Note 7 - Investments in Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 1,000	$ 0	$ 0
Interest Capitalized in Ending Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures	$ 3,362	$ 2,941	$ 665	[1]

[1] During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, in connection with lot purchases from our joint ventures, $2.7 million, $0 and $6.0 million, respectively, of capitalized interest was transferred from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures to inventories owned.