Inventory (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	$ 1,144	$ 1,982
Land controlled for future communities [Member]
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	244	682
Operating communities [Member]
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	$ 900	$ 1,300