Note 9 - Investments in Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Interest capitalized in ending investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	$ 1,511	[1]	$ 5,000	$ 7,578	[1]

[1] During the three months ended March 31, 2014, in connection with lot purchases from our joint ventures, $4.0 million of capitalized interest was transferred from investments in unconsolidated joint ventures to inventories owned.