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Note 22 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) (Tavit Najarian [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2015
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2015
Apr. 30, 2014
Tavit Najarian [Member]
       
Note 22 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]        
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction $ 0.2us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAmountsOfTransaction
/ us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis
= hov_TavitNajarianMember
$ 0.2us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAmountsOfTransaction
/ us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis
= hov_TavitNajarianMember
$ 0.5us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAmountsOfTransaction
/ us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis
= hov_TavitNajarianMember
$ 0.4us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAmountsOfTransaction
/ us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis
= hov_TavitNajarianMember