Note 9 - Investments in Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Interest capitalized in ending investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	$ 6,030	[1]	$ 6,900	$ 6,415	[1]

[1] During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, in connection with lot purchases from our joint ventures, $0.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of capitalized interest was transferred from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures to inventories owned. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, in connection with lot purchases from our joint ventures, $7.5 million of capitalized interest was transferred from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures to inventories owned.