Inventory (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Land owned for future communities [Member]
Temporarily Closed communities
Number of Communities (in ones)	19	25
Carrying Value	$ 138,786	$ 153,498
Operating communities [Member]
Temporarily Closed communities
Number of Communities (in ones)	9	15
Carrying Value	$ 54,929	$ 88,534