Note 9 - Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Details) - Summary of Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Land option deposits	$ 14,625	$ 12,895
Deferred marketing costs	30,785	29,231
Prepaid expenses	3,176	5,104
Goodwill	6,008	6,008
Deferred debt issuance costs, net	12,174	13,004
Other	1,934	1,754
Total	$ 68,702	$ 67,996