Note 9 - Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Details) - Summary of Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Land option deposits	$ 16,593	$ 15,221
Deferred marketing costs	27,598	15,830
Prepaid expenses	5,967	4,349
Goodwill	6,008	6,008
Deferred debt issuance costs, net	12,111	11,527
Other	533	590
Total	$ 68,810	$ 53,525