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Note 18 (Detail) - Segment Operations - Operating Activity (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Jan. 31, 2012
Revenues $ 358,211 $ 269,599
Income (loss) before income taxes (20,802) (17,562)
Homebuilding [Member] | Northeast [Member]
    
Revenues 54,835 41,532
Income (loss) before income taxes (4,887) (5,648)
Homebuilding [Member] | Mid-Atlantic [Member]
    
Revenues 52,719 54,395
Income (loss) before income taxes 925 2,611
Homebuilding [Member] | Midwest [Member]
    
Revenues 32,333 18,199
Income (loss) before income taxes 1,200 (1,156)
Homebuilding [Member] | Southeast [Member]
    
Revenues 28,961 20,209
Income (loss) before income taxes 590 (2,856)
Homebuilding [Member] | Southwest [Member]
    
Revenues 131,624 91,824
Income (loss) before income taxes 8,103 4,550
Homebuilding [Member] | West [Member]
    
Revenues 46,103 36,751
Income (loss) before income taxes (1,095) (972)
Homebuilding [Member]
    
Revenues 346,575 262,910
Income (loss) before income taxes 4,836 (3,471)
Financial Services [Member]
    
Revenues 11,659 6,690
Income (loss) before income taxes 4,231 1,513
Corporate and Other [Member]
    
Revenues (23) (1)
Income (loss) before income taxes $ (29,869) $ (15,604)