Cover
Cover | Jul. 28, 2020 | May 22, 2020 |
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 26, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 1-8951 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-0622967 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 4350 South Monaco Street | |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 500 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Denver | |
Entity Address, State or Province | CO | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80237 | |
City Area Code | 303 | |
Local Phone Number | 773-1100 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000773141 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Common Stock [Member] | ||
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, | |
Trading Symbol | 552676108 | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Senior Notes, 6%, Due January 2043 [Member] | ||
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | 6% Senior Notes due January 2043 | |
Trading Symbol | 552676AQ1 | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |