Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2018	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Apr. 30, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Accrued expenses
Land, land development and construction	$ 160,174		$ 146,168
Compensation and employee benefits	127,826		149,145
Escrow liability	36,897		45,209
Self-insurance	169,395		149,303
Warranty	297,343	$ 311,450	329,278	$ 355,934	$ 364,058	$ 370,992
Deferred income	37,633		42,798
Interest	40,318		36,035
Commitments to unconsolidated entities	9,025		8,870
Other	57,803		52,547
Accrued expenses, Total	$ 936,414		$ 959,353