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

ACQUISITIONS AND GOODWILL - Summary of Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details)

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ACQUISITIONS AND GOODWILL - Summary of Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 32,962
Additions	0
Impairments	0
Ending balance	$ 32,962
Operating Segments [Member] \| Financial Services [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Additions	$ 0
Impairments	0
Ending balance	$ 0
Operating Segments [Member] \| Reportable Subsegments [Member] \| Homebuilding [Member] \| West [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Additions	$ 0
Impairments	0
Ending balance	$ 0
Operating Segments [Member] \| Reportable Subsegments [Member] \| Homebuilding [Member] \| Central [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Additions	$ 0
Impairments	0
Ending balance	0
Operating Segments [Member] \| Reportable Subsegments [Member] \| Homebuilding [Member] \| East [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	32,962
Additions	0
Impairments	0
Ending balance	$ 32,962
Corporate [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Additions	$ 0
Impairments	0
Ending balance	$ 0

- Definition

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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