Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Cash Paid for Interest, Net of Capitalized Interest (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Other interest expensed	$ 103,297	$ 97,304	$ 90,967
Interest paid by our mortgage and finance subsidiaries	2,478	1,944	2,866
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest	6,241	(9,412)	7,963
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest	$ 112,016	$ 89,836	$ 101,796