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Note 5 - Variable Interest Entities (Details Textual) $ in Millions | Apr. 30, 2016 USD ($)
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Deposits Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities | $ 67.4
Purchase Price Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities | $ 1,300.0

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- Definition Cash and letter of credit deposits associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | hov_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Purchase price associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | hov_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant