Note 9 - Investments in Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures (Details) - Combined Balance Sheets for Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets:
Cash	$ 24,765	$ 29,472
Inventories	200,620	197,727
Other assets	38,783	10,372
Total assets	264,168	237,571
Liabilities and Equity:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	10,732	16,173
Non-recourse debt	30,000	30,000
Standard Pacific equity	64,576	54,347
Other members' equity	158,860	137,051
Total liabilities and equity	264,168	237,571
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets	$ 60,835	$ 50,111