Note 8 - Capitalization of Interest (Details) - Interest Activity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Interest Activity [Abstract]
Homebuilding interest incurred	$ 16,530	$ 15,345	$ 35,712	$ 29,684
Less: Interest capitalized	(16,530)	(14,436)	(35,027)	(27,958)
Homebuilding interest expensed		909	685	1,726
Interest capitalized, beginning of period	80,928	72,791	74,155	69,143
Interest capitalized during period	16,530	14,436	35,027	27,958
Less: Previously capitalized interest included in home cost of sales	(16,522)	(12,680)	(28,246)	(22,554)
Interest capitalized, end of period	$ 80,936	$ 74,547	$ 80,936	$ 74,547