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Note 19 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2017 | Jul. 31, 2016 | Jul. 31, 2017 | Jul. 31, 2016
Total Losses | $ (3,200) | $ (1,300) | $ (7,400) | $ (16,400)
PreImpairment Value | 15,900 | 5,400 | 37,000 | 50,800
Sold and Unsold Homes and Lots Under Development [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] |  |  |  |
Total Losses |  |  | (4,136) | (14,399)
Fair Value of Inventory |  |  | 10,640 | 29,839
PreImpairment Value |  |  | 14,776 | 44,238
Land and Land Options Held for Future Development or Sale [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] |  |  |  |
Total Losses | (3,215) | (1,282) | (3,296) | (1,976)
Fair Value of Inventory | 12,637 | 4,125 | 18,882 | 4,600
PreImpairment Value | $ 15,852 | $ 5,407 | $ 22,178 | $ 6,576

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