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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details)

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Jun. 06, 2011
USD ($)
Dec. 09, 2010
lender
Sep. 30, 2016
joint_venture
Jan. 31, 2016
USD ($)
South Edge [Member]        
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Number of co-venturers liable to Meritage | joint_venture     4  
JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. v. South Edge LLC, Case No. 10-32968-bam [Member] | Pending litigation [Member]        
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Number of lenders filing petition for involuntary bankruptcy | lender   3    
Amount requested in demand for arbitration related to alleged breaches $ 13.2      
Litigation judgment amount with interest       $ 16.6
South Edge Guarantee [Member]        
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Interest in joint venture     3.53%