Note 22 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member], Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014		Oct. 31, 2013
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Note 22 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Fair Value	$ (137)		$ 369
Forward Contracts [Member]
Note 22 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Fair Value	58		(1,155)
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Note 22 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Mortgage loans held for sale (1)	76,252	[1]	113,739	[1]
	$ 76,173		$ 112,953

[1] The aggregate unpaid principal balance was $73.6 million and $107.7 million at July 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, respectively.