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Note 5 - Variable Interest Entities (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Deposits Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities	$ 52.5
Purchase Price Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities	$ 914.1

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- Definition

Cash and letter of credit deposits associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

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Purchase price associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities.

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Namespace Prefix:	hov_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant