Accrued Expenses (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Changes in the warranty accrual
Balance, beginning of year	$ 52,579	$ 41,109	$ 43,819	$ 41,706
Additions - homes closed during the year	4,970	3,831	12,272	9,053
Product Warranty Accrual Acquired	1,800		11,044
Increase (decrease) to accruals for homes closed in prior periods	581	136	2,003	(342)
Charges incurred	(5,703)	(3,009)	(14,911)	(8,350)
Balance, end of year	$ 54,227	$ 42,067	$ 54,227	$ 42,067