Note 5 - Investments in Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures (Details) - Combined Balance Sheets for Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets:
Cash	$ 29,472	$ 37,884
Inventories	197,727	211,929
Other assets	10,372	8,600
Total assets	237,571	258,413
Liabilities and Equity:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	16,173	20,496
Bank debt	30,000	30,000
Standard Pacific equity	54,347	66,363
Other Members' equity	137,051	141,554
Total liabilities and equity	237,571	258,413
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets	$ 50,111	$ 66,054