Note 22 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Changes in Fair Values Included in Income (Loss) (Financial Services Revenue Line Item [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Loans Held For Sale [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Changes in fair value included in net income (loss) all reflected in financial services revenues	$ (236)	$ (1,253)	$ (2,136)	$ (515)
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Changes in fair value included in net income (loss) all reflected in financial services revenues	(308)	(157)	(506)	115
Forward Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Line Items]
Changes in fair value included in net income (loss) all reflected in financial services revenues	$ 526	$ 1,127	$ 1,213	$ (337)