we", "us", and "our" used herein refer to PulteGroup, Inc. and its subsidiaries. While our subsidiaries engage primarily in the homebuilding business, we also have mortgage banking operations, conducted principally through Pulte Mortgage LLC (“Pulte Mortgage”), and title operations.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	Use of estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Subsequent events
	We evaluated subsequent events up until the time the financial statements were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
	Cash and equivalents
	Cash and equivalents include institutional money market investments and time deposits with a maturity of three months or less when acquired. Cash and equivalents at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 also included $9.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively, of cash from home closings held in escrow for our benefit, typically for less than five days, which are considered deposits in-transit.
	Restricted cash
	We maintain certain cash balances that are restricted as to their use. Restricted cash consists primarily of deposits maintained with financial institutions under certain cash-collateralized letter of credit agreements (see Note 8). The remaining balances relate to certain other accounts with restrictions, including customer deposits on home sales that are temporarily restricted by regulatory requirements until title transfers to the homebuyer.
	Other expense, net
	Other expense, net consists of the following ($000’s omitted):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Write-off of deposits and pre-acquisition costs	$	1,688		$	250		$	3,152		$	591
	Loss on debt retirements (Note 8)	—			23,072			8,584			23,072
	Amortization of intangible assets	3,275			3,275			6,550			6,550
	Miscellaneous expense, net (a)	4,361			30,742			4,869			31,898
		$	9,324		$	57,339		$	23,155		$	62,111
	(a)	Includes a charge of $30.0 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 resulting from a contractual dispute related to a previously completed luxury community.
	Notes receivable
	In certain instances, we may accept consideration for land sales or other transactions in the form of a note receivable. Such receivables are reported net of allowance for credit losses within other assets. The following represents our notes receivable and related allowance for credit losses ($000’s omitted):
		June 30,			31-Dec-13
		2014
	Notes receivable, gross	$	57,390		$	59,995
	Allowance for credit losses	(27,365		)	(27,051		)
	Notes receivable, net	$	30,025		$	32,944
	We also record other receivables from various parties in the normal course of business, including amounts due from municipalities, insurance companies, and vendors. Such receivables are generally reported in other assets. See Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale in Note 1 for a discussion of our receivables related to mortgage operations.
	Earnings per share
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders (the “Numerator”) by the weighted-average number of common shares, adjusted for unvested shares (the “Denominator”) for the period. Computing diluted earnings per share is similar to computing basic earnings per share, except that the Denominator is increased to include the dilutive effects of stock options, unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and other potentially dilutive instruments. Any stock options that have an exercise price greater than the average market price are considered to be anti-dilutive and are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation. Our earnings per share excluded 7.1 million and 7.3 million stock options and other potentially dilutive instruments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and 10.3 million and 10.5 million stock options and other potentially dilutive instruments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.
	In accordance with ASC 260 "Earnings Per Share" ("ASC 260"), the two-class method determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating securities according to an earnings allocation formula that adjusts the Numerator for dividends or dividend equivalents and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities and, therefore, are included in computing earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The Company's outstanding restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, and deferred shares are considered participating securities. The following table presents the earnings per share of common stock (000's omitted, except per share data):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	41,880		$	36,417		$	116,699		$	118,179
	Less: earnings distributed to participating securities	(130		)	—			(263		)	—
	Less: undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(159		)	—			(546		)	—
	Numerator for basic earnings per share	$	41,591		$	36,417		$	115,890		$	118,179
	Add back: undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	159			—			546			—
	Less: undistributed earnings reallocated to participating securities	(157		)	—			(540		)	—
	Numerator for diluted earnings per share	$	41,593		$	36,417		$	115,896		$	118,179
	Denominator:
	Basic shares outstanding	376,072			385,389			377,410			384,813
	Effect of dilutive securities	3,592			5,791			3,703			5,943
	Diluted shares outstanding	379,664			391,180			381,113			390,756
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.11		$	0.09		$	0.31		$	0.31
	Diluted	$	0.11		$	0.09		$	0.3		$	0.3
	Land option agreements
	In the ordinary course of business, we enter into land option agreements in order to procure land for the construction of homes in the future. Pursuant to these land option agreements, we generally provide a deposit to the seller as consideration for the right to purchase land at different times in the future, usually at predetermined prices. Such contracts enable us to defer acquiring portions of properties owned by third parties or unconsolidated entities until we have determined whether and when to exercise our option, which reduces our financial risks associated with long-term land holdings. Option deposits and pre-acquisition costs (such as environmental testing, surveys, engineering, and entitlement costs) are capitalized if the costs are directly identifiable with the land under option, the costs would be capitalized if we owned the land, and acquisition of the property is probable. Such costs are reflected in other assets and are reclassified to inventory upon taking title to the land. We write off deposits and pre-acquisition costs when it becomes probable that we will not go forward with the project or recover the capitalized costs. Such decisions take into consideration changes in local market conditions, the timing of required land purchases, the availability and best use of necessary incremental capital, and other factors. We record any such write-offs of deposits and pre-acquisition costs within other expense, net.
	If the entity holding the land under option is a variable interest entity (“VIE”), our deposit represents a variable interest in that entity. If we are determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, we are required to consolidate the VIE. Certain of our land option agreements are with entities considered VIEs. In evaluating whether we are required to consolidate a VIE, we take into consideration that the VIE is generally protected from the first dollar of loss under our land option agreement due to our deposit. Likewise, the VIE's gains are generally capped based on the purchase price within the land option agreement. However, we generally have little control or influence over the operations of these VIEs due to our lack of an equity interest in them. Additionally, creditors of the VIE typically have no recourse against us, and we do not provide financial or other support to these VIEs other than as stipulated in the land option agreements. Our maximum exposure to loss related to these VIEs is generally limited to our deposits and pre-acquisition costs under the applicable land option agreements. Historically, cancellations of land option agreements have resulted in write-offs of the related deposits and pre-acquisition costs but have not exposed us to the overall risks or losses of the applicable VIEs. No VIEs required consolidation at either June 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.
	Separately, certain land option agreements represent financing arrangements even though we generally have no obligation to pay these future amounts. As a result, we recorded $27.3 million and $24.0 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, to land, not owned, under option agreements with a corresponding increase to accrued and other liabilities. Such amounts represent the remaining purchase price under the land option agreements, some of which are with VIEs, in the event we exercise the purchase rights under the agreements.
	The following provides a summary of our interests in land option agreements as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($000’s omitted):
		June 30, 2014									December 31, 2013
		Deposits and			Remaining Purchase			Land, Not			Deposits and		Remaining Purchase		Land, Not
		Pre-acquisition			Price			Owned,			Pre-acquisition		Price		Owned,
		Costs						Under			Costs				Under
								Option							Option
								Agreements							Agreements
Land options with VIEs	$	50,248		$	696,273		$	7,483		$	40,486	$	661,158	$	8,167
Other land options	65,236			948,278			19,811			50,548		729,128		15,857
	$	115,484		$	1,644,551		$	27,294		$	91,034	$	1,390,286	$	24,024
Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale
Substantially all of the loans originated by us are sold in the secondary mortgage market within a short period of time after origination, generally within 30 days. In accordance with ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC 825”), we use the fair value option to record residential mortgage loans available-for-sale. Election of the fair value option for these loans allows a better offset of the changes in fair values of the loans and the derivative instruments used to economically hedge them without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. We do not designate any derivative instruments as hedges or apply the hedge accounting provisions of ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.”
Expected gains and losses from the sale of residential mortgage loans and their related servicing rights are included in the measurement of written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through Financial Services revenues at the time of commitment.  Subsequent changes in the fair value of these loans are reflected in Financial Services revenues as they occur. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, residential mortgage loans available-for-sale had an aggregate fair value of $221.6 million and $287.9 million, respectively, and an aggregate outstanding principal balance of $213.2 million and $278.1 million, respectively. The net gain (loss) resulting from changes in fair value of these loans totaled $0.8 million and $(2.0) million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $1.6 million and $(1.8) million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. These changes in fair value were substantially offset by changes in fair value of the corresponding hedging instruments. Net gains from the sale of mortgages were $17.5 million and $24.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $30.5 million and $48.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and have been included in Financial Services revenues.
Derivative instruments and hedging activities
We are exposed to market risks from commitments to lend, movements in interest rates, and canceled or modified commitments to lend. A commitment to lend at a specific interest rate (an interest rate lock commitment) is a derivative financial instrument (interest rate is locked to the borrower). In order to reduce these risks, we use other derivative financial instruments, principally cash forward placement contracts on mortgage-backed securities and whole loan investor commitments, to economically hedge the interest rate lock commitment. We enter into these derivative financial instruments based upon our portfolio of interest rate lock commitments and closed loans. We do not enter into any derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had aggregate interest rate lock commitments of $260.3 million and $175.7 million, respectively, which were originated at interest rates prevailing at the date of commitment. Since we can terminate a loan commitment if the borrower does not comply with the terms of the contract, and some loan commitments may expire without being drawn upon, these commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate the creditworthiness of these transactions through our normal credit policies.
Forward contracts on mortgage-backed securities are commitments to either purchase or sell a specified financial instrument at a specified future date for a specified price that may be settled in cash, by offsetting the position, or through the delivery of the financial instrument. Forward contracts on mortgage-backed securities are the predominant derivative financial instruments we use to minimize market risk during the period from the time we extend an interest rate lock to a loan applicant until the time the loan is sold to an investor. We also use whole loan investor commitments, which are obligations of the investor to buy loans at a specified price within a specified time period. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had unexpired forward contracts of $405.0 million and $381.5 million, respectively, and whole loan investor commitments of $34.1 million and $31.7 million, respectively. Changes in the fair value of interest rate lock commitments and other derivative financial instruments are recognized in Financial Services revenues, and the fair values are reflected in other assets or other liabilities, as applicable.
There are no credit-risk-related contingent features within our derivative agreements, and counterparty risk is considered minimal. Gains and losses on interest rate lock commitments are substantially offset by corresponding gains or losses on forward contracts on mortgage-backed securities and whole loan investor commitments. We are generally not exposed to variability in cash flows of derivative instruments for more than approximately 75 days.
The fair values of derivative instruments and their location in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets is summarized below ($000’s omitted):
	June 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
	Other Assets			Other Liabilities			Other Assets			Other Liabilities
Interest rate lock commitments	$	7,761		$	81		$	3,628		$	489
Forward contracts	234			4,080			4,374			34
Whole loan commitments	42			171			189			84
	$	8,037		$	4,332		$	8,191		$	607
New accounting pronouncements
In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-04, “Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors,” which clarifies when an in substance repossession or foreclosure of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan has occurred. By doing so, this guidance helps determine when the creditor should derecognize the loan receivable and recognize the real estate property. The guidance is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2015 and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”). The standard is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires revenue to be recognized in a manner to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company for fiscal and interim periods beginning January 1, 2017 and early application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the standard will have on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and disclosures.
In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-11, "Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures” ("ASU 2014-11"), which makes limited amendments to ASC 860, "Transfers and Servicing." The ASU requires entities to account for repurchase-to-maturity transactions as secured borrowings, eliminates accounting guidance on linked repurchase financing transactions, and expands disclosure requirements related to certain transfers of financial assets. ASU 2014-11 is effective for the Company for fiscal periods beginning January 1, 2015 and interim periods beginning April 1, 2015. We are currently evaluating the impact that the standard will have on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and disclosures.

Inventory_And_Land_Held_For_Sa

Inventory And Land Held For Sale	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory Disclosure	'
	Inventory and land held for sale
	Major components of inventory were as follows ($000’s omitted):
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Homes under construction	$	1,308,724		$	1,042,147
	Land under development	2,113,885			2,189,387
	Raw land	774,512			747,027
		$	4,197,121		$	3,978,561
	We capitalize interest cost into inventory during the active development and construction of our communities. Each layer of capitalized interest is amortized over a period that approximates the average life of communities under development. Interest expense is recorded based on the timing of home closings. In all periods presented, we capitalized all Homebuilding interest costs into inventory because the level of our active inventory exceeded our debt levels.
	Information related to interest capitalized into inventory is as follows ($000’s omitted):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Interest in inventory, beginning of period	$	225,619		$	320,859		$	230,922		$	331,880
	Interest capitalized	31,455			39,909			66,768			82,565
	Interest expensed	(46,471		)	(62,193		)	(87,087		)	(115,870		)
	Interest in inventory, end of period	$	210,603		$	298,575		$	210,603		$	298,575
	Interest incurred (a)	$	31,455		$	39,909		$	66,768		$	82,565
	(a)	Homebuilding interest incurred includes interest on senior debt and certain other financing arrangements.
	Land impairments
	We record land impairment valuation adjustments to our communities within Homebuilding home sale cost of revenues. Our evaluations for impairments are based on our best estimates of the future cash flows of our communities. However, if conditions in our local markets worsen in the future or if our strategy related to certain communities changes, we may be required to evaluate our assets for further impairments or write-downs. There were no significant impairments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 or 2013.
	Land held for sale
	We periodically elect to sell parcels of land to third parties in the event such assets no longer fit into our strategic
	operating plans or are zoned for commercial or other development.
	Land held for sale was as follows ($000’s omitted):
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Land held for sale, gross	$	88,221		$	70,003
	Net realizable value reserves	(7,893		)	(8,268		)
	Land held for sale, net	$	80,328		$	61,735

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment information
	Our Homebuilding operations are engaged in the acquisition and development of land primarily for residential purposes within the U.S. and the construction of housing on such land. For reporting purposes, our Homebuilding operations are aggregated into six reportable segments:
	Northeast:		Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
			Rhode Island, Virginia
	Southeast:		Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
	Florida:		Florida
	Texas:		Texas
	North:		Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Northern California, Ohio, Oregon, Washington
	Southwest:		Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Southern California
	We also have a reportable segment for our Financial Services operations, which consist principally of mortgage banking and title operations. The Financial Services segment operates generally in the same markets as the Homebuilding segments.
	Evaluation of segment performance is generally based on income before income taxes. Each reportable segment generally follows the same accounting policies described in Note 1 - "Summary of significant accounting policies" to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
		Operating Data by Segment
		($000’s omitted)
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenues:
	Northeast	$	153,920		$	163,687		$	294,936		$	296,443
	Southeast	232,217			197,848			414,765			367,774
	Florida	205,368			183,393			395,660			335,276
	Texas	204,297			214,032			379,138			404,075
	North	282,581			256,500			523,592			482,306
	Southwest	176,606			224,600			340,897			480,069
		1,254,989			1,240,060			2,348,988			2,365,943
	Financial Services	31,198			39,362			56,093			76,235
	Consolidated revenues	$	1,286,187		$	1,279,422		$	2,405,081		$	2,442,178
	Income (loss) before income taxes:
	Northeast	$	19,809		$	16,582		$	37,304		$	28,654
	Southeast	38,265			22,796			63,744			41,124
	Florida	42,254			25,597			76,610			45,877
	Texas	31,240			25,694			54,222			46,904
	North	37,360			26,077			68,100			46,629
	Southwest	23,824			36,609			52,386			70,400
	Other homebuilding (a)	(134,179		)	(131,384		)	(185,359		)	(189,580		)
		58,573			21,971			167,007			90,008
	Financial Services	9,108			16,359			30,702			30,672
	Consolidated income before income taxes	$	67,681		$	38,330		$	197,709		$	120,680
	(a)	Other homebuilding includes the amortization of intangible assets, amortization of capitalized interest, and other items not allocated to the operating segments. Other homebuilding also included: losses on debt retirements totaling $8.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and $23.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013; a charge totaling $84.5 million to increase insurance reserves for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014; costs associated with the relocation of our corporate headquarters totaling $3.7 million and $5.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and $13.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013; and a charge resulting from a contractual dispute related to a previously completed luxury community totaling $30.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.
		Operating Data by Segment
		($000's omitted)
		June 30, 2014
		Homes Under			Land Under			Raw Land			Total			Total
		Construction			Development						Inventory			Assets
	Northeast	$	242,518		$	275,030		$	106,213		$	623,761		$	730,876
	Southeast	176,243			292,703			116,036			584,982			615,500
	Florida	163,282			298,765			106,465			568,512			669,725
	Texas	152,508			241,428			66,769			460,705			511,751
	North	347,951			295,624			121,830			765,405			847,010
	Southwest	189,316			526,285			210,447			926,048			997,959
	Other homebuilding (a)	36,906			184,050			46,752			267,708			3,790,881
		1,308,724			2,113,885			774,512			4,197,121			8,163,702
	Financial Services	—			—			—			—			303,634
		$	1,308,724		$	2,113,885		$	774,512		$	4,197,121		$	8,467,336
		December 31, 2013
		Homes Under			Land Under			Raw Land			Total			Total
		Construction			Development						Inventory			Assets
	Northeast	$	212,611		$	325,241		$	106,681		$	644,533		$	731,259
	Southeast	139,484			274,981			146,617			561,082			599,271
	Florida	140,366			295,631			104,766			540,763			618,449
	Texas	130,398			223,979			57,480			411,857			466,198
	North	227,537			350,239			78,945			656,721			716,239
	Southwest	159,350			512,164			201,659			873,173			940,462
	Other homebuilding (a)	32,401			207,152			50,879			290,432			4,334,591
	1,042,147			2,189,387			747,027			3,978,561			8,406,469
Financial Services	—			—			—			—			327,674
	$	1,042,147		$	2,189,387		$	747,027		$	3,978,561		$	8,734,143
(a)	Other homebuilding primarily includes cash and equivalents, capitalized interest, intangibles, deferred tax assets, and other corporate items that are not allocated to the operating segments.

Investments_In_Unconsolidated_

Investments In Unconsolidated Entities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Investments In Unconsolidated Entities	'
	Investments in unconsolidated entities
	We participate in a number of joint ventures with independent third parties. Many of these joint ventures purchase, develop, and/or sell land and homes. A summary of our joint ventures is presented below ($000’s omitted):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Investments in joint ventures with debt non-recourse to PulteGroup	$	26,504	$	26,532
	Investments in other active joint ventures	13,627		18,791
	Total investments in unconsolidated entities	$	40,131	$	45,323
	Total joint venture debt	$	20,376	$	12,408
	PulteGroup proportionate share of joint venture debt:
	Joint venture debt with limited recourse guaranties	$	833	$	750
	Joint venture debt non-recourse to PulteGroup	7,489		3,654
	PulteGroup's total proportionate share of joint venture debt	$	8,322	$	4,404
	We recognized (income) expense from unconsolidated joint ventures of $(1.3) million and $(0.4) million during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $(7.2) million and $0.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we made capital contributions of $0.0 million and $0.8 million, respectively, and received capital and earnings distributions of $12.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively.
	The timing of cash obligations under a joint venture and any related financing agreements varies by agreement. If additional capital contributions are required and approved, we would need to contribute our pro rata portion of those capital needs in order to not dilute our ownership in the joint ventures. While future capital contributions may be required, we believe the total amount of such contributions will be limited. Our maximum financial loss exposure related to joint ventures is unlikely to exceed the combined investment and limited recourse guaranty totals.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity	'
	Shareholders’ equity
	During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we repurchased 5.0 million shares under our repurchase authorization for a total of $97.6 million. Such repurchases are reflected as reductions of common stock and retained earnings. At June 30, 2014, we had remaining authorization to repurchase $136.7 million of common shares.
	Under our stock-based compensation plans, we accept shares as payment under certain conditions related to stock option exercises and vesting of shares, generally related to the payment of minimum tax obligations. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, employees surrendered shares valued at $6.1 million and $6.4 million, respectively, under these plans. Such share transactions are excluded from the above noted stock repurchase authorization.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income taxes
	Our effective tax rate is affected by a number of factors, the most significant of which are the valuation allowance related to our deferred tax assets, changes to tax laws or other circumstances that impact the value of our deferred tax assets, and changes in our unrecognized tax benefits. Due to the effects of these factors, our effective tax rate in 2013 was not correlated to the amount of our income before income taxes. Our tax provisions for all periods presented in 2014 reflect a more normalized effective tax rate. Our tax provision for the six months ended June 30, 2013 consisted primarily of changes in our unrecognized tax benefits.
	We evaluate our deferred tax assets each period to determine if a valuation allowance is required based on whether it is "more likely than not" that some portion of the deferred tax assets would not be realized. The ultimate realization of these deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of sufficient taxable income during future periods. We conduct our evaluation by considering all available positive and negative evidence. This evaluation considers, among other factors, historical operating results, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, and the outlooks for the U.S. housing industry and broader economy. Based on our evaluation through June 30, 2013, we fully reserved our net deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of their realization. At September 30, 2013, we evaluated evidence related to the need for a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets and determined that the valuation allowance against substantially all of our federal deferred tax assets and a significant portion of our state deferred tax assets was no longer required. Accordingly, we reversed $2.1 billion of valuation allowance in the third quarter of 2013.
	The accounting for deferred taxes is based upon estimates of future results.  Differences between estimated and actual results could result in changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets that could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial position. Changes in existing tax laws could also affect actual tax results and the realization of deferred tax assets over time.  Certain states enacted changes to tax laws that impacted the value of our deferred tax assets in the first half of 2014. The estimated impact of such changes was recorded to income tax expense during the period.
	Unrecognized tax benefits represent the difference between tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefits recognized for financial statement purposes. At June 30, 2014, we had $159.7 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits and $35.4 million of related accrued interest and penalties. It is reasonably possible within the next twelve months that our gross unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by up to $127.9 million, excluding interest and penalties, primarily due to expirations of certain statutes of limitations and potential settlements.
	We are currently under examination by the IRS and various state taxing jurisdictions and anticipate finalizing certain of the examinations within the next twelve months. The final outcome of these examinations is not yet determinable. The statute of limitations for our major tax jurisdictions remains open for examination for tax years 2004 to 2014.

Fair_Value_Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures	'
	Fair value disclosures
	ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” provides a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The fair value hierarchy can be summarized as follows:
	Level 1	Fair value determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2	Fair value determined using significant observable inputs, generally either quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities or quoted prices in markets that are not active.
	Level 3	Fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs, such as pricing models, discounted cash flows, or similar techniques.
	Our assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value are summarized below ($000’s omitted):
	Financial Instrument	Fair Value	Fair Value
		Hierarchy	June 30,			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
	Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale	Level 2	$	221,607		$	287,933
	Interest rate lock commitments	Level 2	7,680			3,139
	Forward contracts	Level 2	(3,846		)	4,340
	Whole loan commitments	Level 2	(129		)	105
	Disclosed at fair value:
	Cash and equivalents (including restricted cash)	Level 1	$	1,272,541		$	1,653,044
	Financial Services debt	Level 2	58,506			105,664
	Senior notes	Level 2	$	1,910,989		2,070,744
	Fair values for agency residential mortgage loans available-for-sale are determined based on quoted market prices for comparable instruments. Fair values for non-agency residential mortgage loans available-for-sale are determined based on purchase commitments from whole loan investors and other relevant market information available to management. Fair values for interest rate lock commitments, including the value of servicing rights, are based on market prices for similar instruments. Forward contracts on mortgage-backed securities are valued based on market prices for similar instruments. Fair values for whole loan investor commitments are based on market prices for similar instruments from the specific whole loan investor. Certain assets are required to be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis when events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. There were no material amounts of such assets at either June 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.
	The carrying amounts of cash and equivalents and Financial Services debt approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. The fair values of senior notes are based on quoted market prices, when available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of similar issues. The carrying value of senior notes was $1.8 billion at June 30, 2014 and $2.1 billion at December 31, 2013.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	Our senior notes are summarized as follows ($000’s omitted):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	5.20% unsecured senior notes due February 2015 (a)	$	—	$	95,633
	5.25% unsecured senior notes due June 2015 (a)	234,769		233,085
	6.50% unsecured senior notes due May 2016 (a)	460,795		459,581
	7.625% unsecured senior notes due October 2017 (b)	122,707		122,663
	7.875% unsecured senior notes due June 2032 (a)	299,217		299,196
	6.375% unsecured senior notes due May 2033 (a)	398,604		398,567
	6.00% unsecured senior notes due February 2035 (a)	299,456		299,443
	7.375% unsecured senior notes due June 2046 (a)	—		150,000
	Total senior notes – carrying value (c)	$	1,815,548	$	2,058,168
	Estimated fair value	$	1,910,989	$	2,070,744
	(a)	Redeemable prior to maturity; guaranteed on a senior basis by certain wholly-owned subsidiaries.
	(b)	Not redeemable prior to maturity; guaranteed on a senior basis by certain wholly-owned subsidiaries.
	(c)	The recorded carrying value reflects the impact of various discounts and premiums that are amortized to interest cost over the respective terms of the senior notes.
	Debt retirement
	During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, we retired prior to their scheduled maturity dates senior notes totaling $245.7 million and $434.4 million, respectively, and recorded losses related to these transactions totaling $8.6 million and $23.1 million, respectively. Losses on these transactions include the write-off of unamortized discounts, premiums, and transaction fees and are reflected in other expense, net.
	Letter of credit facilities
	We maintain separate cash-collateralized letter of credit agreements with a number of financial institutions. Letters of credit totaling $86.9 million and $58.7 million were outstanding under these agreements at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Under these agreements, we are required to maintain deposits with the respective financial institutions in amounts approximating the letters of credit outstanding. Such deposits are included in restricted cash. We also maintain an unsecured letter of credit facility with a bank that expires in September 2014. This facility permits the issuance of up to $150.0 million of letters of credit for general corporate purposes in support of any wholly-owned subsidiary. Letters of credit totaling $107.2 million and $124.4 million were outstanding under this facility at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Revolving credit facility
	On July 23, 2014, we entered into a senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) that matures on July 21, 2017.  The Revolving Credit Facility provides for maximum borrowings of $500 million and contains an uncommitted accordion feature that could increase the size of the Revolving Credit Facility to $1.0 billion, subject to certain conditions and availability of additional bank commitments.  The Revolving Credit Facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit that reduce available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility and may total no more than the greater of: (i) 50% of the size of the facility or (ii) $300 million in the aggregate. The interest rate on borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility may be based on either the London Interbank Offered Rate or Base Rate plus an applicable margin, as defined.  The Revolving Credit Facility contains financial covenants that require us to maintain a minimum Tangible Net Worth, a minimum Interest Coverage Ratio, and a maximum Debt to Capitalization Ratio (as each term is defined in the Revolving Credit Facility). As of the execution date, we were in compliance with all covenants. Outstanding loans under the Revolving Credit Facility are guaranteed by certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries.  We intend to use the Revolving Credit Facility as our primary source for letters of credit.
	Financial Services
	Pulte Mortgage maintains a master repurchase agreement (the “Repurchase Agreement”) with third party lenders that expires in September 2014. Effective January 2014, Pulte Mortgage voluntarily reduced the borrowing capacity under the Repurchase Agreement from $150.0 million to $99.8 million subject to certain sublimits. We reduced the borrowing capacity in order to lower associated fees during seasonally low volume periods when the additional capacity is unnecessary. Borrowings under the Repurchase Agreement are secured by residential mortgage loans available-for-sale. The Repurchase Agreement contains various affirmative and negative covenants applicable to Pulte Mortgage, including quantitative thresholds related to net worth, net income, and liquidity. Pulte Mortgage had $58.5 million and $105.7 million outstanding under the Repurchase Agreement at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and was in compliance with all of its covenants and requirements as of those dates.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and contingencies
	Loan origination liabilities
	Our mortgage operations may be responsible for losses associated with mortgage loans originated and sold to investors in the event of errors or omissions relating to representations and warranties made by us that the loans met certain requirements, including representations as to underwriting standards, the existence of primary mortgage insurance, and the validity of certain borrower representations in connection with the loan. If a loan is determined to be faulty, we either repurchase the loans from the investors or reimburse the investors' losses (a “make-whole” payment).
	In recent years, we experienced a significant increase in losses related to repurchase requests as a result of the high level of loan defaults and related losses in the mortgage industry and increasing aggressiveness by investors in presenting such claims to us. To date, the significant majority of these losses relates to loans originated in 2006 and 2007, during which period inherently riskier loan products became more common in the mortgage origination market. In 2006 and 2007, we originated $39.5 billion of loans, excluding loans originated by Centex's former subprime loan business sold by Centex in 2006. Because we generally do not retain the servicing rights to the loans we originate, information regarding the current and historical performance, credit quality, and outstanding balances of such loans is limited. Estimating these loan origination liabilities is further complicated by uncertainties surrounding numerous external factors, such as various macroeconomic factors (including unemployment rates and changes in home prices), actions taken by third parties, including the parties servicing the loans, and the U.S. federal government in its dual capacity as regulator of the U.S. mortgage industry and conservator of the government-sponsored enterprises commonly known as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which own or guarantee the majority of mortgage loans in the U.S.
	Most requests received to date relate to make-whole payments on loans that have been foreclosed. Requests undergo extensive analysis to confirm the exposure, attempt to cure the identified defect, and, when necessary, determine our liability. We establish liabilities for such anticipated losses based upon, among other things, the level of current unresolved repurchase requests, the volume of estimated probable future repurchase requests, our ability to cure the defects identified in the repurchase requests, and the severity of the estimated loss upon repurchase. Determining these estimates and the resulting liability requires a significant level of management judgment. We are generally able to cure or refute over 60% of the requests received from investors such that we do not believe repurchases or make-whole payments will ultimately be required. For those requests that we believe will result in repurchases or make-whole payments, actual loss severities are expected to approximate 50% of the outstanding principal balance.
	Activity in the first six months of 2014 reflected a reduction of $18.6 million in liabilities based on our evaluation of required reserves in light of recent settlements of various pending repurchase requests and current conditions. Given the ongoing volatility in the mortgage industry, changes in values of underlying collateral over time, and other uncertainties regarding the ultimate resolution of these claims, actual costs could differ from our current estimates. Changes in these liabilities were as follows ($000's omitted):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Liabilities, beginning of period	$	102,972		$	162,468		$	124,956		$	164,280
	Reserves provided and adjustments	—			—			(18,604		)	—
	Payments	(40,265		)	(8,047		)	(43,645		)	(9,859		)
	Liabilities, end of period	$	62,707		$	154,421		$	62,707		$	154,421
	We entered into an agreement in conjunction with the wind down of Centex's mortgage operations, which ceased loan origination activities in December 2009, that provides a guaranty for one major investor of loans originated by Centex. This guaranty provides that we will honor the potential repurchase obligations of Centex's mortgage operations related to breaches of representations and warranties in the origination of a certain pool of loans. Other than with respect to this pool of loans, our contractual repurchase obligations are limited to our mortgage subsidiaries, which are included in non-guarantor subsidiaries (see Note 10 for a discussion of non-guarantor subsidiaries).
	The mortgage subsidiary of Centex also sold loans to a bank for inclusion in residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBSs”) issued by the bank. In connection with these sales, Centex's mortgage subsidiary entered into agreements pursuant to which it may be required to indemnify the bank for losses incurred by investors in the RMBSs arising out of material errors or omissions in certain information provided by the mortgage subsidiary relating to the loans and loan origination process. In 2011, the bank notified us that it had been named defendant in two lawsuits alleging various violations of federal and state securities laws asserting that untrue statements of material fact were included in the registration statements used to market the sale of two RMBS transactions, which included $162 million of loans originated by Centex's mortgage subsidiary. The plaintiffs seek unspecified compensatory and/or rescissory damages on behalf of persons who purchased the securities. Neither Centex's mortgage subsidiary nor the Company is named as a defendant in these actions. We cannot yet quantify Centex's mortgage subsidiary's potential liability as a result of these indemnification obligations. We do not believe, however, that these matters will have a material adverse impact on the results of operations, financial position, or cash flows of the Company. We are aware of six other RMBS transactions with similar indemnity provisions that include an aggregate $116 million of loans originated by Centex's mortgage subsidiary, and we are not aware of any current or threatened legal proceedings regarding those transactions.
	Letters of credit and surety bonds
	In the normal course of business, we post letters of credit and surety bonds pursuant to certain performance-related obligations, as security for certain land option agreements, and under various insurance programs. The majority of these letters of credit and surety bonds are in support of our land development and construction obligations to various municipalities, other government agencies, and utility companies related to the construction of roads, sewers, and other infrastructure. We had outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds totaling $194.1 million and $973.9 million, respectively, at June 30, 2014, and $183.1 million and $958.3 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013. In the event any such letter of credit or surety bonds are called, we would be obligated to reimburse the issuer of the letter of credit or surety bond. We do not believe that a material amount, if any, of the letters of credit or surety bonds will be called. Our surety bonds generally do not have stated expiration dates; rather we are released from the surety bonds as the underlying contractual performance is completed. Because significant construction and development work has been performed related to the applicable projects but has not yet received final acceptance by the respective counterparties, the aggregate amount of surety bonds outstanding is in excess of the projected cost of the remaining work to be performed.
	Litigation and regulatory matters
	We are involved in various litigation and legal claims in the normal course of our business operations, including actions brought on behalf of various classes of claimants. We are also subject to a variety of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to land development activities, house construction standards, sales practices, mortgage lending operations, employment practices, and protection of the environment. As a result, we are subject to periodic examination or inquiry by various governmental agencies that administer these laws and regulations.
	We establish liabilities for legal claims and regulatory matters when such matters are both probable of occurring and any potential loss is reasonably estimable. We accrue for such matters based on the facts and circumstances specific to each matter and revise these estimates as the matters evolve. In such cases, there may exist an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts currently accrued. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of these legal and regulatory matters, we generally cannot predict the ultimate resolution of the pending matters, the related timing, or the eventual loss. While the outcome of such contingencies cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the resolution of such matters will have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. However, to the extent the liability arising from the ultimate resolution of any matter exceeds the estimates reflected in the recorded reserves relating to such matter, we could incur additional charges that could be significant.
	Allowance for warranties
	Home purchasers are provided with a limited warranty against certain building defects, including a one-year comprehensive limited warranty and coverage for certain other aspects of the home’s construction and operating systems for periods of up to 10 years. We estimate the costs to be incurred under these warranties and record liabilities in the amount of such costs at the time product revenue is recognized. Factors that affect our warranty liabilities include the number of homes sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims, and the cost per claim. We periodically assess the adequacy of the warranty liabilities for each geographic market in which we operate and adjust the amounts as necessary. Actual warranty costs in the future could differ from the current estimates. Changes to warranty liabilities were as follows ($000’s omitted):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Warranty liabilities, beginning of period	$	61,632		$	63,152		$	63,992		$	64,098
	Reserves provided	11,881			10,687			20,661			20,757
	Payments	(10,837		)	(10,744		)	(21,912		)	(21,780		)
	Other adjustments	(690		)	(1,181		)	(755		)	(1,161		)
	Warranty liabilities, end of period	$	61,986		$	61,914		$	61,986		$	61,914
	Self-insured risks
	We maintain, and require our subcontractors to maintain, general liability insurance coverage. We also maintain builders' risk, property, errors and omissions, workers compensation, and other business insurance coverage. These insurance policies protect us against a portion of the risk of loss from claims. However, we retain a significant portion of the overall risk for such claims either through policies issued by our captive insurance subsidiaries or through our own self-insured per occurrence and aggregate retentions, deductibles, and claims in excess of available insurance policy limits.
	Our general liability insurance includes coverage for certain construction defects. While construction defect claims can relate to a variety of circumstances, the majority of our claims relate to alleged problems with siding, plumbing, foundations and other concrete work, windows, roofing, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The availability of general liability insurance for the homebuilding industry and its subcontractors has become increasingly limited, and the insurance policies available require companies to maintain significant per occurrence and aggregate retention levels. In certain instances, we may offer our subcontractors the opportunity to purchase insurance through one of our captive insurance subsidiaries or participate in a project-specific insurance program provided by the Company. Policies issued by the captive insurance subsidiaries represent self-insurance of these risks by the Company. This self-insured exposure is limited by reinsurance policies that we purchase. General liability coverage for the homebuilding industry is complex, and our coverage varies from policy year to policy year. Our insurance coverage requires a per occurrence deductible up to an overall aggregate retention level. Beginning with the first dollar, amounts paid to satisfy insured claims apply to our per occurrence and aggregate retention obligations. Any amounts incurred in excess of the occurrence or aggregate retention levels are covered by insurance up to our purchased coverage levels. Our insurance policies, including the captive insurance subsidiaries' reinsurance policies, are maintained with highly-rated underwriters for whom we believe counterparty default risk is not significant.
	At any point in time, we are managing over 1,000 individual claims related to general liability, property, errors and omission, workers compensation, and other business insurance coverage. We reserve for costs associated with such claims (including expected claims management expenses) on an undiscounted basis at the time revenue is recognized for each home closing and evaluate the recorded liabilities based on actuarial analyses of our historical claims. The actuarial analyses calculate estimates of the ultimate net cost of all unpaid losses, including estimates for incurred but not reported losses ("IBNR"). IBNR represents losses related to claims incurred but not yet reported plus development on reported claims. These estimates comprise a significant portion of our liability and are subject to a high degree of uncertainty due to a variety of factors, including changes in claims reporting and resolution patterns, third party recoveries, insurance industry practices, the regulatory environment, and legal precedent. State regulations vary, but construction defect claims are reported and resolved over an extended period often exceeding ten years. In certain instances, we have the ability to recover a portion of our costs under various insurance policies or from subcontractors or other third parties. Estimates of such amounts are recorded when recovery is considered probable.
	Our recorded reserves for all such claims totaled $746.4 million at June 30, 2014, the vast majority of which relates to general liability claims. The recorded reserves include loss estimates related to both (i) existing claims and related claim expenses and (ii) IBNR and related claim expenses. Liabilities related to IBNR and related claim expenses represented approximately 75% of the total general liability reserves at June 30, 2014. The actuarial analyses that determine the IBNR portion of reserves consider a variety of factors, including the frequency and severity of losses, which are based on our historical claims experience supplemented by industry data. The actuarial analyses of the reserves also consider historical third party recovery rates and claims management expenses.
	Adjustments to reserves are recorded in the period in which the change in estimate occurs. Because the majority of our reserves relates to IBNR, adjustments to reserve amounts for individual existing claims generally do not impact the recorded reserves materially. However, changes in the frequency and timing of reported claims and estimates of specific claim values can impact the underlying inputs and trends utilized in the actuarial analyses, which could have a material impact on the recorded reserves. Additionally, the amount of insurance coverage available for each policy period also impacts our recorded reserves. Because of the inherent uncertainty in estimating future losses and the timing of such losses related to these claims, actual costs could differ significantly from estimated costs. Costs associated with our insurance programs are classified within selling, general, and administrative expenses.
	During the three months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded additional reserves totaling $84.5 million, which is reflected in "Reserves provided" in the below table. Such additional reserves were primarily driven by estimated costs associated with siding repairs in certain previously completed communities that, in turn, impacted actuarial estimates for potential future claims.
	Changes in these liabilities were as follows ($000's omitted):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of period	$	664,411		$	717,024		$	668,100		$	721,284
	Reserves provided	101,427			16,357			116,281			30,827
	Payments	(19,392		)	(25,239		)	(37,935		)	(43,969		)
	Balance, end of period	$	746,446		$	708,142		$	746,446		$	708,142

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa

Supplemental Guarantor Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]	'
Supplemental Guarantor Information	'
	Supplemental Guarantor information
	All of our senior notes are guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior basis by each of the Company's wholly-owned Homebuilding subsidiaries and certain other wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Guarantors”). Such guaranties are full and unconditional. Supplemental consolidating financial information of the Company, including such information for the Guarantors, is presented below. Investments in subsidiaries are presented using the equity method of accounting. Separate financial statements of the Guarantors are not provided as the consolidating financial information contained herein provides a more meaningful disclosure to allow investors to determine the nature of the assets held by, and the operations of, the combined groups.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	JUNE 30, 2014
	($000’s omitted)
		Unconsolidated									Eliminating			Consolidated
											Entries			PulteGroup,
		PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor						Inc.
		Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Cash and equivalents	$	229,437		$	883,148		$	58,349		$	—		$	1,170,934
	Restricted cash	86,865			2,650			12,092			—			101,607
	House and land inventory	—			4,196,250			871			—			4,197,121
	Land held for sale	—			79,294			1,034			—			80,328
	Land, not owned, under option	—			27,294			—			—			27,294
	agreements
	Residential mortgage loans available-	—			—			221,607			—			221,607
	for-sale
	Investments in unconsolidated entities	71			36,008			4,052			—			40,131
	Other assets	33,546			394,187			69,257			—			496,990
	Intangible assets	—			129,598			—			—			129,598
	Deferred tax assets, net	1,989,109			17			12,600			—			2,001,726
	Investments in subsidiaries and	4,367,644			321,859			5,602,526			(10,292,029		)	—
	intercompany accounts, net
		$	6,706,672		$	6,070,305		$	5,982,388		$	(10,292,029	)	$	8,467,336
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable, customer deposits,	$	59,933		$	1,523,482		$	178,677		$	—		$	1,762,092
	accrued and other liabilities
	Income tax liabilities	193,147			(1		)	—			—			193,146
	Financial Services debt	—			—			58,506			—			58,506
	Senior notes	1,815,548			—			—			—			1,815,548
	Total liabilities	2,068,628			1,523,481			237,183			—			3,829,292
	Total shareholders’ equity	4,638,044			4,546,824			5,745,205			(10,292,029		)	4,638,044
		$	6,706,672		$	6,070,305		$	5,982,388		$	(10,292,029	)	$	8,467,336
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	DECEMBER 31, 2013
	($000’s omitted)
		Unconsolidated									Eliminating			Consolidated
											Entries			PulteGroup,
		PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor						Inc.
		Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Cash and equivalents	$	262,364		$	1,188,999		$	128,966		$	—		$	1,580,329
	Restricted cash	58,699			2,635			11,381			—			72,715
	House and land inventory	—			3,977,851			710			—			3,978,561
	Land held for sale	—			60,701			1,034			—			61,735
	Land, not owned, under option	—			24,024			—			—			24,024
	agreements
	Residential mortgage loans available-	—			—			287,933			—			287,933
	for-sale
	Investments in unconsolidated entities	68			41,319			3,936			—			45,323
	Other assets	50,251			359,228			51,142			—			460,621
	Intangible assets	—			136,148			—			—			136,148
	Deferred tax assets, net	2,074,137			17			12,600			—			2,086,754
	Investments in subsidiaries and	4,532,950			(16,513		)	5,939,784			(10,456,221		)	—
	intercompany accounts, net
		$	6,978,469		$	5,774,409		$	6,437,486		$	(10,456,221	)	$	8,734,143
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable, customer deposits,	$	65,334		$	1,413,752		$	236,258		$	—		$	1,715,344
	accrued and other liabilities
	Income tax liabilities	206,015			—			—			—			206,015
Financial Services debt	—			—			105,664			—			105,664
Senior notes	2,058,168			—			—			—			2,058,168
Total liabilities	2,329,517			1,413,752			341,922			—			4,085,191
Total shareholders’ equity	4,648,952			4,360,657			6,095,564			(10,456,221		)	4,648,952
	$	6,978,469		$	5,774,409		$	6,437,486		$	(10,456,221	)	$	8,734,143
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the three months ended June 30, 2014
($000’s omitted)
	Unconsolidated												Consolidated
													PulteGroup,
	PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Inc.
	Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Revenues:
Homebuilding
Home sale revenues	$	—		$	1,246,462		$	—		$	—		$	1,246,462
Land sale revenues	—			8,527			—			—			8,527
	—			1,254,989			—			—			1,254,989
Financial Services	—			357			30,841			—			31,198
	—			1,255,346			30,841			—			1,286,187
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:
Home sale cost of revenues	—			952,692			—			—			952,692
Land sale cost of revenues	—			6,832			—			—			6,832
	—			959,524			—			—			959,524
Financial Services expenses	197			81			21,836			—			22,114
Selling, general and administrative	—			229,146			621			—			229,767
expenses
Other expense (income), net	(16		)	9,117			223			—			9,324
Interest income	(118		)	(994		)	(3		)	—			(1,115		)
Interest expense	203			—			—			—			203
Equity in (earnings) loss of	(1		)	(1,288		)	(22		)	—			(1,311		)
unconsolidated entities
Intercompany interest	566			2,004			(2,570		)	—			—
Income (loss) before income taxes and	(831		)	57,756			10,756			—			67,681
equity in income (loss) of
subsidiaries
Income tax expense (benefit)	(3,795		)	18,868			10,728			—			25,801
Income (loss) before equity in income	2,964			38,888			28			—			41,880
(loss) of subsidiaries
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	38,916			264			48,919			(88,099		)	—
Net income (loss)	41,880			39,152			48,947			(88,099		)	41,880
Other comprehensive income	21			—			—			—			21
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	41,901		$	39,152		$	48,947		$	(88,099	)	$	41,901
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the three months ended June 30, 2013
($000’s omitted)
	Unconsolidated												Consolidated
													PulteGroup,
	PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Inc.
	Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Revenues:
Homebuilding
Home sale revenues	$	—		$	1,219,675		$	—		$	—		$	1,219,675
Land sale revenues	—			20,385			—			—			20,385
	—			1,240,060			—			—			1,240,060
Financial Services	—			492			38,870			—			39,362
	—			1,240,552			38,870			—			1,279,422
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:
Home sale cost of revenues	—			990,818			—			—			990,818
Land sale cost of revenues	—			20,710			—			—			20,710
	—			1,011,528			—			—			1,011,528
Financial Services expenses	208			80			22,747			—			23,035
Selling, general and administrative	—			149,975			556			—			150,531
expenses
Other expense (income), net	23,057			33,118			1,164			—			57,339
Interest income	(88		)	(1,003		)	(21		)	—			(1,112		)
Interest expense	166			—			—			—			166
Equity in (earnings) loss of	—			(319		)	(76		)	—			(395		)
unconsolidated entities
Intercompany interest	415			1			(416		)	—			—
Income (loss) before income taxes and	(23,758		)	47,172			14,916			—			38,330
equity in income (loss) of
subsidiaries
Income tax expense (benefit)	(24		)	(3,572		)	5,509			—			1,913
Income (loss) before equity in income	(23,734		)	50,744			9,407			—			36,417
(loss) of subsidiaries
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	60,151			10,555			26,502			(97,208		)	—
Net income (loss)	36,417			61,299			35,909			(97,208		)	36,417
Other comprehensive income	148			—			—			—			148
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	36,565		$	61,299		$	35,909		$	(97,208	)	$	36,565
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the six months ended June 30, 2014
($000’s omitted)
	Unconsolidated												Consolidated
													PulteGroup,
	PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Inc.
	Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Revenues:
Homebuilding
Home sale revenues	$	—		$	2,334,477		$	—		$	—		$	2,334,477
Land sale revenues	—			14,511			—			—			14,511
	—			2,348,988			—			—			2,348,988
Financial Services	—			735			55,358			—			56,093
	—			2,349,723			55,358			—			2,405,081
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:
Home sale cost of revenues	—			1,781,295			—			—			1,781,295
Land sale cost of revenues	—			11,843			—			—			11,843
	—			1,793,138			—			—			1,793,138
Financial Services expenses	397			158			24,881			—			25,436
Selling, general and administrative	—			373,871			784			—			374,655
expenses
Other expense, net	8,552			14,098			505			—			23,155
Interest income	(239		)	(1,965		)	(22		)	—			(2,226		)
Interest expense	416			—			—			—			416
Equity in (earnings) loss of	(4		)	(7,090		)	(108		)	—			(7,202		)
unconsolidated entities
Intercompany interest	819			3,948			(4,767		)	—			—
Income (loss) before income taxes and	(9,941		)	173,565			34,085			—			197,709
equity in income (loss) of
subsidiaries
Income tax expense (benefit)	(3,877		)	71,594			13,293			—			81,010
Income (loss) before equity in income	(6,064		)	101,971			20,792			—			116,699
(loss) of subsidiaries
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	122,763			21,151			109,135			(253,049		)	—
Net income (loss)	116,699			123,122			129,927			(253,049		)	116,699
Other comprehensive income	61			—			—			—			61
Comprehensive income	$	116,760		$	123,122		$	129,927		$	(253,049	)	$	116,760
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
For the six months ended June 30, 2013
($000’s omitted)
	Unconsolidated												Consolidated
													PulteGroup,
	PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Inc.
	Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Revenues:
Homebuilding
Home sale revenues	$	—		$	2,319,427		$	—		$	—		$	2,319,427
Land sale revenues	—			46,516			—			—			46,516
	—			2,365,943			—			—			2,365,943
Financial Services	—			1,111			75,124			—			76,235
	—			2,367,054			75,124			—			2,442,178
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:
Home sale cost of revenues	—			1,892,288			—			—			1,892,288
Land sale cost of revenues	—			42,728			—			—			42,728
	—			1,935,016			—			—			1,935,016
Financial Services expenses	416			224			44,983			—			45,623
Selling, general and administrative	—			278,866			1,291			—			280,157
expenses
Other expense (income), net	23,041			37,521			1,549			—			62,111
Interest income	(165		)	(2,058		)	(62		)	—			(2,285		)
Interest expense	373			—			—			—			373
Equity in (earnings) loss of	1,460			(346		)	(611		)	—			503
unconsolidated entities
Intercompany interest	175,280			(172,398		)	(2,882		)	—			—
Income (loss) before income taxes and	(200,405		)	290,229			30,856			—			120,680
equity in income (loss) of
subsidiaries
Income tax expense (benefit)	129			(7,966		)	10,338			—			2,501
Income (loss) before equity in income	(200,534		)	298,195			20,518			—			118,179
(loss) of subsidiaries
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	318,713			21,976			201,461			(542,150		)	—
Net income (loss)	118,179			320,171			221,979			(542,150		)	118,179
Other comprehensive income	196			—			—			—			196
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	118,375		$	320,171		$	221,979		$	(542,150	)	$	118,375
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the six months ended June 30, 2014
($000’s omitted)
	Unconsolidated												Consolidated
	PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			PulteGroup, Inc.
	Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Net cash provided by (used in)	$	59,307		$	(19,311	)	$	34,286		$	—		$	74,282
operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Distributions from unconsolidated	—			7,577			—			—			7,577
entities
Investments in unconsolidated entities	—			—			(9		)	—			(9		)
Net change in loans held for investment	—			—			(6,791		)	—			(6,791		)
Change in restricted cash related to	(28,166		)	—			—			—			(28,166		)
letters of credit
Proceeds from the sale of property and	—			98			—			—			98
equipment
Capital expenditures	—			(30,908		)	(2,113		)				(33,021		)
Net cash provided by (used in)	(28,166		)	(23,233		)	(8,913		)	—			(60,312		)
investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Financial Services borrowings (repayments)	—			—			(47,158		)	—			(47,158		)
Other borrowings (repayments)	(249,765		)	9,632			—			—			(240,133		)
Stock option exercises	5,789			—			—			—			5,789
Stock repurchases	(103,711		)	—			—			—			(103,711		)
Dividends paid	(38,152		)	—			—			—			(38,152		)
Intercompany activities, net	321,771			(272,939		)	(48,832		)				—
Net cash provided by (used in)	(64,068		)	(263,307		)	(95,990		)	—			(423,365		)
financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and	(32,927		)	(305,851		)	(70,617		)	—			(409,395		)
equivalents
Cash and equivalents at beginning of	262,364			1,188,999			128,966			—			1,580,329
period
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	229,437		$	883,148		$	58,349		$	—		$	1,170,934
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the six months ended June 30, 2013
($000’s omitted)
	Unconsolidated												Consolidated
	PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			PulteGroup, Inc.
	Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
Net cash provided by (used in)	$	(167,506	)	$	429,101		$	73,470		$	—		$	335,065
operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Distributions from unconsolidated	—			200			—			—			200
entities
Investments in unconsolidated entities	—			(807		)	—			—			(807		)
Net change in loans held for investment	—			—			18			—			18
Change in restricted cash related to	4,222			—			—			—			4,222
letters of credit
Proceeds from the sale of property and	—			9			—			—			9
equipment
Capital expenditures	—			(10,029		)	(988		)	—			(11,017		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing	4,222			(10,627		)	(970		)	—			(7,375		)
activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Financial Services borrowings (repayments)	—			—			(78,929		)	—			(78,929		)
Other borrowings (repayments)	(454,335		)	1,385			—			—			(452,950		)
Stock option exercises	18,544			—			—			—			18,544
Stock repurchases	(6,447		)	—			—			—			(6,447		)
Intercompany activities, net	650,741			(547,848		)	(102,893		)	—			—
Net cash provided by (used in)	208,503			(546,463		)	(181,822		)	—			(519,782		)
financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and	45,219			(127,989		)	(109,322		)	—			(192,092		)
equivalents
Cash and equivalents at beginning of	146,168			1,063,943			194,649			—			1,404,760
period
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	191,387		$	935,954		$	85,327		$	—		$	1,212,668

Summary_Of_Significant_Account1

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Consolidation Policy	'
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Use of Estimates Policy	'
	Use of estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Subsequent Events Policy	'
	Subsequent events
	We evaluated subsequent events up until the time the financial statements were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Cash and Cash Equivalents Policy	'
	Cash and equivalents
	Cash and equivalents include institutional money market investments and time deposits with a maturity of three months or less when acquired. Cash and equivalents at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 also included $9.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively, of cash from home closings held in escrow for our benefit, typically for less than five days, which are considered deposits in-transit.
	Restricted cash
	We maintain certain cash balances that are restricted as to their use. Restricted cash consists primarily of deposits maintained with financial institutions under certain cash-collateralized letter of credit agreements (see Note 8). The remaining balances relate to certain other accounts with restrictions, including customer deposits on home sales that are temporarily restricted by regulatory requirements until title transfers to the homebuyer.
Notes Receivable Policy	'
	Notes receivable
	In certain instances, we may accept consideration for land sales or other transactions in the form of a note receivable. Such receivables are reported net of allowance for credit losses within other assets.
Earnings Per Share Policy	'
	Earnings per share
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders (the “Numerator”) by the weighted-average number of common shares, adjusted for unvested shares (the “Denominator”) for the period. Computing diluted earnings per share is similar to computing basic earnings per share, except that the Denominator is increased to include the dilutive effects of stock options, unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units, and other potentially dilutive instruments. Any stock options that have an exercise price greater than the average market price are considered to be anti-dilutive and are excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation. Our earnings per share excluded 7.1 million and 7.3 million stock options and other potentially dilutive instruments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and 10.3 million and 10.5 million stock options and other potentially dilutive instruments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.
Land under Option Arrangements Policy	'
	Land option agreements
	In the ordinary course of business, we enter into land option agreements in order to procure land for the construction of homes in the future. Pursuant to these land option agreements, we generally provide a deposit to the seller as consideration for the right to purchase land at different times in the future, usually at predetermined prices. Such contracts enable us to defer acquiring portions of properties owned by third parties or unconsolidated entities until we have determined whether and when to exercise our option, which reduces our financial risks associated with long-term land holdings. Option deposits and pre-acquisition costs (such as environmental testing, surveys, engineering, and entitlement costs) are capitalized if the costs are directly identifiable with the land under option, the costs would be capitalized if we owned the land, and acquisition of the property is probable. Such costs are reflected in other assets and are reclassified to inventory upon taking title to the land. We write off deposits and pre-acquisition costs when it becomes probable that we will not go forward with the project or recover the capitalized costs. Such decisions take into consideration changes in local market conditions, the timing of required land purchases, the availability and best use of necessary incremental capital, and other factors. We record any such write-offs of deposits and pre-acquisition costs within other expense, net.
	If the entity holding the land under option is a variable interest entity (“VIE”), our deposit represents a variable interest in that entity. If we are determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE, we are required to consolidate the VIE. Certain of our land option agreements are with entities considered VIEs. In evaluating whether we are required to consolidate a VIE, we take into consideration that the VIE is generally protected from the first dollar of loss under our land option agreement due to our deposit. Likewise, the VIE's gains are generally capped based on the purchase price within the land option agreement. However, we generally have little control or influence over the operations of these VIEs due to our lack of an equity interest in them. Additionally, creditors of the VIE typically have no recourse against us, and we do not provide financial or other support to these VIEs other than as stipulated in the land option agreements. Our maximum exposure to loss related to these VIEs is generally limited to our deposits and pre-acquisition costs under the applicable land option agreements. Historically, cancellations of land option agreements have resulted in write-offs of the related deposits and pre-acquisition costs but have not exposed us to the overall risks or losses of the applicable VIEs. No VIEs required consolidation at either June 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.
	Separately, certain land option agreements represent financing arrangements even though we generally have no obligation to pay these future amounts. As a result, we recorded $27.3 million and $24.0 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, to land, not owned, under option agreements with a corresponding increase to accrued and other liabilities. Such amounts represent the remaining purchase price under the land option agreements, some of which are with VIEs, in the event we exercise the purchase rights under the agreements.
Residential Mortgage Loans Available for Sale Policy	'
	Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale
	Substantially all of the loans originated by us are sold in the secondary mortgage market within a short period of time after origination, generally within 30 days. In accordance with ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC 825”), we use the fair value option to record residential mortgage loans available-for-sale. Election of the fair value option for these loans allows a better offset of the changes in fair values of the loans and the derivative instruments used to economically hedge them without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. We do not designate any derivative instruments as hedges or apply the hedge accounting provisions of ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.”
	Expected gains and losses from the sale of residential mortgage loans and their related servicing rights are included in the measurement of written loan commitments that are accounted for at fair value through Financial Services revenues at the time of commitment.  Subsequent changes in the fair value of these loans are reflected in Financial Services revenues as they occur.
Derivatives Policy	'
	Derivative instruments and hedging activities
	We are exposed to market risks from commitments to lend, movements in interest rates, and canceled or modified commitments to lend. A commitment to lend at a specific interest rate (an interest rate lock commitment) is a derivative financial instrument (interest rate is locked to the borrower). In order to reduce these risks, we use other derivative financial instruments, principally cash forward placement contracts on mortgage-backed securities and whole loan investor commitments, to economically hedge the interest rate lock commitment. We enter into these derivative financial instruments based upon our portfolio of interest rate lock commitments and closed loans. We do not enter into any derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
	At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had aggregate interest rate lock commitments of $260.3 million and $175.7 million, respectively, which were originated at interest rates prevailing at the date of commitment. Since we can terminate a loan commitment if the borrower does not comply with the terms of the contract, and some loan commitments may expire without being drawn upon, these commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate the creditworthiness of these transactions through our normal credit policies.
	Forward contracts on mortgage-backed securities are commitments to either purchase or sell a specified financial instrument at a specified future date for a specified price that may be settled in cash, by offsetting the position, or through the delivery of the financial instrument. Forward contracts on mortgage-backed securities are the predominant derivative financial instruments we use to minimize market risk during the period from the time we extend an interest rate lock to a loan applicant until the time the loan is sold to an investor. We also use whole loan investor commitments, which are obligations of the investor to buy loans at a specified price within a specified time period. At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had unexpired forward contracts of $405.0 million and $381.5 million, respectively, and whole loan investor commitments of $34.1 million and $31.7 million, respectively. Changes in the fair value of interest rate lock commitments and other derivative financial instruments are recognized in Financial Services revenues, and the fair values are reflected in other assets or other liabilities, as applicable.
	There are no credit-risk-related contingent features within our derivative agreements, and counterparty risk is considered minimal. Gains and losses on interest rate lock commitments are substantially offset by corresponding gains or losses on forward contracts on mortgage-backed securities and whole loan investor commitments. We are generally not exposed to variability in cash flows of derivative instruments for more than approximately 75 days.

Inventory_And_Land_Held_For_Sa1

Inventory And Land Held For Sale (Policy)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventory, Interest Capitalization Policy	'
	We capitalize interest cost into inventory during the active development and construction of our communities. Each layer of capitalized interest is amortized over a period that approximates the average life of communities under development. Interest expense is recorded based on the timing of home closings.
Impairment of Land Held for Sale Policy	'
	We record land impairment valuation adjustments to our communities within Homebuilding home sale cost of revenues. Our evaluations for impairments are based on our best estimates of the future cash flows of our communities. However, if conditions in our local markets worsen in the future or if our strategy related to certain communities changes, we may be required to evaluate our assets for further impairments or write-downs.

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Fair_Va

Fair Value Disclosures Fair Value Disclosures (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Fair values for agency residential mortgage loans available-for-sale are determined based on quoted market prices for comparable instruments. Fair values for non-agency residential mortgage loans available-for-sale are determined based on purchase commitments from whole loan investors and other relevant market information available to management. Fair values for interest rate lock commitments, including the value of servicing rights, are based on market prices for similar instruments. Forward contracts on mortgage-backed securities are valued based on market prices for similar instruments. Fair values for whole loan investor commitments are based on market prices for similar instruments from the specific whole loan investor. Certain assets are required to be recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis when events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. There were no material amounts of such assets at either June 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.
	The carrying amounts of cash and equivalents and Financial Services debt approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. The fair values of senior notes are based on quoted market prices, when available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices of similar issues.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Policy)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Legal Reserves Policy	'
	We establish liabilities for legal claims and regulatory matters when such matters are both probable of occurring and any potential loss is reasonably estimable. We accrue for such matters based on the facts and circumstances specific to each matter and revise these estimates as the matters evolve. In such cases, there may exist an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts currently accrued. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of these legal and regulatory matters, we generally cannot predict the ultimate resolution of the pending matters, the related timing, or the eventual loss. While the outcome of such contingencies cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the resolution of such matters will have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. However, to the extent the liability arising from the ultimate resolution of any matter exceeds the estimates reflected in the recorded reserves relating to such matter, we could incur additional charges that could be significant.
Standard Product Warranty, Policy	'
	Home purchasers are provided with a limited warranty against certain building defects, including a one-year comprehensive limited warranty and coverage for certain other aspects of the home’s construction and operating systems for periods of up to 10 years. We estimate the costs to be incurred under these warranties and record liabilities in the amount of such costs at the time product revenue is recognized. Factors that affect our warranty liabilities include the number of homes sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims, and the cost per claim. We periodically assess the adequacy of the warranty liabilities for each geographic market in which we operate and adjust the amounts as necessary. Actual warranty costs in the future could differ from the current estimates.

Summary_Of_Significant_Account2

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of other expense (income), net	'
	Other expense, net consists of the following ($000’s omitted):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Write-off of deposits and pre-acquisition costs	$	1,688		$	250		$	3,152		$	591
	Loss on debt retirements (Note 8)	—			23,072			8,584			23,072
	Amortization of intangible assets	3,275			3,275			6,550			6,550
	Miscellaneous expense, net (a)	4,361			30,742			4,869			31,898
		$	9,324		$	57,339		$	23,155		$	62,111
Schedule of Notes Receivable	'
	The following represents our notes receivable and related allowance for credit losses ($000’s omitted):
		June 30,			31-Dec-13
		2014
	Notes receivable, gross	$	57,390		$	59,995
	Allowance for credit losses	(27,365		)	(27,051		)
	Notes receivable, net	$	30,025		$	32,944
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table Text Block]	'
	The following table presents the earnings per share of common stock (000's omitted, except per share data):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	41,880		$	36,417		$	116,699		$	118,179
	Less: earnings distributed to participating securities	(130		)	—			(263		)	—
	Less: undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	(159		)	—			(546		)	—
	Numerator for basic earnings per share	$	41,591		$	36,417		$	115,890		$	118,179
	Add back: undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	159			—			546			—
	Less: undistributed earnings reallocated to participating securities	(157		)	—			(540		)	—
	Numerator for diluted earnings per share	$	41,593		$	36,417		$	115,896		$	118,179
	Denominator:
	Basic shares outstanding	376,072			385,389			377,410			384,813
	Effect of dilutive securities	3,592			5,791			3,703			5,943
	Diluted shares outstanding	379,664			391,180			381,113			390,756
	Earnings per share:
	Basic	$	0.11		$	0.09		$	0.31		$	0.31
	Diluted	$	0.11		$	0.09		$	0.3		$	0.3
Schedule Of Company Interests In Land Option Agreements	'
	The following provides a summary of our interests in land option agreements as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 ($000’s omitted):
		June 30, 2014									December 31, 2013
		Deposits and			Remaining Purchase			Land, Not			Deposits and		Remaining Purchase		Land, Not
		Pre-acquisition			Price			Owned,			Pre-acquisition		Price		Owned,
		Costs						Under			Costs				Under
								Option							Option
								Agreements							Agreements
	Land options with VIEs	$	50,248		$	696,273		$	7,483		$	40,486	$	661,158	$	8,167
	Other land options	65,236			948,278			19,811			50,548		729,128		15,857
		$	115,484		$	1,644,551		$	27,294		$	91,034	$	1,390,286	$	24,024
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value	'
	The fair values of derivative instruments and their location in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets is summarized below ($000’s omitted):
		June 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Other Assets			Other Liabilities			Other Assets			Other Liabilities
	Interest rate lock commitments	$	7,761		$	81		$	3,628		$	489
	Forward contracts	234			4,080			4,374			34
	Whole loan commitments	42			171			189			84
		$	8,037		$	4,332		$	8,191		$	607

Inventory_And_Land_Held_For_Sa2

Inventory And Land Held For Sale (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of Inventory	'
	Major components of inventory were as follows ($000’s omitted):
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Homes under construction	$	1,308,724		$	1,042,147
	Land under development	2,113,885			2,189,387
	Raw land	774,512			747,027
		$	4,197,121		$	3,978,561
Capitalized interest rollforward	'
	Information related to interest capitalized into inventory is as follows ($000’s omitted):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Interest in inventory, beginning of period	$	225,619		$	320,859		$	230,922		$	331,880
	Interest capitalized	31,455			39,909			66,768			82,565
	Interest expensed	(46,471		)	(62,193		)	(87,087		)	(115,870		)
	Interest in inventory, end of period	$	210,603		$	298,575		$	210,603		$	298,575
	Interest incurred (a)	$	31,455		$	39,909		$	66,768		$	82,565
	(a)	Homebuilding interest incurred includes interest on senior debt and certain other financing arrangements.
Land Held for Sale	'
	Land held for sale was as follows ($000’s omitted):
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Land held for sale, gross	$	88,221		$	70,003
	Net realizable value reserves	(7,893		)	(8,268		)
	Land held for sale, net	$	80,328		$	61,735

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Operating Data By Reporting Segment	'
		Operating Data by Segment
		($000’s omitted)
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Revenues:
	Northeast	$	153,920		$	163,687		$	294,936		$	296,443
	Southeast	232,217			197,848			414,765			367,774
	Florida	205,368			183,393			395,660			335,276
	Texas	204,297			214,032			379,138			404,075
	North	282,581			256,500			523,592			482,306
	Southwest	176,606			224,600			340,897			480,069
		1,254,989			1,240,060			2,348,988			2,365,943
	Financial Services	31,198			39,362			56,093			76,235
	Consolidated revenues	$	1,286,187		$	1,279,422		$	2,405,081		$	2,442,178
	Income (loss) before income taxes:
	Northeast	$	19,809		$	16,582		$	37,304		$	28,654
	Southeast	38,265			22,796			63,744			41,124
	Florida	42,254			25,597			76,610			45,877
	Texas	31,240			25,694			54,222			46,904
	North	37,360			26,077			68,100			46,629
	Southwest	23,824			36,609			52,386			70,400
	Other homebuilding (a)	(134,179		)	(131,384		)	(185,359		)	(189,580		)
		58,573			21,971			167,007			90,008
	Financial Services	9,108			16,359			30,702			30,672
	Consolidated income before income taxes	$	67,681		$	38,330		$	197,709		$	120,680
	(a)	Other homebuilding includes the amortization of intangible assets, amortization of capitalized interest, and other items not allocated to the operating segments. Other homebuilding also included: losses on debt retirements totaling $8.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and $23.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013; a charge totaling $84.5 million to increase insurance reserves for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014; costs associated with the relocation of our corporate headquarters totaling $3.7 million and $5.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and $13.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013; and a charge resulting from a contractual dispute related to a previously completed luxury community totaling $30.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013.
Total Assets And Inventory By Reporting Segment	'
		Operating Data by Segment
		($000's omitted)
		June 30, 2014
		Homes Under			Land Under			Raw Land			Total			Total
		Construction			Development						Inventory			Assets
	Northeast	$	242,518		$	275,030		$	106,213		$	623,761		$	730,876
	Southeast	176,243			292,703			116,036			584,982			615,500
	Florida	163,282			298,765			106,465			568,512			669,725
	Texas	152,508			241,428			66,769			460,705			511,751
	North	347,951			295,624			121,830			765,405			847,010
	Southwest	189,316			526,285			210,447			926,048			997,959
	Other homebuilding (a)	36,906			184,050			46,752			267,708			3,790,881
		1,308,724			2,113,885			774,512			4,197,121			8,163,702
	Financial Services	—			—			—			—			303,634
		$	1,308,724		$	2,113,885		$	774,512		$	4,197,121		$	8,467,336
		December 31, 2013
		Homes Under			Land Under			Raw Land			Total			Total
		Construction			Development						Inventory			Assets
	Northeast	$	212,611		$	325,241		$	106,681		$	644,533		$	731,259
	Southeast	139,484			274,981			146,617			561,082			599,271
	Florida	140,366			295,631			104,766			540,763			618,449
	Texas	130,398			223,979			57,480			411,857			466,198
	North	227,537			350,239			78,945			656,721			716,239
	Southwest	159,350			512,164			201,659			873,173			940,462
	Other homebuilding (a)	32,401			207,152			50,879			290,432			4,334,591
		1,042,147			2,189,387			747,027			3,978,561			8,406,469
	Financial Services	—			—			—			—			327,674
		$	1,042,147		$	2,189,387		$	747,027		$	3,978,561		$	8,734,143
	(a)	Other homebuilding primarily includes cash and equivalents, capitalized interest, intangibles, deferred tax assets, and other corporate items that are not allocated to the operating segments.

Investments_In_Unconsolidated_1

Investments In Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Summary of joint ventures	'
	A summary of our joint ventures is presented below ($000’s omitted):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Investments in joint ventures with debt non-recourse to PulteGroup	$	26,504	$	26,532
	Investments in other active joint ventures	13,627		18,791
	Total investments in unconsolidated entities	$	40,131	$	45,323
	Total joint venture debt	$	20,376	$	12,408
	PulteGroup proportionate share of joint venture debt:
	Joint venture debt with limited recourse guaranties	$	833	$	750
	Joint venture debt non-recourse to PulteGroup	7,489		3,654
	PulteGroup's total proportionate share of joint venture debt	$	8,322	$	4,404

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Fair_Va1

Fair Value Disclosures Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'
	Our assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value are summarized below ($000’s omitted):
	Financial Instrument	Fair Value	Fair Value
		Hierarchy	June 30,			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
	Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale	Level 2	$	221,607		$	287,933
	Interest rate lock commitments	Level 2	7,680			3,139
	Forward contracts	Level 2	(3,846		)	4,340
	Whole loan commitments	Level 2	(129		)	105
	Disclosed at fair value:
	Cash and equivalents (including restricted cash)	Level 1	$	1,272,541		$	1,653,044
	Financial Services debt	Level 2	58,506			105,664
	Senior notes	Level 2	$	1,910,989		2,070,744

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Senior Notes	'
	Our senior notes are summarized as follows ($000’s omitted):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	5.20% unsecured senior notes due February 2015 (a)	$	—	$	95,633
	5.25% unsecured senior notes due June 2015 (a)	234,769		233,085
	6.50% unsecured senior notes due May 2016 (a)	460,795		459,581
	7.625% unsecured senior notes due October 2017 (b)	122,707		122,663
	7.875% unsecured senior notes due June 2032 (a)	299,217		299,196
	6.375% unsecured senior notes due May 2033 (a)	398,604		398,567
	6.00% unsecured senior notes due February 2035 (a)	299,456		299,443
	7.375% unsecured senior notes due June 2046 (a)	—		150,000
	Total senior notes – carrying value (c)	$	1,815,548	$	2,058,168
	Estimated fair value	$	1,910,989	$	2,070,744
	(a)	Redeemable prior to maturity; guaranteed on a senior basis by certain wholly-owned subsidiaries.
	(b)	Not redeemable prior to maturity; guaranteed on a senior basis by certain wholly-owned subsidiaries.
	(c)	The recorded carrying value reflects the impact of various discounts and premiums that are amortized to interest cost over the respective terms of the senior notes

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of changes in loan origination liability	'
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Liabilities, beginning of period	$	102,972		$	162,468		$	124,956		$	164,280
	Reserves provided and adjustments	—			—			(18,604		)	—
	Payments	(40,265		)	(8,047		)	(43,645		)	(9,859		)
	Liabilities, end of period	$	62,707		$	154,421		$	62,707		$	154,421
Summary of changes in warranty liability	'
	Changes to warranty liabilities were as follows ($000’s omitted):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Warranty liabilities, beginning of period	$	61,632		$	63,152		$	63,992		$	64,098
	Reserves provided	11,881			10,687			20,661			20,757
	Payments	(10,837		)	(10,744		)	(21,912		)	(21,780		)
	Other adjustments	(690		)	(1,181		)	(755		)	(1,161		)
	Warranty liabilities, end of period	$	61,986		$	61,914		$	61,986		$	61,914
Summary of changes in self-insurance liability	'
	Changes in these liabilities were as follows ($000's omitted):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of period	$	664,411		$	717,024		$	668,100		$	721,284
	Reserves provided	101,427			16,357			116,281			30,827
	Payments	(19,392		)	(25,239		)	(37,935		)	(43,969		)
	Balance, end of period	$	746,446		$	708,142		$	746,446		$	708,142

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa1

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]	'
Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	JUNE 30, 2014
	($000’s omitted)
		Unconsolidated									Eliminating			Consolidated
											Entries			PulteGroup,
		PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor						Inc.
		Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Cash and equivalents	$	229,437		$	883,148		$	58,349		$	—		$	1,170,934
	Restricted cash	86,865			2,650			12,092			—			101,607
	House and land inventory	—			4,196,250			871			—			4,197,121
	Land held for sale	—			79,294			1,034			—			80,328
	Land, not owned, under option	—			27,294			—			—			27,294
	agreements
	Residential mortgage loans available-	—			—			221,607			—			221,607
	for-sale
	Investments in unconsolidated entities	71			36,008			4,052			—			40,131
	Other assets	33,546			394,187			69,257			—			496,990
	Intangible assets	—			129,598			—			—			129,598
	Deferred tax assets, net	1,989,109			17			12,600			—			2,001,726
	Investments in subsidiaries and	4,367,644			321,859			5,602,526			(10,292,029		)	—
	intercompany accounts, net
		$	6,706,672		$	6,070,305		$	5,982,388		$	(10,292,029	)	$	8,467,336
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable, customer deposits,	$	59,933		$	1,523,482		$	178,677		$	—		$	1,762,092
	accrued and other liabilities
	Income tax liabilities	193,147			(1		)	—			—			193,146
	Financial Services debt	—			—			58,506			—			58,506
	Senior notes	1,815,548			—			—			—			1,815,548
	Total liabilities	2,068,628			1,523,481			237,183			—			3,829,292
	Total shareholders’ equity	4,638,044			4,546,824			5,745,205			(10,292,029		)	4,638,044
		$	6,706,672		$	6,070,305		$	5,982,388		$	(10,292,029	)	$	8,467,336
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
	DECEMBER 31, 2013
	($000’s omitted)
		Unconsolidated									Eliminating			Consolidated
											Entries			PulteGroup,
		PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor						Inc.
		Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Cash and equivalents	$	262,364		$	1,188,999		$	128,966		$	—		$	1,580,329
	Restricted cash	58,699			2,635			11,381			—			72,715
	House and land inventory	—			3,977,851			710			—			3,978,561
	Land held for sale	—			60,701			1,034			—			61,735
	Land, not owned, under option	—			24,024			—			—			24,024
	agreements
	Residential mortgage loans available-	—			—			287,933			—			287,933
	for-sale
	Investments in unconsolidated entities	68			41,319			3,936			—			45,323
	Other assets	50,251			359,228			51,142			—			460,621
	Intangible assets	—			136,148			—			—			136,148
	Deferred tax assets, net	2,074,137			17			12,600			—			2,086,754
	Investments in subsidiaries and	4,532,950			(16,513		)	5,939,784			(10,456,221		)	—
	intercompany accounts, net
		$	6,978,469		$	5,774,409		$	6,437,486		$	(10,456,221	)	$	8,734,143
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Liabilities:
	Accounts payable, customer deposits,	$	65,334		$	1,413,752		$	236,258		$	—		$	1,715,344
	accrued and other liabilities
	Income tax liabilities	206,015			—			—			—			206,015
	Financial Services debt	—			—			105,664			—			105,664
	Senior notes	2,058,168			—			—			—			2,058,168
Total liabilities	2,329,517			1,413,752			341,922			—			4,085,191
Total shareholders’ equity	4,648,952			4,360,657			6,095,564			(10,456,221		)	4,648,952
	$	6,978,469		$	5,774,409		$	6,437,486		$	(10,456,221	)	$	8,734,143
Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	For the six months ended June 30, 2014
	($000’s omitted)
		Unconsolidated												Consolidated
														PulteGroup,
		PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Inc.
		Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	Revenues:
	Homebuilding
	Home sale revenues	$	—		$	2,334,477		$	—		$	—		$	2,334,477
	Land sale revenues	—			14,511			—			—			14,511
		—			2,348,988			—			—			2,348,988
	Financial Services	—			735			55,358			—			56,093
		—			2,349,723			55,358			—			2,405,081
	Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:
	Home sale cost of revenues	—			1,781,295			—			—			1,781,295
	Land sale cost of revenues	—			11,843			—			—			11,843
		—			1,793,138			—			—			1,793,138
	Financial Services expenses	397			158			24,881			—			25,436
	Selling, general and administrative	—			373,871			784			—			374,655
	expenses
	Other expense, net	8,552			14,098			505			—			23,155
	Interest income	(239		)	(1,965		)	(22		)	—			(2,226		)
	Interest expense	416			—			—			—			416
	Equity in (earnings) loss of	(4		)	(7,090		)	(108		)	—			(7,202		)
	unconsolidated entities
	Intercompany interest	819			3,948			(4,767		)	—			—
	Income (loss) before income taxes and	(9,941		)	173,565			34,085			—			197,709
	equity in income (loss) of
	subsidiaries
	Income tax expense (benefit)	(3,877		)	71,594			13,293			—			81,010
	Income (loss) before equity in income	(6,064		)	101,971			20,792			—			116,699
	(loss) of subsidiaries
	Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	122,763			21,151			109,135			(253,049		)	—
	Net income (loss)	116,699			123,122			129,927			(253,049		)	116,699
	Other comprehensive income	61			—			—			—			61
	Comprehensive income	$	116,760		$	123,122		$	129,927		$	(253,049	)	$	116,760
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
	For the six months ended June 30, 2013
	($000’s omitted)
		Unconsolidated												Consolidated
														PulteGroup,
		PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			Inc.
		Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	Revenues:
	Homebuilding
	Home sale revenues	$	—		$	2,319,427		$	—		$	—		$	2,319,427
	Land sale revenues	—			46,516			—			—			46,516
		—			2,365,943			—			—			2,365,943
	Financial Services	—			1,111			75,124			—			76,235
		—			2,367,054			75,124			—			2,442,178
	Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:
	Home sale cost of revenues	—			1,892,288			—			—			1,892,288
	Land sale cost of revenues	—			42,728			—			—			42,728
		—			1,935,016			—			—			1,935,016
	Financial Services expenses	416			224			44,983			—			45,623
	Selling, general and administrative	—			278,866			1,291			—			280,157
	expenses
	Other expense (income), net	23,041			37,521			1,549			—			62,111
	Interest income	(165		)	(2,058		)	(62		)	—			(2,285		)
	Interest expense	373			—			—			—			373
	Equity in (earnings) loss of	1,460			(346		)	(611		)	—			503
	unconsolidated entities
Intercompany interest	175,280			(172,398		)	(2,882		)	—			—
Income (loss) before income taxes and	(200,405		)	290,229			30,856			—			120,680
equity in income (loss) of
subsidiaries
Income tax expense (benefit)	129			(7,966		)	10,338			—			2,501
Income (loss) before equity in income	(200,534		)	298,195			20,518			—			118,179
(loss) of subsidiaries
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	318,713			21,976			201,461			(542,150		)	—
Net income (loss)	118,179			320,171			221,979			(542,150		)	118,179
Other comprehensive income	196			—			—			—			196
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	118,375		$	320,171		$	221,979		$	(542,150	)	$	118,375
Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows	'
	CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	For the six months ended June 30, 2014
	($000’s omitted)
		Unconsolidated												Consolidated
		PulteGroup,			Guarantor			Non-Guarantor			Eliminating			PulteGroup, Inc.
		Inc.			Subsidiaries			Subsidiaries			Entries
	Net cash provided by (used in)	$	59,307		$	(19,311	)	$	34,286		$	—		$	74,282
	operating activities
	Cash flows from investing activities:
	Distributions from unconsolidated	—			7,577			—			—			7,577
	entities
	Investments in unconsolidated entities	—			—			(9		)	—			(9		)
	Net change in loans held for investment	—			—			(6,791		)	—			(6,791		)
	Change in restricted cash related to	(28,166		)	—			—			—			(28,166		)
	letters of credit
	Proceeds from the sale of property and	—			98			—			—			98
	equipment
	Capital expenditures	—			(30,908		)	(2,113		)				(33,021		)
	Net cash provided by (used in)	(28,166		)	(23,233		)	(8,913		)	—			(60,312		)
	investing activities
	Cash flows from financing activities:
	Financial Services borrowings (repayments)	—			—			(47,158		)	—			(47,158		)
	Other borrowings (repayments)	(249,765		)	9,632			—			—			(240,133		)
	Stock option exercises	5,789			—			—			—			5,789
	Stock repurchases	(103,711		)	—			—			—			(103,711		)
	Dividends paid	(38,152		)	—			—			—			(38,152		)
	Intercompany activities, net	321,771			(272,939		)	(48,832		)				—
	Net cash provided by (used in)	(64,068		)	(263,307		)	(95,990		)	—			(423,365		)
	financing activities
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and	(32,927		)	(305,851		)	(70,617		)	—			(409,395		)
	equivalents
	Cash and equivalents at beginning of	262,364			1,188,999			128,966			—			1,580,329
	period
	Cash and equivalents at end of period	$	229,437		$	883,148		$	58,349		$	—		$	1,170,934

Summary_Of_Significant_Account3

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Unfunded settlements	$9,700,000	'	$9,700,000	'	$3,700,000
Litigation Settlement, Expense	'	'	'	30,000,000	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	7.1	10.3	7.3	10.5	'
Land, not owned, under option agreements	27,294,000	'	27,294,000	'	24,024,000
Liabilities for land, not owned, under option agreements	27,294,000	'	27,294,000	'	24,024,000
Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale fair value	221,607,000	'	221,607,000	'	287,933,000
Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale aggregate outstanding principal balance	213,200,000	'	213,200,000	'	278,100,000
Net gain (loss) from change in fair value	800,000	-2,000,000	1,600,000	-1,800,000	'
Net gains from the sale of mortgages	17,500,000	24,400,000	30,500,000	48,300,000	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Variability in future cash flows of derivative instruments in days	'	'	'75 days	'	'
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	260,300,000	'	260,300,000	'	175,700,000
Forward Contracts [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	405,000,000	'	405,000,000	'	381,500,000
Whole Loan Commitments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	$34,100,000	'	$34,100,000	'	$31,700,000

Summary_Of_Significant_Account4

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Other Expense (Income), Net) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Component of Other Expense (Income), net [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Write Off Of Deposits And Pre Acquisition Costs	$1,688	$250	$3,152	$591
Loss on debt retirements	0	23,072	8,584	23,072
Amortization of intangible assets	3,275	3,275	6,550	6,550
Other Nonoperating Expense	4,361	30,742	4,869	31,898
Other expense (income), net	$9,324	$57,339	$23,155	$62,111

Summary_Of_Significant_Account5

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Notes Receivable And Related Allowance For Credit Losses) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'
Notes receivable, gross	$57,390	$59,995
Allowance for credit losses	-27,365	-27,051
Notes receivable, net	$30,025	$32,944

Summary_Of_Significant_Account6

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Earnings per share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Numerator:	'	'	'	'
Net income	$41,880	$36,417	$116,699	$118,179
Less: earnings distributed to participating securities	-130	0	-263	0
Less: undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities	-159	0	-546	0
Numerator for basic earnings per share	41,591	36,417	115,890	118,179
Add back: undistributed Earnings Allocated to Participating Securities	159	0	546	0
Less: undistributed earnings reallocated to participating securities	-157	0	-540	0
Numerator for diluted earnings per share	$41,593	$36,417	$115,896	$118,179
Denominator:	'	'	'	'
Basic shares outstanding	376,072	385,389	377,410	384,813
Effect of dilutive securities	3,592	5,791	3,703	5,943
Diluted shares outstanding	379,664	391,180	381,113	390,756
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$0.11	$0.09	$0.31	$0.31
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$0.11	$0.09	$0.30	$0.30

Summary_Of_Significant_Account7

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of The Company's Interests In Land Option Agreements) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Land under option agreement [Line Items]	'	'
Deposits and pre-acquisition costs	$115,484	$91,034
Remaining Purchase Price	1,644,551	1,390,286
Land, not owned, under option agreements	27,294	24,024
Consolidated and Unconsolidated VIEs [Member]	'	'
Land under option agreement [Line Items]	'	'
Deposits and pre-acquisition costs	50,248	40,486
Remaining Purchase Price	696,273	661,158
Land, not owned, under option agreements	7,483	8,167
Other Land Option Agreements Member	'	'
Land under option agreement [Line Items]	'	'
Deposits and pre-acquisition costs	65,236	50,548
Remaining Purchase Price	948,278	729,128
Land, not owned, under option agreements	$19,811	$15,857

Summary_Of_Significant_Account8

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Fair Value Of the Company's Derivative Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]	'	'
Other Assets	$8,037	$8,191
Other Liabilities	4,332	607
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]	'	'
Other Assets	7,761	3,628
Other Liabilities	81	489
Forward Contracts [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]	'	'
Other Assets	234	4,374
Other Liabilities	4,080	34
Whole Loan Commitments [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]	'	'
Other Assets	42	189
Other Liabilities	$171	$84

Inventory_And_Land_Held_For_Sa3

Inventory And Land Held For Sale (Major Components Of Inventory) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Homes under construction	$1,308,724	$1,042,147
Land under development	2,113,885	2,189,387
Raw Land	774,512	747,027
House and land inventory	$4,197,121	$3,978,561

Inventory_And_Land_Held_For_Sa4

Inventory And Land Held For Sale (Information Related To Interest Capitalized Into Homebuilding Inventory) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Interest in inventory, beginning of period	$225,619	$320,859	$230,922	$331,880
Interest capitalized	31,455	39,909	66,768	82,565
Interest expensed	-46,471	-62,193	-87,087	-115,870
Interest in inventory, end of period	210,603	298,575	210,603	298,575
Interest incurred	$31,455	$39,909	$66,768	$82,565

Inventory_And_Land_Held_For_Sa5

Inventory And Land Held For Sale (Land Held For Sale) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Land held for sale, gross	$88,221	$70,003
Net realizable value reserves	-7,893	-8,268
Land held for sale, net	$80,328	$61,735

Segment_Information_Narrative_

Segment Information Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'
Litigation Settlement, Expense	'	'	'	$30,000,000
Loss on debt retirements	0	23,072,000	8,584,000	23,072,000
Adjustment to self insurance reserves	84,500,000	'	'	'
Home Office Relocation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	$3,700,000	$13,500,000	$5,700,000	$13,500,000

Segment_Information_Operating_

Segment Information (Operating Data By Segment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Revenues:	'		'		'		'
Homebuilding	$1,254,989		$1,240,060		$2,348,988		$2,365,943
Financial Services	31,198		39,362		56,093		76,235
Consolidated revenues	1,286,187		1,279,422		2,405,081		2,442,178
Income before Income Taxes:	'		'		'		'
Income before income taxes	67,681		38,330		197,709		120,680
Northeast [Member]	'		'		'		'
Revenues:	'		'		'		'
Homebuilding	153,920		163,687		294,936		296,443
Income before Income Taxes:	'		'		'		'
Income before income taxes	19,809		16,582		37,304		28,654
Southeast [Member]	'		'		'		'
Revenues:	'		'		'		'
Homebuilding	232,217		197,848		414,765		367,774
Income before Income Taxes:	'		'		'		'
Income before income taxes	38,265		22,796		63,744		41,124
Florida [Member]	'		'		'		'
Revenues:	'		'		'		'
Homebuilding	205,368		183,393		395,660		335,276
Income before Income Taxes:	'		'		'		'
Income before income taxes	42,254		25,597		76,610		45,877
Texas [Member]	'		'		'		'
Revenues:	'		'		'		'
Homebuilding	204,297		214,032		379,138		404,075
Income before Income Taxes:	'		'		'		'
Income before income taxes	31,240		25,694		54,222		46,904
North [Member]	'		'		'		'
Revenues:	'		'		'		'
Homebuilding	282,581		256,500		523,592		482,306
Income before Income Taxes:	'		'		'		'
Income before income taxes	37,360		26,077		68,100		46,629
Southwest [Member]	'		'		'		'
Revenues:	'		'		'		'
Homebuilding	176,606		224,600		340,897		480,069
Income before Income Taxes:	'		'		'		'
Income before income taxes	23,824		36,609		52,386		70,400
Other Homebuilding [Member]	'		'		'		'
Income before Income Taxes:	'		'		'		'
Income before income taxes	-134,179	[1]	-131,384	[1]	-185,359	[1]	-189,580	[1]
Homebuilding [Member]	'		'		'		'
Income before Income Taxes:	'		'		'		'
Income before income taxes	58,573		21,971		167,007		90,008
Financial Services [Member]	'		'		'		'
Income before Income Taxes:	'		'		'		'
Income before income taxes	$9,108		$16,359		$30,702		$30,672
[1]	Other homebuilding includes the amortization of intangible assets, amortization of capitalized interest, and other items not allocated to the operating segments. Other homebuilding also included: losses on debt retirements totaling $8.6B million for the six months ended JuneB 30, 2014 and $23.1 million for the three and six months ended JuneB 30, 2013; a charge totaling $84.5 million to increase insurance reserves for the three and six months ended JuneB 30, 2014; costs associated with the relocation of our corporate headquarters totaling $3.7 million and $5.7 million for the three and six months ended JuneB 30, 2014, respectively, and $13.5 million for the three and six months ended JuneB 30, 2013; and a charge resulting from a contractual dispute related to a previously completed luxury community totaling $30.0 million for the three and six months ended JuneB 30, 2013

Segment_Information_Total_Asse

Segment Information (Total Assets And Inventory By Reportable Segment) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Segment Reporting Information	'		'
Homes under construction	$1,308,724		$1,042,147
Land under development	2,113,885		2,189,387
Raw Land	774,512		747,027
House and land inventory	4,197,121		3,978,561
Total assets	8,467,336		8,734,143
Northeast [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information	'		'
Homes under construction	242,518		212,611
Land under development	275,030		325,241
Raw Land	106,213		106,681
House and land inventory	623,761		644,533
Total assets	730,876		731,259
Southeast [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information	'		'
Homes under construction	176,243		139,484
Land under development	292,703		274,981
Raw Land	116,036		146,617
House and land inventory	584,982		561,082
Total assets	615,500		599,271
Florida [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information	'		'
Homes under construction	163,282		140,366
Land under development	298,765		295,631
Raw Land	106,465		104,766
House and land inventory	568,512		540,763
Total assets	669,725		618,449
Texas [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information	'		'
Homes under construction	152,508		130,398
Land under development	241,428		223,979
Raw Land	66,769		57,480
House and land inventory	460,705		411,857
Total assets	511,751		466,198
North [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information	'		'
Homes under construction	347,951		227,537
Land under development	295,624		350,239
Raw Land	121,830		78,945
House and land inventory	765,405		656,721
Total assets	847,010		716,239
Southwest [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information	'		'
Homes under construction	189,316		159,350
Land under development	526,285		512,164
Raw Land	210,447		201,659
House and land inventory	926,048		873,173
Total assets	997,959		940,462
Other Homebuilding [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information	'		'
Homes under construction	36,906	[1]	32,401	[1]
Land under development	184,050	[1]	207,152	[1]
Raw Land	46,752	[1]	50,879	[1]
House and land inventory	267,708	[1]	290,432	[1]
Total assets	3,790,881	[1]	4,334,591	[1]
Homebuilding [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information	'		'
Homes under construction	1,308,724		1,042,147
Land under development	2,113,885		2,189,387
Raw Land	774,512		747,027
House and land inventory	4,197,121		3,978,561
Total assets	8,163,702		8,406,469
Financial Services [Member]	'		'
Segment Reporting Information	'		'
Total assets	$303,634		$327,674
[1]	Other homebuilding primarily includes cash and equivalents, capitalized interest, intangibles, deferred tax assets, and other corporate items that are not allocated to the operating segments.

Investments_In_Unconsolidated_2

Investments In Unconsolidated Entities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities	($1,311,000)	($395,000)	($7,202,000)	$503,000
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments	'	'	9,000	807,000
Total dividends and distribution of earnings from unconsolidated entities	'	'	$12,400,000	$1,500,000

Investments_In_Unconsolidated_3

Investments In Unconsolidated Entities (Summary Schedule Of Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'	'
Investments in joint ventures with debt non-recourse to Company	$26,504	$26,532
Investments in other active joint ventures	13,627	18,791
Total investments in unconsolidated entities	40,131	45,323
Total joint venture debt	20,376	12,408
Company proportionate share of joint venture debt:	'	'
Joint venture debt with limited recourse guaranties	833	750
Joint venture debt non-recourse to Company	7,489	3,654
Company's total proportionate share of joint venture debt	$8,322	$4,404

Shareholders_Equity_Narrative_

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
			Share repurchase plan [Member]	Shares withheld to pay taxes [Member]	Shares withheld to pay taxes [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$136,700,000	'	'	'	'
Stock repurchases, shares	'	'	5,000	'	'
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$103,711,000	$6,447,000	$97,600,000	$6,100,000	$6,400,000

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
				Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	$2,100,000,000	'	'	'	'
Deferred tax assets, net	'	2,001,726,000	2,086,754,000	'	'
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	'	159,700,000	'	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	'	35,400,000	'	'	'
Possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits	'	$127,900,000	'	'	'
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination	'	'	'	'2004	'2014

Fair_Value_Disclosures_Fair_Va2

Fair Value Disclosures Fair Value Disclosures (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis:	'	'
Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale	$221,607	$287,933
Disclosed at fair value:	'	'
Senior notes (fair value)	1,910,989	2,070,744
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Disclosed at fair value:	'	'
Financial Services debt (fair value)	58,506	105,664
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Disclosed at fair value:	'	'
Cash and equivalents (including restricted cash) (fair value)	1,272,541	1,653,044
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis:	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	7,680	3,139
Forward Contracts [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis:	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	-3,846	4,340
Whole Loan Commitments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis:	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	-129	105
Residential Mortgage [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Measured at fair value on a recurring basis:	'	'
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	$221,607	$287,933

Debt_Narrative_Details

Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jul. 23, 2014

Jul. 23, 2014

Unsecured Letter of Credit [Member]

Unsecured Letter of Credit [Member]

Financial Services [Member]

Letter of Credit [Member]

Letter of Credit [Member]

Repurchase Agreement [Member]

Repurchase Agreement [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility Accordion Feature [Member]

Unsecured Letter of Credit [Member]

Financial Services [Member]

Financial Services [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Subsequent Event [Member]

Debt Instrument [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Extinguishment of Debt, Amount

$0

$434,400,000

$245,700,000

$434,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss on debt retirements

0

23,072,000

8,584,000

23,072,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount

194,100,000

'

194,100,000

'

183,100,000

107,200,000

124,400,000

'

86,900,000

58,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum Borrowing Capacity

'

'

'

'

'

150,000,000

'

'

'

'

99,800,000

150,000,000

'

500,000,000

1,000,000,000

Line of Credit Facility, Expiration date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1-Sep-14

'

'

12-Sep-14

'

21-Jul-17

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Initiation Date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9-Jan-14

'

23-Jul-14

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding

$58,506,000

'

$58,506,000

'

$105,664,000

'

'

'

'

'

$58,500,000

$105,700,000

'

'

'

Debt_Summary_of_Senior_Notes_D

Debt (Summary of Senior Notes) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Senior note carrying value	$1,815,548	[1]	$2,058,168	[1]
Estimated fair value	1,910,989		2,070,744
Unsecured Senior Notes 5.20% due February 2015 [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Senior note carrying value	0	[2]	95,633	[2]
Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.20%		5.20%
Maturity Date, Description	'February 2015		'February 2015
Unsecured Senior Notes 5.25% due June 2015 [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Senior note carrying value	234,769	[2]	233,085	[2]
Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.25%		5.25%
Maturity Date, Description	'June 2015		'June 2015
Unsecured Senior Notes 6.50% due May 2016 [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Senior note carrying value	460,795	[2]	459,581	[2]
Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.50%		6.50%
Maturity Date, Description	'May 2016		'May 2016
Unsecured Senior Notes 7.625% due October 2017 [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Senior note carrying value	122,707	[3]	122,663	[3]
Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.63%		7.63%
Maturity Date, Description	'October 2017		'October 2017
Unsecured Senior Notes 7.875% due June 2032 [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Senior note carrying value	299,217	[2]	299,196	[2]
Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.88%		7.88%
Maturity Date, Description	'June 2032		'June 2032
Unsecured Senior Notes 6.375% due May 2033 [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Senior note carrying value	398,604	[2]	398,567	[2]
Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.38%		6.38%
Maturity Date, Description	'May 2033		'May 2033
Unsecured Senior Notes 6.00% due February 2035 [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Senior note carrying value	299,456	[2]	299,443	[2]
Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.00%		6.00%
Maturity Date, Description	'February 2035		'February 2035
Unsecured Senior Notes 7.375% due June 2046 [Member]	'		'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'		'
Senior note carrying value	$0	[2]	$150,000	[2]
Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.38%		7.38%
Maturity Date, Description	'June 2046		'June 2046
[1]	The recorded carrying value reflects the impact of various discounts and premiums that are amortized to interest cost over the respective terms of the senior notes.
[2]	Redeemable prior to maturity; guaranteed on a senior basis by certain wholly-owned subsidiaries.
[3]	Not redeemable prior to maturity; guaranteed on a senior basis by certain wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

24 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2007

Mar. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

claim

claim

Residential mortgage backed securities known [Member]

Residential mortgage backed securities other [Member]

Letter of Credit [Member]

Letter of Credit [Member]

transaction

transaction

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Mortgage Loans Originated

'

'

$39,500,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of loan origination repurchase requests in which Company is able to cure or refute the claim

'

60.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Actual Loss Severities Percentage on Mortgage Repurchase Requests

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss Contingency Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease)

'

18,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss Contingencies [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number

1,000

1,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Residential Mortgage-backed Securities Transactions

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

6

'

'

Residential mortgage-backed securities principal sold in previous period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

162,000,000

116,000,000

'

'

Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount

194,100,000

194,100,000

'

'

183,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

86,900,000

58,700,000

Surety Bonds Outstanding

973,900,000

973,900,000

'

'

958,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum product warranty in years

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Self-insurance liabilities

746,446,000

746,446,000

'

664,411,000

668,100,000

708,142,000

717,024,000

721,284,000

'

'

'

'

Incurred but not reported percentage of liability reserves

75.00%

75.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Adjustment to self insurance reserves

$84,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies (Changes To Anticipated Loan Losses) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Liabilities, beginning of period	$102,972	$162,468	$124,956	$164,280
Reserves provided and adjustments	0	0	-18,604	0
Payments	-40,265	-8,047	-43,645	-9,859
Liabilities, end of period	$62,707	$154,421	$62,707	$154,421

Commitments_and_Contingencies_4

Commitments and Contingencies (Changes To Warranty Liability) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Warranty liabilities, beginning of period	$61,632	$63,152	$63,992	$64,098
Reserves provided	11,881	10,687	20,661	20,757
Payments	-10,837	-10,744	-21,912	-21,780
Other adjustments	-690	-1,181	-755	-1,161
Warranty liabilities, end of period	$61,986	$61,914	$61,986	$61,914

Commitments_and_Contingencies_5

Commitments and Contingencies (Changes in Self-insurance Liability) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	$664,411	$717,024	$668,100	$721,284
Reserves provided	101,427	16,357	116,281	30,827
Payments	-19,392	-25,239	-37,935	-43,969
Balance, end of period	$746,446	$708,142	$746,446	$708,142

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa2

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and equivalents	$1,170,934		$1,580,329		$1,212,668	$1,404,760
Restricted cash	101,607		72,715		'	'
House and land inventory	4,197,121		3,978,561		'	'
Land held for sale	80,328		61,735		'	'
Land, not owned, under option agreements	27,294		24,024		'	'
Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale	221,607		287,933		'	'
Investments in unconsolidated entities	40,131		45,323		'	'
Other assets	496,990		460,621		'	'
Intangible assets	129,598		136,148		'	'
Deferred tax assets, net	2,001,726		2,086,754		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries and intercompany accounts, net	0		0		'	'
Total assets	8,467,336		8,734,143		'	'
Liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable, customer deposits, accrued and other liabilities	1,762,092		1,715,344		'	'
Income tax liabilities	193,146		206,015		'	'
Financial Services debt	58,506		105,664		'	'
Senior notes	1,815,548	[1]	2,058,168	[1]	'	'
Total liabilities	3,829,292		4,085,191		'	'
Total shareholders' equity	4,638,044		4,648,952		2,328,215	2,189,616
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	8,467,336		8,734,143		'	'
Parent Company [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and equivalents	229,437		262,364		191,387	146,168
Restricted cash	86,865		58,699		'	'
House and land inventory	0		0		'	'
Land held for sale	0		0		'	'
Land, not owned, under option agreements	0		0		'	'
Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale	0		0		'	'
Investments in unconsolidated entities	71		68		'	'
Other assets	33,546		50,251		'	'
Intangible assets	0		0		'	'
Deferred tax assets, net	1,989,109		2,074,137		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries and intercompany accounts, net	4,367,644		4,532,950		'	'
Total assets	6,706,672		6,978,469		'	'
Liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable, customer deposits, accrued and other liabilities	59,933		65,334		'	'
Income tax liabilities	193,147		206,015		'	'
Financial Services debt	0		0		'	'
Senior notes	1,815,548		2,058,168		'	'
Total liabilities	2,068,628		2,329,517		'	'
Total shareholders' equity	4,638,044		4,648,952		'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	6,706,672		6,978,469		'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and equivalents	883,148		1,188,999		935,954	1,063,943
Restricted cash	2,650		2,635		'	'
House and land inventory	4,196,250		3,977,851		'	'
Land held for sale	79,294		60,701		'	'
Land, not owned, under option agreements	27,294		24,024		'	'
Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale	0		0		'	'
Investments in unconsolidated entities	36,008		41,319		'	'
Other assets	394,187		359,228		'	'
Intangible assets	129,598		136,148		'	'
Deferred tax assets, net	17		17		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries and intercompany accounts, net	321,859		-16,513		'	'
Total assets	6,070,305		5,774,409		'	'
Liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable, customer deposits, accrued and other liabilities	1,523,482		1,413,752		'	'
Income tax liabilities	-1		0		'	'
Financial Services debt	0		0		'	'
Senior notes	0		0		'	'
Total liabilities	1,523,481		1,413,752		'	'
Total shareholders' equity	4,546,824		4,360,657		'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	6,070,305		5,774,409		'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and equivalents	58,349		128,966		85,327	194,649
Restricted cash	12,092		11,381		'	'
House and land inventory	871		710		'	'
Land held for sale	1,034		1,034		'	'
Land, not owned, under option agreements	0		0		'	'
Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale	221,607		287,933		'	'
Investments in unconsolidated entities	4,052		3,936		'	'
Other assets	69,257		51,142		'	'
Intangible assets	0		0		'	'
Deferred tax assets, net	12,600		12,600		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries and intercompany accounts, net	5,602,526		5,939,784		'	'
Total assets	5,982,388		6,437,486		'	'
Liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable, customer deposits, accrued and other liabilities	178,677		236,258		'	'
Income tax liabilities	0		0		'	'
Financial Services debt	58,506		105,664		'	'
Senior notes	0		0		'	'
Total liabilities	237,183		341,922		'	'
Total shareholders' equity	5,745,205		6,095,564		'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	5,982,388		6,437,486		'	'
Eliminating Entries [Member]	'		'		'	'
ASSETS	'		'		'	'
Cash and equivalents	0		0		0	'
Restricted cash	0		0		'	'
House and land inventory	0		0		'	'
Land held for sale	0		0		'	'
Land, not owned, under option agreements	0		0		'	'
Residential mortgage loans available-for-sale	0		0		'	'
Investments in unconsolidated entities	0		0		'	'
Other assets	0		0		'	'
Intangible assets	0		0		'	'
Deferred tax assets, net	0		0		'	'
Investments in subsidiaries and intercompany accounts, net	-10,292,029		-10,456,221		'	'
Total assets	-10,292,029		-10,456,221		'	'
Liabilities:	'		'		'	'
Accounts payable, customer deposits, accrued and other liabilities	0		0		'	'
Income tax liabilities	0		0		'	'
Financial Services debt	0		0		'	'
Senior notes	0		0		'	'
Total liabilities	0		0		'	'
Total shareholders' equity	-10,292,029		-10,456,221		'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	($10,292,029)		($10,456,221)		'	'
[1]	The recorded carrying value reflects the impact of various discounts and premiums that are amortized to interest cost over the respective terms of the senior notes.

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa3

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Homebuilding	'	'	'	'
Home sale revenues	$1,246,462	$1,219,675	$2,334,477	$2,319,427
Land sale revenues	8,527	20,385	14,511	46,516
Total homebuilding revenues	1,254,989	1,240,060	2,348,988	2,365,943
Financial Services	31,198	39,362	56,093	76,235
Total revenues	1,286,187	1,279,422	2,405,081	2,442,178
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Home sale cost of revenues	952,692	990,818	1,781,295	1,892,288
Land sale cost of revenues	6,832	20,710	11,843	42,728
Total cost of revenues	959,524	1,011,528	1,793,138	1,935,016
Financial Services expenses	22,114	23,035	25,436	45,623
Selling, general and administrative expenses	229,767	150,531	374,655	280,157
Other expense (income), net	9,324	57,339	23,155	62,111
Interest income	-1,115	-1,112	-2,226	-2,285
Interest expense	203	166	416	373
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities	-1,311	-395	-7,202	503
Intercompany interest	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	67,681	38,330	197,709	120,680
Income tax expense (benefit)	25,801	1,913	81,010	2,501
Income (loss) before equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	41,880	36,417	116,699	118,179
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income	41,880	36,417	116,699	118,179
Other comprehensive income	21	148	61	196
Comprehensive income	41,901	36,565	116,760	118,375
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
Homebuilding	'	'	'	'
Home sale revenues	0	0	0	0
Land sale revenues	0	0	0	0
Total homebuilding revenues	0	0	0	0
Financial Services	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Home sale cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Land sale cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Total cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Financial Services expenses	197	208	397	416
Selling, general and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Other expense (income), net	-16	23,057	8,552	23,041
Interest income	-118	-88	-239	-165
Interest expense	203	166	416	373
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities	-1	0	-4	1,460
Intercompany interest	566	415	819	175,280
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	-831	-23,758	-9,941	-200,405
Income tax expense (benefit)	-3,795	-24	-3,877	129
Income (loss) before equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	2,964	-23,734	-6,064	-200,534
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	38,916	60,151	122,763	318,713
Net income	41,880	36,417	116,699	118,179
Other comprehensive income	21	148	61	196
Comprehensive income	41,901	36,565	116,760	118,375
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Homebuilding	'	'	'	'
Home sale revenues	1,246,462	1,219,675	2,334,477	2,319,427
Land sale revenues	8,527	20,385	14,511	46,516
Total homebuilding revenues	1,254,989	1,240,060	2,348,988	2,365,943
Financial Services	357	492	735	1,111
Total revenues	1,255,346	1,240,552	2,349,723	2,367,054
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Home sale cost of revenues	952,692	990,818	1,781,295	1,892,288
Land sale cost of revenues	6,832	20,710	11,843	42,728
Total cost of revenues	959,524	1,011,528	1,793,138	1,935,016
Financial Services expenses	81	80	158	224
Selling, general and administrative expenses	229,146	149,975	373,871	278,866
Other expense (income), net	9,117	33,118	14,098	37,521
Interest income	-994	-1,003	-1,965	-2,058
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities	-1,288	-319	-7,090	-346
Intercompany interest	2,004	1	3,948	-172,398
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	57,756	47,172	173,565	290,229
Income tax expense (benefit)	18,868	-3,572	71,594	-7,966
Income (loss) before equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	38,888	50,744	101,971	298,195
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	264	10,555	21,151	21,976
Net income	39,152	61,299	123,122	320,171
Other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	39,152	61,299	123,122	320,171
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Homebuilding	'	'	'	'
Home sale revenues	0	0	0	0
Land sale revenues	0	0	0	0
Total homebuilding revenues	0	0	0	0
Financial Services	30,841	38,870	55,358	75,124
Total revenues	30,841	38,870	55,358	75,124
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Home sale cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Land sale cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Total cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Financial Services expenses	21,836	22,747	24,881	44,983
Selling, general and administrative expenses	621	556	784	1,291
Other expense (income), net	223	1,164	505	1,549
Interest income	-3	-21	-22	-62
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities	-22	-76	-108	-611
Intercompany interest	-2,570	-416	-4,767	-2,882
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	10,756	14,916	34,085	30,856
Income tax expense (benefit)	10,728	5,509	13,293	10,338
Income (loss) before equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	28	9,407	20,792	20,518
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	48,919	26,502	109,135	201,461
Net income	48,947	35,909	129,927	221,979
Other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	48,947	35,909	129,927	221,979
Eliminating Entries [Member]	'	'	'	'
Homebuilding	'	'	'	'
Home sale revenues	0	0	0	0
Land sale revenues	0	0	0	0
Total homebuilding revenues	0	0	0	0
Financial Services	0	0	0	0
Total revenues	0	0	0	0
Homebuilding Cost of Revenues:	'	'	'	'
Home sale cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Land sale cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Total cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Financial Services expenses	0	0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative expenses	0	0	0	0
Other expense (income), net	0	0	0	0
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0	0
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated entities	0	0	0	0
Intercompany interest	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0	0	0
Income (loss) before equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries	-88,099	-97,208	-253,049	-542,150
Net income	-88,099	-97,208	-253,049	-542,150
Other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0
Comprehensive income	($88,099)	($97,208)	($253,049)	($542,150)

Supplemental_Guarantor_Informa4

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$74,282	$335,065
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Distributions from unconsolidated entities	7,577	200
Investments in unconsolidated entities	-9	-807
Net change in loans held for investment	-6,791	18
Change in restricted cash related to letters of credit	-28,166	4,222
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	98	9
Capital expenditures	-33,021	-11,017
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-60,312	-7,375
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Financial Services borrowings (repayments)	-47,158	-78,929
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt	-240,133	-452,950
Stock option exercises	5,789	18,544
Stock repurchases	-103,711	-6,447
Dividends paid	-38,152	0
Intercompany activities, net	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-423,365	-519,782
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-409,395	-192,092
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	1,580,329	1,404,760
Cash and equivalents at end of period	1,170,934	1,212,668
Parent Company [Member]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	59,307	-167,506
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Distributions from unconsolidated entities	0	0
Investments in unconsolidated entities	0	0
Net change in loans held for investment	0	0
Change in restricted cash related to letters of credit	-28,166	4,222
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-28,166	4,222
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Financial Services borrowings (repayments)	0	0
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt	-249,765	-454,335
Stock option exercises	5,789	18,544
Stock repurchases	-103,711	-6,447
Dividends paid	-38,152	'
Intercompany activities, net	321,771	650,741
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-64,068	208,503
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-32,927	45,219
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	262,364	146,168
Cash and equivalents at end of period	229,437	191,387
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-19,311	429,101
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Distributions from unconsolidated entities	7,577	200
Investments in unconsolidated entities	0	-807
Net change in loans held for investment	0	0
Change in restricted cash related to letters of credit	0	0
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	98	9
Capital expenditures	-30,908	-10,029
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-23,233	-10,627
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Financial Services borrowings (repayments)	0	0
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt	9,632	1,385
Stock option exercises	0	0
Stock repurchases	0	0
Dividends paid	0	'
Intercompany activities, net	-272,939	-547,848
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-263,307	-546,463
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-305,851	-127,989
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	1,188,999	1,063,943
Cash and equivalents at end of period	883,148	935,954
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	34,286	73,470
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Distributions from unconsolidated entities	0	0
Investments in unconsolidated entities	-9	0
Net change in loans held for investment	-6,791	18
Change in restricted cash related to letters of credit	0	0
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	0	0
Capital expenditures	-2,113	-988
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-8,913	-970
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Financial Services borrowings (repayments)	-47,158	-78,929
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt	0	0
Stock option exercises	0	0
Stock repurchases	0	0
Dividends paid	0	'
Intercompany activities, net	-48,832	-102,893
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	-95,990	-181,822
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	-70,617	-109,322
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	128,966	194,649
Cash and equivalents at end of period	58,349	85,327
Eliminating Entries [Member]	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	0	0
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Distributions from unconsolidated entities	0	0
Investments in unconsolidated entities	0	0
Net change in loans held for investment	0	0
Change in restricted cash related to letters of credit	0	0
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	0	0
Capital expenditures	'	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Financial Services borrowings (repayments)	0	0
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Debt	0	0
Stock option exercises	0	0
Stock repurchases	0	0
Dividends paid	0	'
Intercompany activities, net	'	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	0	0
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period	0	'
Cash and equivalents at end of period	$0	$0