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Note 22 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) (Tavit Najarian [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Jan. 31, 2014
Tavit Najarian [Member]
   
Note 22 - Transactions with Related Parties (Details) [Line Items]    
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction $ 0.3us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAmountsOfTransaction
/ us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis
= hov_TavitNajarianMember
$ 0.2us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionAmountsOfTransaction
/ us-gaap_RelatedPartyTransactionsByRelatedPartyAxis
= hov_TavitNajarianMember