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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2022 | Apr. 30, 2021
Consolidated Joint Venture [Member] |  |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 99.00% |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 1.00% |
Consolidated Joint Venture [Member] | Subsidiaries [Member] |  |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 80.00% |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 20.00% |
Homebuilding [Member] |  |
Number of Reportable Segments | 6 | 6

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