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Note 19 - Variable Interest Entities (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2012
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.

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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.

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Namespace Prefix:	hov_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant