Note 9 - Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Details) - Summary of Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Land option deposits	$ 12,895	$ 15,221
Deferred marketing costs	29,231	15,830
Prepaid expenses	5,104	4,349
Goodwill	6,008	6,008
Deferred debt issuance costs, net	13,004	11,527
Other	1,754	590
Total	$ 67,996	$ 53,525