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Note 5 - Property, Plant and Equipment
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

5. Property, Plant and Equipment


Homebuilding property, plant, and equipment consists of land, land improvements, buildings, building improvements, furniture and equipment used to conduct day-to-day business and are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation.


Property, plant, and equipment balances as of October 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:


   

October 31,

  

(In thousands)

  

2015

    

2014

  
             

Land and land improvements

   $2,398     $2,398  

Buildings

   67,039     66,871  

Building improvements

   7,145     9,660  

Furniture

   5,878     6,187  

Equipment

   35,103     35,227  

Total

   117,563     120,343  

Less accumulated depreciation

   72,029     73,599  

Total

   $45,534     $46,744