Supplemental Disclosure to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Jan. 31, 2014
Cash flow information:
Interest Capitalized Net of Amounts Paid	$ 1,299	$ 17,359
Income tax payment	102,772	4,961
Income tax refunds	71
Non-cash activity:
Cost of inventory acquired through seller financing municipal bonds or recorded due to VIE criteria, net	26,211	60,661
Reduction in inventory, share of equity earnings, land purchase from JV	2,324	(2,342)
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments	501	77
Non cash increase in accrued expenses related to RSU pay out		4,968
Contribution of Property		700
Increase Decrease In Investment In Unconsolidated Subsidiary Due to Unrealized Gain Loss On Derivatives	(11)	393
Change in fair value of debt guarantees	1,431	430
Miscellaneous increases (decreases) to investments in unconsolidated entities	$ (96)	$ (450)