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	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of interest capitalized	$ 6,349	$ 7,863
Income taxes	2	2
Non-cash operating activities:
Real estate not owned	$ 0	$ 1,025

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.