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Inventory Inventory (Details Textual 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2015 | Jul. 31, 2014
Inventory Transfered In [Line Items] |  |
Non cash transfer of investment in unconsolidated investments to inventory | $ 132,256 | $ 2,704
Home Building Joint Venture Metro New York [Member] |  |
Inventory Transfered In [Line Items] |  |
Non cash transfer of investment in unconsolidated investments to inventory | $ 132,256 |

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