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

Senior, Convertible Senior Notes (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Senior, convertible senior notes and other borrowings	$ 904,913,000	$ 905,055,000
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	0	0
4.50% senior notes due 2018
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Senior, convertible senior notes and other borrowings	175,000,000	175,000,000
7.15% senior notes due 2020. At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 there was approximately $3,413 and $3,555 in net unamortized premium, respectively
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Senior, convertible senior notes and other borrowings	303,413,000	303,555,000
7.00% senior notes due 2022
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Senior, convertible senior notes and other borrowings	300,000,000	300,000,000
1.875% convertible senior notes due 2032
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Senior, convertible senior notes and other borrowings	126,500,000	126,500,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Components of senior and senior subordinated notes
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	$ 0	$ 0