Note 10 - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities and Financial Services Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Financial Services Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financial Services Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]
Insurance reserves	$ 49,469	$ 49,363	$ 49,637	$ 49,162	$ 47,834	$ 47,852
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	6,801		6,002
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$ 56,270		$ 55,639