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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details) (Homebuilding [Member]) | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2014
Homebuilding [Member] |
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details) [Line Items] |
Number of Reportable Segments | 6

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