The amount of expected taxable gain (loss) on sale of real estate.

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- Definition

Percentage of voting equity interests acquired at the acquisition date in the business combination.

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-Topic 805
-SubTopic 10
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- Definition

Amount of consideration received or receivable for the disposal of assets and liabilities, including discontinued operation.

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- Definition

The cash outflow from the acquisition of a piece of land, anything permanently fixed to it, including buildings, structures on it and so forth; includes real estate intended to generate income for the owner; excludes real estate acquired for use by the owner.

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-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 45
-Paragraph 13
-Subparagraph (c)
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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Aug. 27, 2022	May 28, 2022	Sep. 02, 2022	Aug. 26, 2022
Noa Home Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired			100.00%
Tampa Florida [Member]
Payments to Acquire Real Estate		$ 7,668
Houston, Texas [Member]
Sale of Real Estate, Expected Taxable Gain (Loss)	$ 4,300
Houston, Texas [Member] \| Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration				$ 8,217