Inventory (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	$ 35,156	$ 14,794	$ 13,807
Land controlled for future communities [Member]
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	2,820	1,949	3,142
Land Owned for Future Communities [Member]
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	2,185	3,050	2,300
Operating communities [Member]
Schedule of inventory [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	$ 30,151	$ 9,795	$ 8,365