v3.22.4
Contingencies (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Warranty reserves
Changes in warranty reserves are as follows for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended
 December 31,
in thousands20222021
Balance at beginning of period$13,926 $12,931 
Accruals for warranties issued(a)
2,413 2,372 
Changes in liability related to warranties existing in prior periods(810)534 
Payments made(2,370)(3,094)
Balance at end of period$13,159 $12,743 
(a) Accruals for warranties issued are a function of the number of home closings in the period, the selling prices of the homes closed, and the rates of accrual per home estimated as a percentage of the selling price of the home.