Note 16 - Warranty Costs (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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Cash Received from Subcontractors for Owner Controlled Insurance Program | $ 4,200 | $ 3,100 |
General Liability Insurance Deductible | 20,000 | 20,000 |
Bodily Injury Insurance Deductible | 250 | 250 |
Bodily Injury Insurance Limit | 5,000 | 5,000 |
Aggregate Retention for Construction Defects Warranty and Bodily Injury Claims | 21,000 | 21,000 |
Increase (Decrease) In Construction Defect Reserves | (9,200) | |
Payments by Insurance Companies for Claims | $ 4,000 | 32,000 |
D. Andrea V Hovnanian [Member] | ||
Litigation Settlement, Amount | $ (21,000) |