Note 7 - Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 7 - Inventories (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Projects Reviewed for Impairment	361	293
Other Lot Option Contracts Net Of Deposits	$ 40,276		$ 54,336
Inventory Real Estate Not Owned	83,601		98,341
Land Option and Purchase Contracts [Member]
Note 7 - Inventories (Details) [Line Items]
Other Lot Option Contracts Net Of Deposits	10,000		21,700
Significant Deposits Paid Under Contract [Member]
Note 7 - Inventories (Details) [Line Items]
Other Lot Option Contracts Net Of Deposits	27,000		27,000
Acquisition Of Current and Future Communities [Member]
Note 7 - Inventories (Details) [Line Items]
Inventory Real Estate Not Owned	$ 3,300		$ 5,700