Note 6 - Homebuilding Indebtedness (Detail) - Senior Subordinated Notes Payable (Homebuilding [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Senior Subordinated Notes, Net of Discount			$ 46,324
6% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes due October 2012 [Member]
Senior Subordinated Notes, Net of Discount		[1]	36,339	[1]
9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes due April 2012 [Member]
Senior Subordinated Notes, Net of Discount		[2]	$ 9,985	[2]

[1] The 6% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes were repaid in full upon maturity in October 2012.

[2] The 9.25% Senior Subordinated Notes were repaid in full upon maturity in April 2012.