Note 13 - Senior and Senior Subordinated Notes Payable (Detail) - Senior Subordinated Notes Payable (Homebuilding [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Senior Subordinated Notes, Net of Discount	$ 38,490	$ 46,324
6% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due October 2012 [Member]
Senior Subordinated Notes, Net of Discount	38,490	36,339
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due April 2012 [Member]
Senior Subordinated Notes, Net of Discount		$ 9,985