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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
Non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at January 31, 2015 consisted of real estate investments that were written-down to estimated fair value during the nine months ended January 31, 2015. Non-financial assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at April 30, 2014 consisted of real estate investments and real estate held for sale that was written-down to estimated fair value during fiscal year 2014. See Note 2 for additional information on impairment losses recognized during fiscal years 2015 and 2014. The aggregate fair value of these assets by their levels in the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
January 31, 2015
 
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
ASSETS:
    
Real estate investments
$
695
$
0
$
0
$
695
Real estate held for sale
 
44,259
 
0
 
0
 
44,259

 
(in thousands)
 
April 30, 2014
 
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
ASSETS:
    
Real estate investments
$
89,537
$
0
$
0
$
89,537
Real estate held for sale
 
2,951
 
0
 
0
 
2,951
Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of January 31, 2015 and April 30, 2014, are as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
January 31, 2015
April 30, 2014
 
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
FINANCIAL ASSETS
        
Cash and cash equivalents
$
52,148
$
52,148
$
47,267
$
47,267
Other investments
 
329
 
329
 
329
 
329
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
        
Other debt
 
132,183
 
131,856
 
63,132
 
63,250
Line of credit
 
50,500
 
50,500
 
22,500
 
22,500
Mortgages payable
 
1,006,179
 
1,217,825
 
997,689
 
1,130,262