Note 7 - Investments in Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures (Details) - Combined Balance Sheets for Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets:
Cash	$ 34,893	$ 29,472
Inventories	510,502	197,727
Other assets	14,540	10,372
Total assets	559,935	237,571
Liabilities and Equity:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	26,571	16,173
Bank debt	33,704	30,000
CalAtlantic equity	130,750	54,347
Other Members' equity	368,910	137,051
Total liabilities and equity	559,935	237,571
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets	$ 132,763	$ 50,111