Note 8 - Capitalization of Interest (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Home Building Interest [Abstract]
Amount by Which Qualified Assets Exceed Debt	$ 276,700,000		$ 276,700,000
Interest Expense		1,669,000		5,816,000
Term Loan B Non Cash Interest Amortization	0	2,600,000	3,600,000	7,800,000
Capitalized Interest Transferred from Investments in Unconsolidated Ventures to Inventories Owned	$ 600,000	$ 7,500,000	$ 2,700,000	$ 7,500,000