Note 10 - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities and Financial Services Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 10 - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities and Financial Services Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Warranty accrual	$ 18,346	$ 22,238	$ 23,151	$ 25,525
Homebuilding [Member] | Land Development And Home Construction Accruals [Member]
Note 10 - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities and Financial Services Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued liabilities current and non-current	10,108	9,592
Homebuilding [Member]
Note 10 - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities and Financial Services Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - Homebuilding Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Accrued compensation and related expenses	27,541	35,990
Accrued interest	23,234	24,198
Warranty accrual	18,346	22,238
Customer and escrow deposits	16,728	10,759
Accrued liabilities current and non-current	115,117	152,821
Accrued executive deferred compensation		30,796
Other accrued liabilities	$ 19,160	$ 19,248