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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands | Jul. 31, 2019 USD ($) home_sites | Oct. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |
Purchase Obligation | $ 2,459,184 | $ 2,532,895
Land for Apartment Development Purchase Commitment [Member] |  |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |
Purchase Obligation | 386,300 |
Deposits against Aggregate Purchase Commitments | $ 17,200 |
Land Development Joint Ventures [Member] | Commitment To Acquire Home Sites [Member] |  |
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items] |  |
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Maximum Quantity | home_sites | 2,450 |

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