Document And Entity Information
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Jul. 08, 2019 |
| Document Information [Line Items] |
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| Entity Registrant Name |
MDC HOLDINGS INC
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| Document Type |
8-K
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| Document Period End Date |
Jul. 08, 2019
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| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code |
DE
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| Entity File Number |
1-8951
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| Entity Tax Identification Number |
84-0622967
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| Entity Address, Address Line One |
4350 South Monaco Street
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| Entity Address, City or Town |
Denver
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| Entity Address, State or Province |
CO
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| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code |
80237
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| City Area Code |
303
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| Local Phone Number |
773-1100
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| Written Communications |
false
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| Soliciting Material |
false
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| Pre-commencement Tender Offer |
false
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| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer |
false
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| Entity Emerging Growth Company |
false
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| Entity Ex Transition Period |
false
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| Amendment Flag |
false
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| Entity Central Index Key |
0000773141
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| CommonStock Custom [Member] |
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| Document Information [Line Items] |
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| Title of 12(b) Security |
Common Stock
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| Trading Symbol |
552676108
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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| SeniorNotes5 Custom [Member] |
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| Document Information [Line Items] |
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| Title of 12(b) Security |
5⅝% Senior Notes
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| Trading Symbol |
552676AP3
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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| SeniorNotes6 Custom [Member] |
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| Document Information [Line Items] |
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| Title of 12(b) Security |
6% Senior Notes
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| Trading Symbol |
552676AQ1
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| Security Exchange Name |
NYSE
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