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Note 19 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $)	Apr. 30, 2014
Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Abstract]
Deposits Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities	$ 73,100,000
Purchase Price Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities	$ 1,200,000,000

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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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No definition available.

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- Definition

Purchase price associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities.

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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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