Note 9 - Disclosures about Fair Value (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]

			Fair Value at December 31,
Description	Fair Value Hierarchy		2014		2013
			(Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage loans held for sale		Level 2	$	176,511	$	124,184

Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

			December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
Description	Fair Value Hierarchy		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
			(Dollars in thousands)
Financial services assets:
Mortgage loans held for investment, net		Level 2	$	14,380	$	14,380	$	12,220	$	12,220
Homebuilding liabilities:
Senior notes payable, net		Level 2	$	2,131,393	$	2,337,839	$	1,833,244	$	2,165,193