Note 7 - Investments in Unconsolidated Land Development and Homebuilding Joint Ventures - Combined Statements of Operations for Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues		$ 32,422	$ 43,806	$ 39,898
Cost of sales and expenses		(3,173)	(33,587)	(47,519)
Income (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures		29,249	10,219	(7,621)
Income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations	$ (668)	$ 4,057	$ 1,966	$ (668)