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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
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