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Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2023 | Apr. 30, 2023
Number of Reportable Segments, Historically | 7 | 7
Homebuilding [Member] |  |
Number of Reportable Segments, Historically | 6 | 6
Number of Reportable Segments | 3 | 3

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