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Inventory (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2020 | Jan. 31, 2019
Schedule of inventory [Line Items] |  |
Inventory Write-down | $ 1,031 | $ 7,562
Land controlled for future communities [Member] |  |
Schedule of inventory [Line Items] |  |
Inventory Write-down | 1,031 | 1,777
Operating communities [Member] |  |
Schedule of inventory [Line Items] |  |
Inventory Write-down | $ 0 | $ 5,785

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