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Note 21 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014 | Oct. 31, 2013
Note 21 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Total Losses | $ (7,300) | $ (1,200) | $ (2,400)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Sold and Unsold Homes and Lots Under Development [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] |  |  |
Note 21 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Pre-Impairment Amount | 29,438 | 3,841 |
Total Losses | (7,357) | (900) |
Fair Value | 22,081 | 2,941 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Land and Land Options Held for Future Development or Sale [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] |  |  |
Note 21 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Pre-Impairment Amount | 0 | 572 |
Total Losses | 0 | (278) |
Fair Value | $ 0 | $ 294 |

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