Note 9 - Investments in Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures (Detail) - Combined Statements of Operations for Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Revenues	$ 17,192	$ 2,599
Cost of sales and expenses	(14,870)	(2,699)
Income (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures	2,322	(100)
Income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations	$ 1,134	$ (1,522)