Note 1 - Basis of Presentation (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2022
Consolidated Joint Venture [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	99.00%	99.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	1.00%	1.00%
Consolidated Joint Venture [Member] | Subsidiaries [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	80.00%	80.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	20.00%	20.00%
Homebuilding [Member]
Number of Reportable Segments	6	6