Note 17 - Disclosures about Fair Value (Details) - Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Services [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Note 17 - Disclosures about Fair Value (Details) - Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Mortgage loans held for investment, net	$ 12,233	$ 12,220
Mortgage loans held for investment, net	12,233	12,220
Financial Services [Member]
Note 17 - Disclosures about Fair Value (Details) - Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Mortgage loans held for investment, net	12,233	12,220
Homebuilding [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Note 17 - Disclosures about Fair Value (Details) - Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Senior notes payable, net	1,829,783	1,833,244
Senior notes payable, net	2,154,042	2,165,193
Homebuilding [Member]
Note 17 - Disclosures about Fair Value (Details) - Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Value of Other Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Senior notes payable, net	$ 1,829,783	$ 1,833,244