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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands | Jan. 31, 2017 USD ($) home_sites | Oct. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |
Expected Lot Purchase | home_sites | 3,600 |
Purchase Obligation | $ 1,442,844 | $ 1,623,389
Land for Apartment Development Purchase Commitment [Member] |  |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |
Purchase Obligation | 84,300 |
Deposits against Aggregate Purchase Commitments | $ 4,400 |

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