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Note 22 (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2013
Jul. 31, 2012
Jul. 31, 2013
Jul. 31, 2012
Note 22 (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Pre-Impairment Amount $ 400 [1] $ 600 [1] $ 6,100 [1] $ 24,100 [1]
Total Losses (100) (200) (1,600) [2] (5,400)
Sold and Unsold Homes and Lots Under Development [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
        
Note 22 (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Fair Value     3,764 4,264
Sold and Unsold Homes and Lots Under Development [Member]
        
Note 22 (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Pre-Impairment Amount     5,243 6,978
Total Losses     (1,479) (2,714)
Land and Land Options Held for Future Development or Sale [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
        
Note 22 (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Fair Value 321 470 788 14,438
Land and Land Options Held for Future Development or Sale [Member]
        
Note 22 (Details) - Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]        
Pre-Impairment Amount 439 635 924 17,131
Total Losses $ (118) $ (165) $ (136) $ (2,693)
[1] Represents carrying value, net of prior period impairments, if any, at the time of recording the applicable period's impairments.
[2] During the nine months ended July 31, 2013, the Mid-Atlantic had an impairment totaling $2 thousand and the Southeast had an impairment totaling $17 thousand.