Meritage Homes Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

ACQUISITIONS AND GOODWILL - Summary of Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 32,962
Additions	0
Ending balance	32,962
Operating Segments [Member] \| Financial Services [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0
Additions	0
Ending balance	0
Operating Segments [Member] \| Reportable Subsegments [Member] \| Homebuilding Segment \| West [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0
Additions	0
Ending balance	0
Operating Segments [Member] \| Reportable Subsegments [Member] \| Homebuilding Segment \| Central [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0
Additions	0
Ending balance	0
Operating Segments [Member] \| Reportable Subsegments [Member] \| Homebuilding Segment \| East [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	32,962
Additions	0
Ending balance	32,962
Corporate [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0
Additions	0
Ending balance	$ 0