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Accrued Expenses (Details 1) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2018
Apr. 30, 2017
Apr. 30, 2018
Apr. 30, 2017
Changes in the warranty accrual        
Balance, beginning of year $ 311,450 $ 364,058 $ 329,278 $ 370,992
Additions - homes closed during the period 8,462 7,597 14,687 12,701
Addition - Coleman liabilities acquired 1,111
Reclassification from other accruals 350 1,082
Charges incurred (23,780) (17,565) (49,776) (33,140)
Balance, end of year 297,343 355,934 297,343 355,934
Warranty change, homes closed in prior period, other [Member]        
Changes in the warranty accrual        
Increase to accruals for homes closed in prior years $ 1,211 $ 1,494 $ 3,154 $ 3,188