Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2012
Additional Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Condition for accounting in investments as per equity method	Investments in 50% or less owned partnerships and affiliates are accounted for using the equity method unless it is determined that the Company has effective control of the entity, in which case the entity would be consolidated.
Percentage Investment in Partnerships and Affiliates up to which Accounted as Equity Method Investment	50.00%
Minimum Period to Develop Sell and Deliver Home in Community after Land Development Approval	4 years
Minimum Period to Develop Master Planned Communities	10 years