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Investments in Distressed Loans and Foreclosed Real Estate Investments in Distressed Loans and Foreclosed Real Estate (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2015 | Apr. 30, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2015 | Apr. 30, 2014
Real Estate Properties [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Gains (losses) upon acquisition of REO | $ 0 tol_GainsLossesUponAcquisitionOfReo | $ 5 tol_GainsLossesUponAcquisitionOfReo | $ 230 tol_GainsLossesUponAcquisitionOfReo | $ 1,523 tol_GainsLossesUponAcquisitionOfReo

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- Definition Represents gains (losses) upon acquisition of REO through foreclosure recorded during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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