Note 10 - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities and Financial Services Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Note 10 - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities and Financial Services Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Warranty reserves	$ 22,238	$ 23,151	$ 25,525	$ 34,704
Homebuilding [Member] | Land Development And Home Construction Accruals [Member]
Note 10 - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities and Financial Services Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued liabilities current and non-current	9,592	9,545
Homebuilding [Member]
Note 10 - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities and Financial Services Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued compensation and related expenses	35,990	16,864
Accrued executive deferred compensation	30,796	28,475
Accrued interest payable	24,198	13,698
Warranty reserves	22,238	23,151
Customer and escrow deposits	10,759	9,413
Accrued liabilities current and non-current	152,821	118,456
Other accrued liabilities	$ 19,248	$ 17,310