Note 9 - Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Details) - Summary of Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Land option deposits	$ 18,907	$ 15,221
Deferred marketing costs	23,818	15,830
Prepaid expenses	3,648	4,349
Goodwill	6,008	6,008
Deferred debt issuance costs, net	12,601	11,527
Other	392	590
Total	$ 65,374	$ 53,525