Meritage Homes Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Senior, Senior Subordinated, Convertible Senior Notes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Senior, senior subordinated and convertible notes	$ 905,055	$ 722,797
7.731% senior subordinated notes due 2017 [Member]
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Senior, senior subordinated and convertible notes	0	99,825
Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Eighteen [Member] [Domain]
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Senior, senior subordinated and convertible notes	175,000	0
7.15% senior notes due 2020 [Member]
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Senior, senior subordinated and convertible notes	303,555	196,472
7.00% senior notes due 2022 [Member]
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Senior, senior subordinated and convertible notes	300,000	300,000
1.875% convertible senior notes due 2032 [Member]
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Senior, senior subordinated and convertible notes	126,500	126,500
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	$ 0	$ 0