Note 9 - Investments in Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Interest capitalized in ending investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	$ 6,063	[1]	$ 6,900	$ 12,281	[1]

[1] During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, in connection with lot purchases from our joint ventures, $2.1 million of capitalized interest was transferred from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures to inventories owned.