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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2022 | Jul. 31, 2022
Consolidated Joint Venture [Member] |  |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 99.00% | 99.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 1.00% | 1.00%
Consolidated Joint Venture [Member] | Subsidiaries [Member] |  |
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent | 80.00% | 80.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners | 20.00% | 20.00%
Homebuilding [Member] |  |
Number of Reportable Segments | 6 | 6

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