Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Accrued expenses
Land, land development and construction	$ 213,641	$ 146,168
Compensation and employee benefits	159,374	149,145
Escrow liability	32,543	45,209
Self-insurance	168,012	149,303
Warranty	258,831	329,278	$ 370,992	$ 93,083
Deferred Income	42,179	42,798
Interest	40,325	36,035
Commitments to unconsolidated entities	10,553	8,870
Other	48,123	52,547
Accrued expenses, Total	$ 973,581	$ 959,353