Inventory (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	$ 1,581	$ 14,214	$ 2,847	$ 15,245
Land controlled for future communities [Member]
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	1,581	11,809	1,747	12,840
Land Owned for Future Communities [Member]
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	0	2,105	1,100	2,105
Operating communities [Member]
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	$ 0	$ 300	$ 0	$ 300