Note 7 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) (DAndrea VHovnanian [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended
May 15, 2014	Dec. 14, 2011
DAndrea VHovnanian [Member]
Note 7 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs		1,065
Litigation Settlement, Amount	$ 21

Amount of judgment or settlement awarded to (against) the entity in respect of litigation.

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