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Inventory (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2019
Oct. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2017
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]      
Inventory Write-down $ 42,360 $ 35,156 $ 14,794
Land controlled for future communities [Member]      
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]      
Inventory Write-down 11,285 2,820 1,949
Land Owned for Future Communities [Member]      
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]      
Inventory Write-down 0 2,185 3,050
Operating communities [Member]      
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]      
Inventory Write-down $ 31,075 $ 30,151 $ 9,795