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Note 4 - Leases (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011 | Oct. 31, 2010
Operating Leases, Rent Expense (in Dollars) | $ 12.4 | $ 15.3 | $ 19.9
Offices [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Term | 3 years |  |
Offices [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Term | 5 years |  |
Model Homes [Member] | Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Term | 1 year |  |
Model Homes [Member] | Maximum [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Term | 3 years |  |
Minimum [Member] |  |  |
Operating Leases, Term | 1 year |  |

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- Definition Term for leases + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | hov_
Data Type: | xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Rental expense incurred for leased assets including furniture and equipment which has not been recognized in costs and expenses applicable to sales and revenues; for example, cost of goods sold or other operating costs and expenses. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_LeaseAndRentalExpense
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration