Note 9 - Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Details) - Summary of Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Homebuilding Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Abstract]
Land option deposits	$ 14,971	$ 12,895
Deferred marketing costs	31,372	29,231
Prepaid expenses	5,705	5,104
Goodwill	6,008	6,008
Deferred debt issuance costs, net	11,757	13,004
Other	2,635	1,754
Total	$ 72,448	$ 67,996