Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Preferred stock, Par value (in Dollars per share)	0.01	0.01
Preferred stock, Shares authorized (in Shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, Par value (in Dollars per share)	0.01	0.01
Common stock, Shares authorized (in Shares)	600,000,000	600,000,000
Common stock, Shares issued (in Shares)	199,933,447	198,563,273
Common stock, Shares outstanding (in Shares)	199,933,447	198,563,273
Homebuilding [Member]
Deferred income taxes, valuation allowance (in Dollars)	499,701	510,621
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred stock, Shares issued (in Shares)	450,829	450,829
Preferred stock, Shares outstanding (in Shares)	450,829	450,829