Subsequent events (Details Narrative) (Repurchase of Debt [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Repurchase of Debt [Member]
Event date	May 28, 2013
Event description	The due date of the loan was May 1, 2013. While the bank agreed to an additional extension of ninety-days (90) from May 1, 2013, FREIT elected to purchase the Rotunda loan from the bank and have all the bank's rights assigned to FREIT.
Purchase of acquistion loan from bank	$ 19

Describes the event or transaction that occurred between the balance sheet date and the date the financial statements are issued or available to be issued.

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