Note 19 - Variable Interest Entities (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Oct. 31, 2025	Oct. 31, 2024
Variable Interest Entity
Deposits Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities	$ 333.2	$ 264.8
Purchase Price Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities	$ 2,800.0	$ 3,000.0

Cash and letter of credit deposits associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities.

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