Inventory (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Land owned for future communities [Member]
Temporarily Closed communities
Number of Communities (in ones)	20	25
Carrying Value	$ 136,870	$ 153,498
Operating communities [Member]
Temporarily Closed communities
Number of Communities (in ones)	14	15
Carrying Value	$ 83,172	$ 88,534