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Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2019 | Oct. 31, 2018 | Oct. 31, 2017 | Nov. 01, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations | $ 437,661 | $ 588,211 | $ 861,698 |
Customer Advances and Deposits | 385,596 | 410,864 |  |
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 [Member] |  |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations |  | $ 14,200 | $ 103,400 |
Maximum [Member] | Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member] |  |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, % Estimate |  |  |  | 1.00%
Operating Lease Liability, % Estimate |  |  |  | 2.00%
Home Building [Member] |  |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized | $ 367,800 |  |  |

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