Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation.

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Note 7 - Cash and Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Cash From Home Closings in Escrow [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$ 116,500
Held in Cash Collateral Accounts [Member] \| Homebuilding [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	29,800
Held in Cash Collateral Accounts [Member] \| Financial Services [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	17,700
Financial Service Subsidiary Mortgage Credit Facilities [Member] \| Financial Services [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	3,500
Funds Held in Trust for Third Parties [Member] \| Financial Services [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	600
Homebuilding [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	184,033	$ 151,076
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	29,796	35,990
Financial Services [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	30,241	35,518
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	21,799	22,914
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$ 214,274	$ 186,594	$ 126,722	$ 212,393