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Note 20 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Changes in Fair Values Included in Income (Loss) - Financial Services Revenue Line Item [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2016 | Jan. 31, 2015
Loans Held For Sale [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Changes in fair value included in net loss all reflected in financial services revenues | $ 5,007 | $ 60
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Changes in fair value included in net loss all reflected in financial services revenues | 407 | 266
Forward Contracts [Member] |  |
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Changes in fair value included in net loss all reflected in financial services revenues | $ (1,143) | $ (382)

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