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Note 19 - Variable Interest Entities (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Oct. 31, 2012
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Deposits Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities | $ 57.5
Purchase Price Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities | $ 743.2

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- Definition Cash and letter of credit deposits associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | hov_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Purchase price associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | hov_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant