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

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of interest capitalized	$ 19,615	$ 22,774
Income taxes	909	862
Non-cash operating activities:
Real estate not owned	$ 0	$ 532

The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income.

The amount of cash paid for interest during the period net of cash paid for interest that is capitalized.