Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,190,489	$ 772,972
Marketable securities	13,017	52,508
Restricted cash	32,175	32,036
Inventory	5,235,647	4,650,412
Property, construction and office equipment, net	131,190	131,320
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	240,034	229,295
Mortgage loans receivable	58,131	113,517
Customer deposits held in escrow	45,834	46,888
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	430,615	403,133
Investments in distressed loans	19,253	36,374
Investments in foreclosed real estate	79,267	72,972
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances	284,603	286,032
Total assets	7,760,255	6,827,459
Liabilities:
Loans Payable	158,606	107,222
Senior notes	2,921,851	2,321,442
Mortgage company warehouse loan	51,470	75,000
Customer deposits	218,747	212,669
Accounts payable	166,286	167,787
Accrued expenses	516,097	522,987
Income taxes payable	99,825	81,188
Total liabilities	4,132,882	3,488,295
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, none issued
Common stock, 177,553 and 169,353 shares issued at January 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, respectively	1,776	1,694
Additional paid-in capital	683,965	441,677
Retained earnings	2,937,583	2,892,003
Treasury stock, at cost --2 shares and 0 shares at January 31, 2014 and October 31, 2013, respectively	(81)	0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,124)	(2,387)
Total stockholders' equity	3,621,119	3,332,987
Noncontrolling interest	6,254	6,177
Total equity	3,627,373	3,339,164
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	7,760,255	6,827,459
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
ASSETS
Mortgage loans receivable	$ 58,131	$ 113,517