Inventory (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	$ 17,969	$ 5,992	$ 31,279	$ 9,898
Land controlled for future communities [Member]
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	69	$ 1,192	679	$ 2,198
Land Owned for Future Communities [Member]
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	11,900		12,600
Operating communities [Member]
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	$ 6,000	$ 4,800	$ 18,000	$ 7,700