Note 9 - Investments in Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Interest capitalized in ending investments in unconsolidated joint ventures	$ 1,924	[1]	$ 5,000	$ 6,063	[1]

[1] During the six months ended June 30, 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. 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.