Note 7 - Inventories (Details) - Inventories Not Owned - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventories Not Owned [Abstract]
Land purchase and lot option deposits	$ 41,238	$ 47,472
Other lot option contracts, net of deposits	4,533	37,681
Total inventories not owned	$ 45,771	$ 85,153

The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of inventory not owned, consisting of refundable and non-refundable deposits, and specific performance contracts required to be consolidated

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