Meritage Homes Corporation Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

ACQUISITIONS AND GOODWILL - Summary of Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2025 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	10,247
Additions	0
Ending balance	10,247
Operating Segments [Member] \| Reportable Subsegments [Member] \| Homebuilding Segment \| East [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	22,715
Additions	0
Ending balance	22,715
Corporate [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0
Additions	0
Ending balance	$ 0