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Note 20 - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2016 | Apr. 30, 2015 | Apr. 30, 2016 | Apr. 30, 2015
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Sold and Unsold Homes and Lots Under Development [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] |  |  |  |
Pre-Impairment Amount | $ 15,710 | $ 11,055 | $ 44,238 | $ 16,756
Total Losses | 4,730 | 3,543 | 14,399 | 4,466
Fair Value | 10,980 | 7,512 | 29,839 | 12,290
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Land and Land Options Held for Future Development or Sale [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] |  |  |  |
Pre-Impairment Amount | 1,012 |  | 1,169 |
Total Losses | 646 |  | 694 |
Fair Value | 366 |  | 475 |
Pre-Impairment Amount | 16,700 | 11,000 | 45,400 | 16,700
Total Losses | $ (5,400) | $ (3,500) | $ (15,100) | $ (4,400)

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