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

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of interest capitalized	$ 21,276	$ 28,871	$ 31,971
Income taxes	402	759	4,915
Non-cash operating activities:
Real estate not owned	0	(866)	(9,661)
Non-cash investing activities:
Distributions from unconsolidated entities	$ 0	$ 0	$ 294

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.