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Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2021 | Apr. 30, 2020 | Apr. 30, 2021 | Apr. 30, 2020
Home Building [Member] |  |  |  |
Reclassification [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized | $ 105,100 |  | $ 199,100 |
Reclassification, Other |  |  |  |
Reclassification [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Sales Commissions and Fees |  | $ 29,700 |  | $ 56,500
Third party broker commissions as a % of home sales revenues |  | 2.00% |  | 2.00%

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