Toll Brothers (TOL) 10-Q 10 Mar 20 2020 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information Document - shares	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Mar. 06, 2020
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2020
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-09186
Entity Registrant Name	Toll Brothers, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	23-2416878
Entity Address, Address Line One	250 Gibraltar Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Horsham
Entity Address, State or Province	PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	19044
City Area Code	215
Local Phone Number	938-8000
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		126,732,000
Entity Central Index Key	0000794170
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Common Stock [Member] | NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol	TOL
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member] | NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC. [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Guarantee of Toll Brothers Finance Corp. 5.625% Senior Notes due 2024
Trading Symbol	TOL/24
Security Exchange Name	NYSE

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 519,793	$ 1,286,014
Inventory	8,198,352	7,873,048
Property, construction and office equipment, net	285,785	273,412
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	978,166	715,441
Mortgage loans held for sale	111,995	218,777
Customer deposits held in escrow	71,841	74,403
Investments in unconsolidated entities	364,352	366,252
Income Taxes Receivable	56,922	20,791
Total assets	10,587,206	10,828,138
Liabilities:
Loans payable	1,277,183	1,111,449
Senior notes	2,660,352	2,659,898
Mortgage company loan facility	97,653	150,000
Customer deposits	417,092	385,596
Accounts payable	314,482	348,599
Accrued expenses	1,011,548	950,932
Income taxes payable	103,816	102,971
Total liabilities	5,882,126	5,709,445
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, none issued	0	0
Common stock, 152,937 shares issued at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019, respectively	1,529	1,529
Additional paid-in capital	723,109	726,879
Retained earnings	4,816,286	4,774,422
Treasury stock, at cost - 23,138 and 11,999 shares at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019, respectively	(879,820)	(425,183)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(5,553)	(5,831)
Total stockholders' equity	4,655,551	5,071,816
Noncontrolling interest	49,529	46,877
Total equity	4,705,080	5,118,693
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	10,587,206	10,828,138
Rental Joint Ventures, including Trusts i and II [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	$ 157,900	$ 145,800

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - shares shares in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, shares issued	152,937	152,937
Treasury stock, at cost	23,138	11,999

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Revenues	$ 1,331,431	$ 1,363,181
Cost of revenues	1,092,182	1,076,498
Selling, general and administrative	191,753	162,238
Income from operations	47,496	124,445
Other:
Income from unconsolidated entities	12,141	6,140
Other income - net	6,295	20,861
Income before income taxes	65,932	151,446
Income tax provision	9,056	39,396
Net income	56,876	112,050
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Other comprehensive income, net	278	56
Total comprehensive income	$ 57,154	$ 112,106
Per share:
Basic earnings	$ 0.41	$ 0.76
Diluted earnings	$ 0.41	$ 0.76
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic	138,145	146,751
Diluted	139,889	148,032
Home Building [Member]
Revenues	$ 1,297,337	$ 1,319,308
Cost of revenues	1,059,900	1,042,245
Land [Member]
Revenues	34,094	43,873
Cost of revenues	$ 32,282	$ 34,253

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Oct. 31, 2018	$ 4,768,912	$ 1,779	$ 727,053	$ 5,161,551	$ (1,130,878)	$ 694	$ 8,713
Net income	112,050			112,050
Purchase of treasury stock	(25,143)				(25,143)
Exercise of stock options and stock based compensation issuances	(2,150)		(18,194)		16,044
Employee stock purchase plan issuances	315		(39)		354
Stock-based compensation	8,585		8,585
Dividends declared	(16,363)			(16,363)
Other comprehensive income	56					56
Capital contributions	32,914						32,914
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Jan. 31, 2019	4,861,189	1,779	717,405	5,239,251	(1,139,623)	750	41,627
Cumulative effect adjustment upon adoption of new accounting pronouncements	(17,987)			(17,987)
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Oct. 31, 2019	5,118,693	1,529	726,879	4,774,422	(425,183)	(5,831)	46,877
Net income	56,876			56,876
Purchase of treasury stock	(476,024)				(476,024)
Exercise of stock options and stock based compensation issuances	3,930		(17,112)		21,042
Employee stock purchase plan issuances	304		(41)		345
Stock-based compensation	13,383		13,383
Dividends declared	(15,012)			15,012
Other comprehensive income	278					278
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(1)						(1)
Capital contributions	2,653						2,653
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Jan. 31, 2020	$ 4,705,080	$ 1,529	$ 723,109	$ 4,816,286	$ (879,820)	$ (5,553)	$ 49,529

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income	$ 56,876	$ 112,050
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	14,667	15,669
Stock-based compensation	13,383	8,585
Income (Loss) from unconsolidated entities	(12,141)	(6,140)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities	14,703	6,427
Income from foreclosed real estate and distressed loans	(285)	(170)
Deferred tax (benefit) provision	751	1,621
Inventory impairments and write-offs	1,031	7,562
Gain on sales of golf club property and an office building		(12,186)
Other	1,376	703
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Increase in inventory	(303,384)	(158,258)
Origination of mortgage loans	(316,852)	(306,351)
Sale of mortgage loans	422,376	389,974
(Increase) decrease in receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	(172,153)	(47,823)
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Receivable	(36,131)	(14,363)
Increase in customer deposits, net	34,058	13,030
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses	(84,691)	(166,751)
Decrease in income taxes payable		(28,804)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	(366,416)	(185,225)
Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment - net	(26,839)	(19,576)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	(4,909)	(17,205)
Return of investments in unconsolidated entities	28,983	42,677
Investment in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate	(234)	(130)
Return of investments in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate	883	482
Proceeds from sales of golf club property and an office building		18,220
Net Cash (Used in) Provided By Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	(2,116)	24,468
Cash flow used in financing activities:
Proceeds from loans payable	702,729	809,506
Debt issuance costs for loans payable		(2,058)
Repayments of loans payable	(608,481)	(633,593)
Redemption of senior notes		(350,000)
(Payments) proceeds from stock-based benefit plans	4,235	(1,831)
Purchase of treasury stock	(476,024)	(25,143)
Dividends paid	(14,956)	(16,369)
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests	44
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	(392,453)	(219,488)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect	(760,985)	(380,245)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, beginning of period	1,319,643	1,182,939
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, end of period	$ 558,658	$ 802,694

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Toll Brothers, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Delaware corporation, and its majority owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Investments in 50% or less owned partnerships and affiliates are accounted for using the equity method unless it is determined that we have effective control of the entity, in which case we would consolidate the entity. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. The October 31, 2019 balance sheet amounts and disclosures included herein have been derived from our October 31, 2019 audited financial statements. Since the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements, they should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019 (“ 2019 Form 10-K”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly our financial position as of January 31, 2020 ; the results of our operations and changes in equity for the three -month periods ended January 31, 2020 and 2019 ; and our cash flows for the three -month periods ended January 31, 2020 and 2019 . The results of operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Revenue Recognition Home sales revenues: Revenues and cost of revenues from home sales are recognized at the time each home is delivered and title and possession are transferred to the buyer. For the majority of our home closings, our performance obligation to deliver a home is satisfied in less than one year from the date a binding sale agreement is signed. In certain states where we build, we are not able to complete certain outdoor features prior to the closing of the home. To the extent these separate performance obligations are not complete upon the home closing, we defer a portion of the home sales revenues related to these obligations and subsequently recognize the revenue upon completion of such obligations. As of January 31, 2020 , the home sales revenues and related costs we deferred related to these obligations were immaterial. Our contract liabilities, consisting of deposits received from customers for sold but undelivered homes, totaled $417.1 million and $385.6 million at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , respectively. Of the outstanding customer deposits held as of October 31, 2019 , we recognized $85.8 million in home sales revenues during the three months ended January 31, 2020 . Land sales revenues: Our revenues from land sales generally consist of: (1) lot sales to third-party builders within our master planned communities; (2) land sales to joint ventures in which we retain an interest; and (3) bulk sales to third parties of land we have decided no longer meets our development criteria. In general, our performance obligation for each of these land sales is fulfilled upon the delivery of the land, which generally coincides with the receipt of cash consideration from the counterparty. For land sale transactions that contain repurchase options, revenues and related costs are not recognized until the repurchase option expires. In addition, when we sell land to a joint venture in which we retain an interest, we do not recognize revenue or gains on the sale to the extent of our retained interest in such joint venture. Forfeited Customer Deposits: Forfeited customer deposits are recognized in “Home sales revenues” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income in the period in which we determine that the customer will not complete the purchase of the home and we have the right to retain the deposit. Sales Incentives: In order to promote sales of our homes, we may offer our home buyers sales incentives. These incentives vary by type and amount on a community-by-community and home-by-home basis. Incentives are reflected as a reduction in home sales revenues. Incentives are recognized at the time the home is delivered to the home buyer and we receive the sales proceeds. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by leased assets and provide additional disclosures. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, “Leases: Targeted Improvements” (“ASU 2018-11”), which provides an entity with the option to apply the transition provisions of the new standard at its adoption date instead of at its earliest comparative period presented. ASU 2018-11 also provides an entity with a practical expedient that permits lessors to not separate nonlease components from the associated lease component if certain conditions are met. ASU 2016-02, as amended by ASU 2018-11, became effective for our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2019, and we adopted the new standard using a modified retrospective approach. The prior year period was not recast and our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2019 does not reflect any changes resulting from the adoption of the new standard. We elected to apply the transition provisions that allow us to carry forward our historical assessment of (1) whether contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification, and (3) initial direct costs. In addition, we elected the practical expedient that allows lessees the option to account for lease and non-lease components together as a single component for all classes of underlying assets. As a result of the adoption, we recorded a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability of $114.5 million and $118.5 million , respectively, as of November 1, 2019. The ROU asset is included in “Receivables, prepaid expenses, and other assets” and the corresponding lease liability is included in “Accrued expenses” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The adoption of ASU 2016-02 had no impact on retained earnings and did not materially impact our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income or Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 replaces the current incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate credit losses. ASU 2016-13 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted as of November 1, 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2016-13 may have on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Acquisition

Acquisition	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition	Acquisitions During fiscal 2019, we acquired substantially all of the assets and operations of Sharp Residential, LLC (“Sharp”) and Sabal Homes LLC (“Sabal”), respectively, for an aggregate of approximately $162.4 million in cash. Sharp operates in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia; Sabal operates in the Charleston, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina markets. The assets acquired, based on our preliminary purchase price allocations, were primarily inventory, including approximately 2,550 home sites owned or controlled through land purchase agreements. In connection with these acquisitions, we assumed contracts to deliver 204 homes with an aggregate value of $96.1 million . The average price of undelivered homes at the dates of acquisitions was approximately $471,100 . As a result of these acquisitions, our selling community count increased by 22 communities. Subsequent event In February 2020, we acquired substantially all of the assets and operations of Thrive Residential (“Thrive”), an urban in-fill builder with operations in Atlanta, Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee, for approximately $53.3 million in cash. The assets acquired were primarily inventory for future communities, including approximately 680 home sites owned or controlled through land purchase agreements. The acquisition is expected to add 10 communities by the end of fiscal 2020. The acquisitions discussed above were accounted for as a business combination and were not material to our results of operations or financial condition.

Inventory

Inventory	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory	Inventory Inventory at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): January 31, October 31, Land controlled for future communities $ 246,305 $ 182,929 Land owned for future communities 912,323 868,202 Operating communities 7,039,724 6,821,917 $ 8,198,352 $ 7,873,048 Operating communities include communities offering homes for sale; communities that have sold all available home sites but have not completed delivery of the homes; communities that were previously offering homes for sale but are temporarily closed due to business conditions or non-availability of improved home sites and that are expected to reopen within 12 months of the end of the fiscal period being reported on; and communities preparing to open for sale. The carrying value attributable to operating communities includes the cost of homes under construction, land and land development costs, the carrying cost of home sites in current and future phases of these communities, and the carrying cost of model homes. Communities that were previously offering homes for sale but are temporarily closed due to business conditions, do not have any remaining backlog, and are not expected to reopen within 12 months of the end of the fiscal period being reported on have been classified as land owned for future communities. Information regarding the classification, number, and carrying value of these temporarily closed communities, as of the dates indicated, is provided in the table below: January 31, October 31, Land owned for future communities: Number of communities 15 16 Carrying value (in thousands) $ 114,216 $ 120,857 Operating communities: Number of communities 2 1 Carrying value (in thousands) $ 6,252 $ 2,871 The amounts we have provided for inventory impairment charges and the expensing of costs that we believe not to be recoverable, for the periods indicated, are shown in the table below (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Land controlled for future communities $ 1,031 $ 1,777 Operating communities — 5,785 $ 1,031 $ 7,562 See Note 12, “Fair Value Disclosures,” for information regarding the number of operating communities that we tested for potential impairment, the number of operating communities in which we recognized impairment charges, the amount of impairment charges recognized, and the fair values of those communities, net of impairment charges. See Note 14, “Commitments and Contingencies,” for information regarding land purchase commitments. At January 31, 2020 , we evaluated our land purchase contracts, including those to acquire land for apartment developments, to determine whether any of the selling entities were VIEs and, if they were, whether we were the primary beneficiary of any of them. Under these land purchase contracts, we do not possess legal title to the land; our risk is generally limited to deposits paid to the sellers and predevelopment costs incurred; and the creditors of the sellers generally have no recourse against us. At January 31, 2020 , we determined that 129 land purchase contracts, with an aggregate purchase price of $2.39 billion , on which we had made aggregate deposits totaling $181.1 million , were VIEs, and that we were not the primary beneficiary of any VIE related to our land purchase contracts. At October 31, 2019 , we determined that 127 land purchase contracts, with an aggregate purchase price of $2.00 billion , on which we had made aggregate deposits totaling $149.2 million , were VIEs and that we were not the primary beneficiary of any VIE related to our land purchase contracts. Interest incurred, capitalized, and expensed, for the periods indicated, was as follows (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Interest capitalized, beginning of period $ 311,323 $ 319,364 Interest incurred 43,650 44,422 Interest expensed to home sales cost of revenues (32,774 ) (34,441 ) Interest expensed to land sales cost of revenues (567 ) (352 ) Interest capitalized on investments in unconsolidated entities (881 ) (1,814 ) Previously capitalized interest on investments in unconsolidated entities transferred to inventory 2,988 Interest capitalized, end of period $ 320,751 $ 330,167

Investments in Unconsolidated E

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]
Investments in Unconsolidated Entities	Investments in Unconsolidated Entities We have investments in various unconsolidated entities. These entities, which are structured as joint ventures, (i) develop land for the joint venture participants and for sale to outside builders (“Land Development Joint Ventures”); (ii) develop for-sale homes (“Home Building Joint Ventures”); (iii) develop luxury for-rent residential apartments, commercial space, and a hotel (“Rental Property Joint Ventures”), which includes our investment in Toll Brothers Realty Trust (the “Trust”); and (iv) invest in distressed loans and real estate and provide financing and land banking to residential builders and developers for the acquisition and development of land and home sites (“Gibraltar Joint Ventures”). The table below provides information as of January 31, 2020 , regarding active joint ventures that we are invested in, by joint venture category ($ amounts in thousands): Land Home Building Rental Property Gibraltar Total Number of unconsolidated entities 8 4 21 7 40 Investment in unconsolidated entities $ 101,946 $ 48,860 $ 191,443 $ 22,103 $ 364,352 Number of unconsolidated entities with funding commitments by the Company 2 1 1 1 5 Company’s remaining funding commitment to unconsolidated entities $ 28,108 $ 1,400 $ 224 $ 6,830 $ 36,562 Certain joint ventures in which we have investments obtained debt financing to finance a portion of their activities. The table below provides information at January 31, 2020 , regarding the debt financing obtained by category ($ amounts in thousands): Land Home Building Rental Property Total Number of joint ventures with debt financing 3 1 19 23 Aggregate loan commitments $ 100,842 $ 73,021 $ 1,441,784 $ 1,615,647 Amounts borrowed under loan commitments $ 86,092 $ 73,021 $ 1,009,618 $ 1,168,731 More specific and/or recent information regarding our investments in, advances to, and future commitments to these entities is provided below. Land Development Joint Ventures During the three months ended January 31, 2020 , our Land Development Joint Ventures sold approximately 164 lots and recognized revenues of $24.7 million . We acquired 42 of these lots for $3.5 million . Our share of the joint venture income from the lots we acquired was insignificant. During the three months ended January 31, 2019, our Land Development Joint Ventures sold approximately 201 lots and recognized revenues of $89.8 million . We acquired 107 of these lots for $71.2 million . Our share of the joint venture income from the lots we acquired was insignificant. Home Building Joint Ventures Our Home Building Joint Ventures delivered homes in New York, New York, and Jupiter, Florida. During the three months ended January 31, 2020 and 2019 , our Home Building Joint Ventures delivered 23 homes with a sales value of $67.1 million and 17 homes with a sales value of $27.3 million , respectively. In November 2019, one of our Home Building Joint Ventures refinanced its existing $236.5 million construction loan with a $76.6 million post-construction loan that extended the maturity date of the loan to November 2021 and revised certain guarantees provided for under the original construction loan. At January 31, 2020 , this joint venture had $73.0 million of borrowings outstanding under the post-construction loan. Rental Property Joint Ventures As of January 31, 2020 , our Rental Property Joint Ventures, including those that we consolidate, owned 26 for-rent apartment projects and a hotel, which are located in multiple metropolitan areas throughout the country. At January 31, 2020 , these joint ventures had approximately 2,000 units that were occupied or ready for occupancy, 1,250 units in the lease-up stage, and 4,800 units in the design phase or under development. In addition, we either own, have under contract, or under a letter of intent approximately 13,400 units, including 200 units under active development; we intend to develop these units in joint ventures with unrelated parties in the future. In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we sold all of our ownership interest in one of our Rental Property Joint Ventures to our partner for cash of $16.8 million , net of closing costs. The joint venture had owned, developed, and operated multifamily residential apartments in northern New Jersey. In connection with the sale, the joint venture’s existing $76.0 million loan was assumed by our partner. We recognized a gain of $10.7 million , which is included in “Income from unconsolidated entities” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we entered into two separate joint ventures with unrelated parties to develop (i) a luxury for-rent residential apartment project located in Dallas, Texas and (ii) a student housing community in State College, Pennsylvania. Prior to the formation of these joint ventures, we acquired the properties and incurred an aggregate of approximately $51.0 million of land and land development costs. Our partners acquired interests in these entities ranging from 50% to 70% for an aggregate amount of $26.2 million . At January 31, 2020 , we had an aggregate investment of $25.0 million in these joint ventures. Concurrent with their formation, these joint ventures entered into construction loan agreements for an aggregate amount of $121.5 million to finance the development of these projects. At January 31, 2020 , the joint ventures had no outstanding borrowings under these construction loan facilities. In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, we entered into two separate joint ventures with unrelated parties to develop luxury for-rent residential apartment projects located in Harrison, New York and Frisco, Texas. Prior to the formation of these joint ventures, we acquired the properties and incurred approximately $41.9 million of land and land development costs. Our partners each acquired a 75% interest in these entities for an aggregate amount of $39.8 million and we recognized a gain on land sale of $8.4 million in our first quarter of fiscal 2019. At January 31, 2020 , we had an aggregate investment of $15.6 million in these joint ventures. Concurrent with their formation, these joint ventures entered into construction loan agreements for an aggregate amount of $134.4 million . At January 31, 2020 , the joint ventures had $38.9 million outstanding borrowings under these construction loan facilities. In fiscals 2019 and 2018, we entered into five separate joint ventures with unrelated parties to develop luxury for-rent residential apartment projects and student housing communities located in Boston, Massachusetts, San Diego, California, Tempe, Arizona and Miami, Florida. We contributed an aggregate of $95.5 million for our initial ownership interests in these joint ventures, which ranged from 50% to 98% . Due to our controlling financial interest, our power to direct the activities that most significantly impact each joint venture’s performance, and/or our obligation to absorb expected losses or receive benefits from these joint ventures, we consolidated these joint ventures at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019. The carrying value of these joint ventures’ assets totaling $157.9 million and $145.8 million are reflected in “Receivables, prepaid expenses, and other assets” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019, respectively. Our partners’ interests aggregating $43.5 million and $41.0 million in the joint ventures are reflected as a component of “Noncontrolling interest” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019, respectively. These joint ventures intend to obtain additional equity investors and secure third-party financing at a later date. At such time, it is expected that these entities would no longer be consolidated. In fiscal 2019, we entered into a joint venture with unrelated parties to develop, build, and operate single-family rental communities. As of January 31, 2020 , we have invested $1.1 million in this joint venture and have committed to invest up to $60.0 million . In 1998, we formed the Trust to invest in commercial real estate opportunities. The Trust is effectively owned one-third by us; one-third by current and former members of our senior management; and one-third by an unrelated party. As of January 31, 2020 , our investment in the Trust was zero as cumulative distributions received from the Trust have been in excess of the carrying amount of our net investment. We provide development, finance, and management services to the Trust and recognized fees under the terms of various agreements in the amount of $0.3 million in each of the three -month periods ended January 31, 2020 and 2019 . Gibraltar Joint Ventures We, through our wholly owned subsidiary, Gibraltar Capital and Asset Management, LLC (“Gibraltar”), have entered into six ventures with an institutional investor to provide builders and developers with land banking and venture capital. These ventures will finance builders’ and developers’ acquisition and development of land and home sites and pursue other complementary investment strategies. We also are a member in a separate venture with the same institutional investor, which purchased, from Gibraltar, certain foreclosed real estate owned and distressed loans in fiscal 2016. Our ownership interest in these ventures is approximately 25% . We may invest up to $100.0 million in these ventures. As of January 31, 2020 , we had an aggregate investment of $21.4 million in these ventures. Guarantees The unconsolidated entities in which we have investments generally finance their activities with a combination of partner equity and debt financing. In some instances, we and our partners have guaranteed debt of certain unconsolidated entities. These guarantees may include any or all of the following: (i) project completion guarantees, including any cost overruns; (ii) repayment guarantees, generally covering a percentage of the outstanding loan; (iii) carry cost guarantees, which cover costs such as interest, real estate taxes, and insurance; (iv) an environmental indemnity provided to the lender that holds the lender harmless from and against losses arising from the discharge of hazardous materials from the property and non-compliance with applicable environmental laws; and (v) indemnification of the lender from “bad boy acts” of the unconsolidated entity. In some instances, the guarantees provided in connection with loans to an unconsolidated entity are joint and several. In these situations, we generally have a reimbursement agreement with our partner that provides that neither party is responsible for more than its proportionate share or agreed upon share of the guarantee; however, if a joint venture partner does not have adequate financial resources to meet its obligations under the reimbursement agreement, we may be liable for more than our proportionate share. We believe that, as of January 31, 2020 , in the event we become legally obligated to perform under a guarantee of an obligation of an unconsolidated entity due to a triggering event, the collateral in such entity should be sufficient to repay a significant portion of the obligation. If it is not, we and our partners would need to contribute additional capital to the venture. At January 31, 2020 , certain unconsolidated entities have loan commitments aggregating $1.27 billion , of which, if the full amount of the debt obligations were borrowed, we estimate $183.1 million to be our maximum exposure related to repayment and carry cost guarantees. At January 31, 2020 , the unconsolidated entities had borrowed an aggregate of $825.3 million , of which we estimate $114.1 million to be our maximum exposure related to repayment and carry cost guarantees. The terms of these guarantees generally range from 7 months to 3.9 years . These maximum exposure estimates do not take into account any recoveries from the underlying collateral or any reimbursement from our partners. As of January 31, 2020 , the estimated aggregate fair value of the guarantees provided by us related to debt and other obligations of certain unconsolidated entities was approximately $5.5 million . We have not made payments under any of the guarantees, nor have we been called upon to do so. Variable Interest Entities At January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , we determined that 16 and 18 of our joint ventures, respectively, were VIEs under the guidance of ASC 810, “Consolidation.” For 11 and 13 of these VIEs as of January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , respectively, we concluded that we were not the primary beneficiary of these VIEs because the power to direct the activities of such VIEs that most significantly impact their performance was either shared by us and such VIEs’ other partners or such activities were controlled by our partner. For VIEs where the power to direct significant activities is shared, business plans, budgets, and other major decisions are required to be unanimously approved by all members. Management and other fees earned by us are nominal and believed to be at market rates, and there is no significant economic disproportionality between us and the other members. The information presented below regarding the investments, commitments, and guarantees in unconsolidated entities deemed to be VIEs is also included in the information provided above. As of January 31, 2020 , we have consolidated five Rental Property Joint Ventures. The carrying value of these joint ventures’ assets totaling $157.9 million is reflected in “Receivables, prepaid expenses, and other assets” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2020 . Our partners’ interests aggregating $43.5 million in the joint ventures are reflected as a component of “Noncontrolling interest” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2020 . These joint ventures were determined to be VIEs due to their current inability to finance their activities without additional subordinated financial support as well as our partners’ inability to participate in the significant decisions of the joint venture and their lack of substantive kick-out rights. We further concluded that we are the primary beneficiary of these VIEs due to our controlling financial interest in such ventures as we have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the joint ventures’ performance and the obligation to absorb expected losses or receive benefits from the joint ventures. The assets of these VIEs can only be used to settle the obligations of the VIEs. In addition, in certain of the joint ventures, in the event additional contributions are required to be funded to the joint ventures prior to the admission of any additional investor at a future date, we will fund 100% of such contributions, including our partner’s pro rata share, which we expect would be funded through an interest-bearing loan. At January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , our investments in the unconsolidated entities deemed to be VIEs totaled $43.7 million and $37.0 million , respectively. At January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , the maximum exposure of loss to our investments in these entities was limited to our investments in the unconsolidated VIEs, except with regard to $42.0 million and $76.0 million , respectively, of loan guarantees and $6.8 million and $8.3 million , respectively, of additional commitments to the VIEs. Of our potential exposure for these loan guarantees at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , $11.1 million and $76.0 million , respectively, is related to loan repayment and carry cost guarantees, of which $76.0 million was borrowed at October 31, 2019 . There were no borrowings under these loan repayment and carry cost guarantees at January 31, 2020 . Joint Venture Condensed Financial Information The Condensed Balance Sheets, as of the dates indicated, and the Condensed Statements of Operations, for the periods indicated, for the unconsolidated entities in which we have an investment are included below (in thousands): Condensed Balance Sheets: January 31, October 31, Cash and cash equivalents $ 68,237 $ 85,819 Inventory 516,740 579,226 Loans receivable, net 65,375 56,545 Rental properties 923,356 1,021,848 Rental properties under development 675,921 535,197 Real estate owned 12,274 12,267 Other assets 160,840 212,761 Total assets $ 2,422,743 $ 2,503,663 Debt, net of deferred financing costs $ 1,166,882 $ 1,226,857 Other liabilities 177,092 175,827 Members’ equity 1,078,769 1,100,563 Noncontrolling interest — 416 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,422,743 $ 2,503,663 Company’s net investment in unconsolidated entities (1) $ 364,352 $ 366,252 (1) Differences between our net investment in unconsolidated entities and our underlying equity in the net assets of the entities are primarily a result of impairments related to our investments in unconsolidated entities; interest capitalized on our investments; the estimated fair value of the guarantees provided to the joint ventures; unrealized gains on our retained joint venture interests; gains recognized from the sale of our ownership interests; and distributions from entities in excess of the carrying amount of our net investment. Condensed Statements of Operations: Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Revenues $ 133,170 $ 153,230 Cost of revenues 95,308 131,755 Other expenses 41,183 18,475 Total expenses 136,491 150,230 Gain on disposition of loans and real estate owned — 3,694 (Loss) income from operations (3,321 ) 6,694 Other income 612 647 (Loss) income before income taxes (2,709 ) 7,341 Income tax provision 140 265 Net (loss) income including earnings from noncontrolling interests (2,849 ) 7,076 Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interest — (2,109 ) Net (loss) income attributable to controlling interest $ (2,849 ) $ 4,967 Company’s equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities (1) $ 12,141 $ 6,140 (1) Differences between our equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities and the underlying net income of the entities are primarily a result of distributions from entities in excess of the carrying amount of our net investment; recoveries of previously incurred charges; unrealized gains on our retained joint venture interests; gains recognized from the sale of our investment to our joint venture partner; and our share of the entities’ profits related to home sites purchased by us which reduces our cost basis of the home sites acquired.

Receivables, Prepaid Expenses,

Receivables, Prepaid Expenses, and Other Assets	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets [Abstract]
Receivables, Prepaid Expenses, and Other Assets [Text Block]	Receivables, Prepaid Expenses, and Other Assets Receivables, prepaid expenses, and other assets at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): January 31, 2020 October 31, 2019 Expected recoveries from insurance carriers and others $ 109,048 $ 114,162 Improvement cost receivable 104,416 100,864 Escrow cash held by our captive title company 38,107 32,863 Properties held for rental apartment and commercial development 504,924 367,072 Prepaid expenses 24,652 26,041 Right-of-use asset (1) 108,769 — Other 88,250 74,439 $ 978,166 $ 715,441 (1) On November 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 which resulted in the establishment of a right-of-use asset on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2020. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2019 does not reflect any changes resulting from the adoption of the new standard. See Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies – Recent Accounting Pronouncements” for additional information regarding the adoption of ASU 2016-02. See Note 7, “Accrued Expenses,” for additional information regarding the expected recoveries from insurance carriers and others. As of January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , properties held for rental apartment and commercial development include $157.9 million and $145.8 million , respectively, of assets related to consolidated VIEs. See Note 4, “Investments in Unconsolidated Entities” for additional information regarding VIEs.

Loans Payable, Senior Notes and

Loans Payable, Senior Notes and Mortgage Company Loan Facility	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Loans Payable, Senior Notes, and Mortgage Company Loan Facility	Loans Payable, Senior Notes, and Mortgage Company Loan Facility Loans Payable At January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , loans payable consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): January 31, October 31, Senior unsecured term loan $ 800,000 $ 800,000 Revolving credit facility borrowings 150,000 — Loans payable – other 330,147 314,577 Deferred issuance costs (2,964 ) (3,128 ) $ 1,277,183 $ 1,111,449 Senior Unsecured Term Loan At January 31, 2020 , we had an $800.0 million , five-year senior unsecured term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) with a syndicate of banks that is scheduled to expire on November 1, 2024 . At January 31, 2020 , the interest rate on borrowings was 2.70% per annum. We and substantially all of our 100% -owned home building subsidiaries are guarantors under the Term Loan Facility. The Term Loan Facility contains substantially the same financial covenants as the Revolving Credit Facility described below. Revolving Credit Facility We have a $1.905 billion , five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of banks. The Revolving Credit Facility is scheduled to mature on November 1, 2024 . We and substantially all of our 100% -owned home building subsidiaries are guarantors under the Revolving Credit Facility. Under the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, at January 31, 2020 , our maximum leverage ratio, as defined, may not exceed 1.75 to 1.00, and we are required to maintain a minimum tangible net worth, as defined, of no less than approximately $2.24 billion . Under the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, at January 31, 2020 , our leverage ratio was approximately 0.72 to 1.00, and our tangible net worth was approximately $4.61 billion . Based upon the limitations related to our repurchase of common stock in the Revolving Credit Facility, our ability to repurchase our common stock was limited to approximately $3.14 billion as of January 31, 2020 . In addition, under the provisions of the Revolving Credit Facility, our ability to pay cash dividends was limited to approximately $2.36 billion as of January 31, 2020 . At January 31, 2020 , we had $150.0 million outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and had approximately $163.1 million of outstanding letters of credit that were issued under the Revolving Credit Facility. At January 31, 2020 , the interest rate on borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility was 2.77% per annum. Subsequent to January 31, 2020 , we borrowed an additional $200.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. Loans Payable – Other “Loans payable – other” primarily represents purchase money mortgages on properties we acquired that the seller had financed and various revenue bonds that were issued by government entities on our behalf to finance community infrastructure and our manufacturing facilities. At January 31, 2020 , the weighted-average interest rate on “Loans payable – other” was 4.51% per annum. Senior Notes At January 31, 2020 , we had seven issues of senior notes outstanding with an aggregate principal amount of $2.67 billion . Mortgage Company Loan Facility In October 2017, TBI Mortgage ® Company (“TBI Mortgage”), our wholly owned mortgage subsidiary, entered into a mortgage warehousing agreement (the “Warehousing Agreement”) with a bank to finance the origination of mortgage loans by TBI Mortgage. The Warehousing Agreement is accounted for as a secured borrowing under ASC 860, “Transfers and Servicing.” In December 2018, the Warehousing Agreement was amended to provide for loan purchases up to $75.0 million , subject to certain sublimits. In addition, the Warehousing Agreement, as amended, provides for an accordion feature under which TBI Mortgage may request that the aggregate commitments under the Warehousing Agreement be increased to an amount up to $150.0 million for a short period of time. In December 2019, the Warehousing Agreement was amended to extend the expiration date on substantially the same terms as the existing agreement. The Warehousing Agreement, as amended, expires on December 4, 2020 , and borrowings thereunder bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.90% per annum. At January 31, 2020 , the interest rate on the Warehousing Agreement, as amended, was 3.56% per annum.

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	Accrued Expenses Accrued expenses at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): January 31, October 31, Land, land development, and construction $ 169,203 $ 192,658 Compensation and employee benefits 149,636 183,592 Escrow liability 36,891 31,587 Self-insurance 192,115 193,405 Warranty 188,916 201,886 Lease liabilities (1) 113,534 — Deferred income 53,385 51,678 Interest 48,630 31,307 Commitments to unconsolidated entities 9,068 9,283 Other 50,170 55,536 $ 1,011,548 $ 950,932 (1) On November 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 which resulted in the establishment of lease liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2020. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2019 does not reflect any changes resulting from the adoption of the new standard. See Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies – Recent Accounting Pronouncements” for additional information regarding the adoption of ASU 2016-02. The table below provides, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of the changes in our warranty accrual (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Balance, beginning of period $ 201,886 $ 258,831 Additions – homes closed during the period 7,024 6,625 Increase (decrease) in accruals for homes closed in prior years 1,218 (691 ) Charges incurred (21,212 ) (27,439 ) Balance, end of period $ 188,916 $ 237,326 Since fiscal 2014, we have received water intrusion claims from owners of homes built since 2002 in communities located in Pennsylvania and Delaware (which are in our North region). During the first quarter of fiscal 2020 , we continued to receive water intrusion claims from homeowners in this region, mostly related to older homes, and we continue to perform review procedures to assess, among other things, the number of affected homes, whether repairs are likely to be required, and the extent of such repairs. Our review process, conducted quarterly, includes an analysis of many factors applicable to these communities to determine whether a claim is likely to be received and the estimated costs to resolve any such claim, including: the closing dates of the homes; the number of claims received; our inspection of homes; an estimate of the number of homes we expect to repair; the type and cost of repairs that have been performed in each community; the estimated costs to remediate pending and future claims; the expected recovery from our insurance carriers and suppliers; and the previously recorded amounts related to these claims. We also monitor legal developments relating to these types of claims and review the volume, relative merits and adjudication of claims in litigation or arbitration. As of January 31, 2020 , our recorded aggregate estimated repair costs to be incurred for known and unknown water intrusion claims was $324.4 million , which was unchanged from October 31, 2016, and our recorded aggregate expected recoveries from insurance carriers and suppliers were approximately $152.6 million , which was also unchanged from October 31, 2016. Our recorded remaining estimated repair costs, which reflects a reduction for the aggregate amount expended to resolve claims, were approximately $116.0 million at January 31, 2020 and $124.6 million at October 31, 2019 . Our recorded remaining expected recoveries from insurance carriers and suppliers were approximately $96.0 million at January 31, 2020 and $97.9 million at October 31, 2019 . As noted above, our review process includes a number of estimates that are based on assumptions with uncertain outcomes, including, but not limited to, the number of homes to be repaired, the extent of repairs needed, the repair procedures employed, the cost of those repairs, outcomes of litigation or arbitrations, and expected recoveries from insurance carriers and suppliers. Due to the degree of judgment required in making these estimates and the inherent uncertainty in potential outcomes, it is reasonably possible that our actual costs and recoveries could differ from those recorded and such differences could be material. In addition, due to such uncertainty, we are unable to estimate the range of any such differences. With respect to our insurance receivables, disputes between homebuilders and carriers over coverage positions relating to construction defect claims are common, and resolution of claims with carriers involves the exchange of significant amounts of information and frequently involves legal action. While our primary insurance carrier has funded substantially all of the water intrusion claims that we have submitted to it to date, other insurance carriers have recently disputed coverage for the same claims under policies that are substantially the same. As a result, we have entered arbitration proceedings during the third quarter of fiscal 2019 with these carriers. Based on the legal merits that support our pending insurance claims, review by legal counsel, our history of collecting significant amounts funded by our primary carrier under policies that are substantially the same, and the high credit ratings of our insurance carriers, we believe collection of our remaining recorded insurance receivables is probable. However, due to the complexity of the underlying claims and the variability of the other factors described above, it is reasonably possible that our actual insurance recoveries could materially differ from those recorded. Resolution of these known and unknown claims is expected to take several years.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We recorded income tax provisions of $9.1 million and $39.4 million for the three months ended January 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. The effective tax rate was 13.7% for the three months ended January 31, 2020 , compared to 26.0% for the three months ended January 31, 2019 . The lower effective tax rate for the fiscal 2020 period was primarily due to a benefit recognized of $6.9 million from the retroactive extension of the federal energy efficient home credit, which was enacted into law on December 20, 2019. The income tax provisions for all periods included the provision for state income taxes, interest accrued on anticipated tax assessments, excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation, and other permanent differences. We are subject to state tax in the jurisdictions in which we operate. We estimate our state tax liability based upon the individual taxing authorities’ regulations, estimates of income by taxing jurisdiction, and our ability to utilize certain tax-saving strategies. Based on our estimate of the allocation of income or loss among the various taxing jurisdictions and changes in tax regulations and their impact on our tax strategies, we estimate that our state income tax rate for the full fiscal year 2020 will be approximately 5.8% . Our state income tax rate for the full fiscal year 2019 was 6.1% . At January 31, 2020 , we had $8.1 million of gross unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties. If these unrecognized tax benefits were to reverse in the future, they would have a beneficial impact on our effective tax rate at that time. During the next 12 months, it is reasonably possible that our unrecognized tax benefits will change, but we are not able to provide a range of such change. The possible changes would be principally due to the expiration of tax statutes, settlements with taxing jurisdictions, increases due to new tax positions taken, and the accrual of estimated interest and penalties.

Stock-Based Benefit Plans

Stock-Based Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-Based Benefit Plans	Stock-Based Benefit Plans We grant stock options and various types of restricted stock units to our employees and our nonemployee directors. Additionally, we have an employee stock purchase plan that allows employees to purchase our stock at a discount. Information regarding the amount of total stock-based compensation expense and tax benefit recognized by us, for the periods indicated, is as follows (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Total stock-based compensation expense recognized $ 13,383 $ 8,585 Income tax benefit recognized $ 3,407 $ 2,256 At January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , the aggregate unamortized value of outstanding stock-based compensation awards was approximately $28.2 million and $18.7 million , respectively.

Stock Repurchase Program and Ca

Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividend	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program [Text Block]	Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividends Stock Repurchase Program On December 11, 2019, our Board of Directors terminated our existing 20 million share repurchase program, which was authorized in December 2018, and authorized, under a new repurchase program, the repurchase of 20 million shares of our common stock in open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions (including accelerated share repurchases), issuer tender offers or other financial arrangements or transactions for general corporate purposes, including to obtain shares for the Company’s equity award and other employee benefit plans. Our Board of Directors did not fix any expiration date for this repurchase program. The table below provides, for the periods indicated, information about our share repurchase programs: Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Number of shares purchased (in thousands) 11,686 785 Average price per share $ 40.73 $ 32.02 Remaining authorization at January 31 (in thousands) 8,314 19,787 Subsequent to January 31, 2020, we repurchased approximately 3.8 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $37.52 per share. Cash Dividends During each of the three months ended January 31, 2020 and 2019 , we declared and paid cash dividends of $0.11

Earnings Per Share Information

Earnings Per Share Information	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income per Share Information	Earnings per Share Information The table below provides, for the periods indicated, information pertaining to the calculation of earnings per share, common stock equivalents, weighted-average number of antidilutive options, and shares issued (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Numerator: Net income as reported $ 56,876 $ 112,050 Denominator: Basic weighted-average shares 138,145 146,751 Common stock equivalents (1) 1,744 1,281 Diluted weighted-average shares 139,889 148,032 Other information: Weighted-average number of antidilutive options and restricted stock units (2) 675 2,623 Shares issued under stock incentive and employee stock purchase plans 547 510 (1) Common stock equivalents represent the dilutive effect of outstanding in-the-money stock options using the treasury stock method and shares expected to be issued upon the conversion of restricted stock units under our equity award programs. (2) Weighted-average number of antidilutive options and restricted stock units are based upon the average closing price of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange for the period.

Fair Value Disclosures

Fair Value Disclosures	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Fair Value Disclosures Financial Instruments The table below provides, as of the dates indicated, a summary of assets/(liabilities) related to our financial instruments, measured at fair value on a recurring basis (amounts in thousands): Fair value Financial Instrument Fair value hierarchy January 31, October 31, 2019 Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale Level 2 $ 111,995 $ 218,777 Forward Loan Commitments — Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale Level 2 $ 181 $ 298 Interest Rate Lock Commitments (“IRLCs”) Level 2 $ 852 $ 964 Forward Loan Commitments — IRLCs Level 2 $ (852 ) $ (964 ) At January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents and customer deposits held in escrow approximated fair value. Mortgage Loans Held for Sale At the end of the reporting period, we determine the fair value of our mortgage loans held for sale and the forward loan commitments we have entered into as a hedge against the interest rate risk of our mortgage loans and commitments using the market approach to determine fair value. The table below provides, as of the dates indicated, the aggregate unpaid principal and fair value of mortgage loans held for sale (amounts in thousands): Aggregate unpaid principal balance Fair value Excess At January 31, 2020 $ 110,756 $ 111,995 $ 1,239 At October 31, 2019 $ 216,280 $ 218,777 $ 2,497 Inventory We recognize inventory impairment charges based on the difference in the carrying value of the inventory and its fair value at the time of the evaluation. The fair value of inventory was determined using Level 3 criteria. See Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies – Inventory,” in our 2019 Form 10-K for information regarding our methodology for determining fair value. The table below summarizes, for the periods indicated, the ranges of certain quantitative unobservable inputs utilized in determining the fair value of impaired operating communities: Three months ended: Selling price per unit ($ in thousands) Sales pace per year (in units) Discount rate Fiscal 2020: January 31 — — — Fiscal 2019: January 31 836 - 13,495 2 - 12 12.5% - 15.8% April 30 372 - 1,915 2 - 19 12.0% - 26.0% July 31 530 - 1,113 2 - 9 7.8% - 13% October 31 478 - 857 2 - 5 13.8% - 14.5% The table below provides, for the periods indicated, the number of operating communities that we reviewed for potential impairment, the number of operating communities in which we recognized impairment charges, the amount of impairment charges recognized, and, as of the end of the period indicated, the fair value of those communities, net of impairment charges ($ amounts in thousands): Impaired operating communities Three months ended: Number of Number of Fair value of Impairment charges recognized Fiscal 2020: January 31 65 — $ — $ — $ — Fiscal 2019: January 31 (1) 49 5 $ 37,282 $ 5,785 April 30 (2) 64 6 $ 36,159 17,495 July 31 69 3 $ 5,436 1,100 October 31 (3) 71 7 $ 18,910 6,695 $ 31,075 (1) Includes impairments of $2.8 million ( one community), $1.5 million ( three communities), and $1.5 million ( one community) located in our City Living, North, and South segments, respectively. (2) Includes impairments of $2.0 million ( one community), $15.0 million ( four communities), and $0.5 million ( one community) located in our City Living, North, and South segments, respectively. (3) Includes impairments of $5.1 million ( four communities), $0.6 million ( two communities) and $1.0 million ( one community) located in our North, South, and Pacific segments, respectively Debt The table below provides, as of the dates indicated, the book value and estimated fair value of our debt (amounts in thousands): January 31, 2020 October 31, 2019 Fair value Book value Estimated fair value Book value Estimated fair value Loans payable (1) Level 2 $ 1,280,147 $ 1,281,745 $ 1,114,577 $ 1,112,040 Senior notes (2) Level 1 2,669,876 2,849,347 2,669,876 2,823,043 Mortgage company loan facility (3) Level 2 97,653 97,653 150,000 150,000 $ 4,047,676 $ 4,228,745 $ 3,934,453 $ 4,085,083 (1) The estimated fair value of loans payable was based upon contractual cash flows discounted at interest rates that we believed were available to us for loans with similar terms and remaining maturities as of the applicable valuation date. (2) The estimated fair value of our senior notes is based upon their market prices as of the applicable valuation date. (3) We believe that the carrying value of our mortgage company loan borrowings approximates their fair value.

Other Income - Net

Other Income - Net	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income - net	Other Income – Net The table below provides the significant components of other income – net (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Interest income $ 4,902 $ 5,872 Income from ancillary businesses 522 13,844 Management fee income from home building unconsolidated entities, net 1,346 1,608 Other (475 ) (463 ) Total other income – net $ 6,295 $ 20,861 Management fee income from home building unconsolidated entities presented above primarily represents fees earned by Toll Brothers City Living ® (“City Living”) and traditional home building operations. In addition, in the three -month periods ended January 31, 2020 and 2019 , our apartment living operations earned fees from unconsolidated entities of $3.8 million and $2.7 million , respectively. Fees earned by our apartment living operations are included in income from ancillary businesses. Income from ancillary businesses is generated by our mortgage, title, landscaping, security monitoring, Gibraltar, and golf course and country club operations. The table below provides, for the periods indicated, revenues and expenses for our ancillary businesses (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Revenues $ 26,410 $ 32,283 Expenses $ 25,888 $ 30,625 Other income $ 12,186 In December 2018, we sold one of our golf club properties to a third party for $18.2 million and we recognized a gain of $12.2 million

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings We are involved in various claims and litigation arising principally in the ordinary course of business. We believe that adequate provision for resolution of all current claims and pending litigation has been made and that the disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and liquidity or on our financial condition. In March 2018, the Pennsylvania Attorney General informed the Company that it was conducting a review of our construction of stucco homes in Pennsylvania after January 1, 2005 and requested that we voluntarily produce documents and information. The Company has produced documents and information in response to this request and, in addition, has produced requested information and documents in response to a subpoena issued in the second quarter of fiscal 2019. Management cannot at this time predict the eventual scope or outcome of this matter. Land Purchase Commitments Generally, our agreements to acquire land parcels do not require us to purchase those land parcels, although we, in some cases, forfeit any deposit balance outstanding if and when we terminate an agreement. Information regarding our land purchase commitments, as of the dates indicated, is provided in the table below (amounts in thousands): January 31, 2020 October 31, 2019 Aggregate purchase commitments: Unrelated parties $ 2,716,710 $ 2,349,900 Unconsolidated entities that the Company has investments in 10,077 10,826 Total $ 2,726,787 $ 2,360,726 Deposits against aggregate purchase commitments $ 199,907 $ 168,778 Additional cash required to acquire land 2,526,880 2,191,948 Total $ 2,726,787 $ 2,360,726 Amount of additional cash required to acquire land included in accrued expenses $ 14,250 $ 14,620 In addition, we expect to purchase approximately 2,500 additional home sites over a number of years from several joint ventures in which we have interests; the purchase prices of these home sites will be determined at a future date. At January 31, 2020 , we also had purchase commitments to acquire land for apartment developments of approximately $247.1 million , of which we had outstanding deposits in the amount of $11.1 million . We intend to develop these projects in joint ventures with unrelated parties in the future. We have additional land parcels under option that have been excluded from the aggregate purchase commitments since we do not believe that we will complete the purchase of these land parcels and no additional funds will be required from us to terminate these contracts. Investments in Unconsolidated Entities At January 31, 2020 , we had investments in a number of unconsolidated entities, were committed to invest or advance additional funds, and had guaranteed a portion of the indebtedness and/or loan commitments of these entities. See Note 4, “Investments in Unconsolidated Entities,” for more information regarding our commitments to these entities. Surety Bonds and Letters of Credit At January 31, 2020 , we had outstanding surety bonds amounting to $834.9 million , primarily related to our obligations to governmental entities to construct improvements in our communities. We estimate that approximately $444.2 million of work remains on these improvements. We have an additional $182.5 million of surety bonds outstanding that guarantee other obligations. We do not believe that it is probable that any outstanding bonds will be drawn upon. At January 31, 2020 , we had outstanding letters of credit of $163.1 million under our Revolving Credit Facility. These letters of credit were issued to secure various financial obligations, including insurance policy deductibles and other claims, land deposits, and security to complete improvements in communities in which we are operating. We do not believe that it is probable that any outstanding letters of credit will be drawn upon. Backlog At January 31, 2020 , we had agreements of sale outstanding to deliver 6,461 homes with an aggregate sales value of $5.45 billion . Mortgage Commitments Information regarding our mortgage commitments, as of the dates indicated, is provided in the table below (amounts in thousands): January 31, October 31, 2019 Aggregate mortgage loan commitments: IRLCs $ 565,001 $ 565,634 Non-IRLCs 1,484,667 1,364,972 Total $ 2,049,668 $ 1,930,606 Investor commitments to purchase: IRLCs $ 565,001 $ 565,634 Mortgage loans held for sale 101,062 208,591 Total $ 666,063 $ 774,225 Lease Commitments We lease certain facilities, equipment, and properties held for rental apartment operation or development under non-cancelable operating leases which, in the case of certain rental properties, have an initial term of 99 years. We recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recorded on the balance sheet for all leases with an expected term over one year. A majority of our facility lease agreements include rental payments based on a pro-rata share of the lessor’s operating costs which are variable in nature. Our lease agreements do not contain any residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. ROU assets are classified within “Receivables, prepaid expenses, and other assets” and the corresponding lease liability is included in “Accrued expenses” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. At January 31, 2020 , ROU assets and lease liabilities were $108.8 million and $113.5 million , respectively. Payments on lease liabilities during the three months ended January 31, 2020 totaled $3.9 million . Lease expense includes costs for leases with terms in excess of one year as well as short-term leases with terms of one year or less. For the three months ended January 31, 2020 , our total lease expense was $6.4 million , inclusive of variable lease costs of approximately $0.6 million and short-term lease costs of approxima tely $1.0 million . S ublease income was de minimis. Information regarding our remaining lease payments as of January 31, 2020 is provided in the table below (amounts in thousands): Year ended January 31, 2020 2020 (a) $ 11,899 2021 18,237 2022 16,794 2023 14,698 2024 11,722 Thereafter 211,869 Total lease payments (b) 285,219 Less: Interest (c) 171,685 Present value of lease liabilities $ 113,534 (a) Remaining payments are for the nine months ending October 31, 2020 (b) Lease payments include options to extend lease terms that are reasonably certain of being exercised (c) Our leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate. Therefore, we must estimate our discount rate for such leases to determine the present value of lease payments at the lease commencement date. The majority of our facility leases give us the option to extend the lease term. The exercise of lease renewal options is at our discretion. For several of our facility leases we are reasonably certain the option will be exercised and thus the renewal term has been included in our calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability. The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate used in calculating these facility lease liabilities, excluding our land leases, were 8 years and 4.1% , respectively, at January 31, 2020 . We have a small number of land leases with initial terms of 99 years. We are not reasonably certain that, if given the option, we would extend these leases. We have therefore excluded the renewal terms from our ROU asset and lease liability for these leases. The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate used in calculating these land lease liabilities were 95 years and 4.5% , respectively, at January 31, 2020 .

Information on Segments

Information on Segments	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Information on Segments We operate in two segments: traditional home building and urban infill. We build and sell detached and attached homes in luxury residential communities located in affluent suburban markets that cater to move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, affordable luxury, age-qualified, and second-home buyers in the United States (“Traditional Home Building”). We also build and sell homes in urban infill markets through City Living. Our Traditional Home Building segment operates in five geographic segments. In the first quarter of fiscal 2020, we made certain changes to our Traditional Home Building regional management structure and realigned certain of the states falling among our five geographic segments, as follows: Eastern Region: • The North region: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York; • The Mid-Atlantic region: Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia; • The South region: Florida, South Carolina and Texas; Western Region: • The Mountain region: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada and Utah; and • The Pacific region: California, Oregon and Washington. Previously, our geographic segments were: • North : Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey and New York; • Mid-Atlantic : Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia; • South : Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas; • West : Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington; and • California : California. Our new geographic reporting segments are consistent with how our chief operating decision makers are assessing operating performance and allocating capital following the realignment of the regional management structure. The realignment did not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, earnings per share or cash flows. Prior period segment information was restated to conform to the new reporting structure. Revenue and income (loss) before income taxes for each of our segments, for the periods indicated, were as follows (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 (Restated) Revenues: Traditional Home Building: North $ 254,059 $ 271,518 Mid-Atlantic 162,476 134,898 South 183,630 176,928 Mountain 263,096 226,399 Pacific 395,356 444,049 Traditional Home Building 1,258,617 1,253,792 City Living 39,835 68,594 Corporate and other (1,115 ) (3,078 ) Total home sales revenue 1,297,337 1,319,308 Land sales revenue 34,094 43,873 Total revenue $ 1,331,431 $ 1,363,181 Income (loss) before income taxes: Traditional Home Building: North $ 2,531 $ 15,070 Mid-Atlantic 6,988 7,140 South 9,077 15,666 Mountain 17,585 25,603 Pacific 63,322 91,632 Traditional Home Building 99,503 155,111 City Living 9,549 14,642 Corporate and other (43,120 ) (18,307 ) Total $ 65,932 $ 151,446 “Corporate and other” is comprised principally of general corporate expenses such as our executive offices; the corporate finance, accounting, audit, tax, human resources, risk management, information technology, marketing, and legal groups; interest income; income from certain of our ancillary businesses, including Gibraltar; and income from our Rental Property Joint Ventures and Gibraltar Joint Ventures. Total assets for each of our segments, as of the dates indicated, are shown in the table below (amounts in thousands): January 31, October 31, (Restated) Traditional Home Building: North $ 1,574,303 $ 1,487,012 Mid-Atlantic 908,884 854,470 South 1,234,819 1,165,974 Mountain 1,917,134 1,769,649 Pacific 2,611,868 2,627,417 Traditional Home Building 8,247,008 7,904,522 City Living 546,468 529,507 Corporate and other 1,793,730 2,394,109 Total $ 10,587,206 $ 10,828,138

Supplemental Disclosure to Cond

Supplemental Disclosure to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Disclosure to Statements of Cash Flows	Supplemental Disclosure to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows The following are supplemental disclosures to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Cash flow information: Interest paid, net of amount capitalized $ 495 Interest capitalized, net of amount paid $ 11,686 Income tax payments $ 45,752 $ 81,818 Income tax refunds $ 1,315 $ 877 Noncash activity: Cost of inventory acquired through seller financing, municipal bonds, or included in accrued expenses, net $ 21,827 $ 72,731 Increase in inventory for capitalized interest, our share of earnings, and allocation of basis difference in land purchased from unconsolidated entities, net $ (2,960 ) Increase in receivables, prepaid expenses, and other assets and accrued expenses related to the adoption of ASU 2016-02 $ 108,769 Reclassification from inventory to property, construction, and office equipment, net due to the adoption of ASC 606 $ 104,807 Net decrease in inventory and retained earnings due to the adoption of ASC 606 $ 8,989 Net increase in accrued expenses and decrease in retained earnings due to the adoption of ASC 606 $ 6,541 Net decrease in investment in unconsolidated entities and retained earnings due to the adoption of ASC 606 $ 2,457 Noncontrolling interest $ 2,610 $ 32,914 Transfer of other assets to inventory $ 7,100 Transfer of other assets to investment in unconsolidated entities, net $ 24,736 $ 9,398 At January 31, 2020 2019 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash Cash and cash equivalents $ 519,793 $ 801,734 Restricted cash included in receivables, prepaid expenses, and other assets 38,865 960 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the Condensed Consolidated $ 558,658 $ 802,694

Supplemental Guarantor Informat

Supplemental Guarantor Information	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Text Block]	Supplemental Guarantor Information At January 31, 2020 , our 100% -owned subsidiary, Toll Brothers Finance Corp. (the “Subsidiary Issuer”), has issued the following outstanding Senior Notes (amounts in thousands): Original amount issued and amount outstanding 5.875% Senior Notes due February 15, 2022 $ 419,876 4.375% Senior Notes due April 15, 2023 $ 400,000 5.625% Senior Notes due January 15, 2024 $ 250,000 4.875% Senior Notes due November 15, 2025 $ 350,000 4.875% Senior Notes due March 15, 2027 $ 450,000 4.350% Senior Notes due February 15, 2028 $ 400,000 3.80% Senior Notes due November 1, 2029 $ 400,000 The obligations of the Subsidiary Issuer to pay principal, premiums, if any, and interest are guaranteed jointly and severally on a senior basis by us and substantially all of our 100% -owned home building subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The guarantees are full and unconditional. Our non-home building subsidiaries and several of our home building subsidiaries (together, the “Nonguarantor Subsidiaries”) do not guarantee these Senior Notes. The Subsidiary Issuer generates no operating revenues and does not have any independent operations other than the financing of our other subsidiaries by lending the proceeds from the above-described debt issuances. The indentures under which the Senior Notes were issued provide that any of our subsidiaries that provide a guarantee of our obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility will guarantee the Senior Notes. The indentures further provide that any Guarantor Subsidiary may be released from its guarantee so long as (i) no default or event of default exists or would result from release of such guarantee; (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiary being released has consolidated net worth of less than 5% of the Company’s consolidated net worth as of the end of our most recent fiscal quarter; (iii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries released from their guarantees in any fiscal year comprise in the aggregate less than 10% (or 15% if and to the extent necessary to permit the cure of a default) of our consolidated net worth as of the end of our most recent fiscal quarter; (iv) such release would not have a material adverse effect on our and our subsidiaries’ home building business; and (v) the Guarantor Subsidiary is released from its guaranty under the Revolving Credit Facility. If there are no guarantors under the Revolving Credit Facility, all Guarantor Subsidiaries under the indentures will be released from their guarantees. Separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning the Guarantor Subsidiaries are not presented because management has determined that such disclosures would not be material to investors. Supplemental consolidating financial information of Toll Brothers, Inc., the Subsidiary Issuer, the Guarantor Subsidiaries, the Nonguarantor Subsidiaries, and the eliminations to arrive at Toll Brothers, Inc. on a consolidated basis is presented below ($ amounts in thousands). Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at January 31, 2020 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents — — 336,479 183,314 — 519,793 Inventory 8,102,794 95,558 8,198,352 Property, construction and office equipment, net 275,830 9,955 285,785 Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets 5,840 300,894 750,123 (78,691 ) 978,166 Mortgage loans held for sale 111,995 111,995 Customer deposits held in escrow 71,568 273 71,841 Investments in unconsolidated entities 44,361 319,991 364,352 Investments in and advances to consolidated entities 4,721,368 2,724,966 185,371 147,413 (7,779,118 ) — Income taxes receivable 56,922 56,922 4,784,130 2,724,966 9,317,297 1,618,622 (7,857,809 ) 10,587,206 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Loans payable 1,275,341 36,100 (34,258 ) 1,277,183 Senior notes 2,660,352 2,660,352 Mortgage company loan facility 97,653 97,653 Customer deposits 414,790 2,302 417,092 Accounts payable 283,119 31,363 314,482 Accrued expenses 6,776 46,773 572,041 462,991 (77,033 ) 1,011,548 Advances from consolidated entities 527,929 507,995 (1,035,924 ) — Income taxes payable 103,816 103,816 Total liabilities 110,592 2,707,125 3,073,220 1,138,404 (1,147,215 ) 5,882,126 Equity Stockholders’ equity Common stock 1,529 48 3,006 (3,054 ) 1,529 Additional paid-in capital 723,109 49,400 199,034 (248,434 ) 723,109 Retained earnings (deficit) 4,834,273 (31,559 ) 6,244,029 228,649 (6,459,106 ) 4,816,286 Treasury stock, at cost (879,820 ) (879,820 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,553 ) (5,553 ) Total stockholders’ equity 4,673,538 17,841 6,244,077 430,689 (6,710,594 ) 4,655,551 Noncontrolling interest 49,529 49,529 Total equity 4,673,538 17,841 6,244,077 480,218 (6,710,594 ) 4,705,080 4,784,130 2,724,966 9,317,297 1,618,622 (7,857,809 ) 10,587,206 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at October 31, 2019 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents — — 1,082,067 203,947 — 1,286,014 Inventory 7,791,759 81,289 7,873,048 Property, construction and office equipment, net 263,140 10,272 273,412 Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets 224,681 610,541 (119,781 ) 715,441 Mortgage loans held for sale 218,777 218,777 Customer deposits held in escrow 74,303 100 74,403 Investments in unconsolidated entities 50,594 315,658 366,252 Investments in and advances to consolidated entities 5,172,737 2,704,551 163,371 147,413 (8,188,072 ) — Income taxes receivable 20,791 20,791 5,193,528 2,704,551 9,649,915 1,587,997 (8,307,853 ) 10,828,138 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Loans payable 1,109,614 36,092 (34,257 ) 1,111,449 Senior notes 2,659,898 2,659,898 Mortgage company loan facility 150,000 150,000 Customer deposits 383,583 2,013 385,596 Accounts payable 347,715 884 348,599 Accrued expenses 754 26,812 569,476 443,180 (89,290 ) 950,932 Advances from consolidated entities 1,052,370 503,058 (1,555,428 ) — Income taxes payable 102,971 102,971 Total liabilities 103,725 2,686,710 3,462,758 1,135,227 (1,678,975 ) 5,709,445 Equity Stockholders’ equity Common stock 1,529 48 3,006 (3,054 ) 1,529 Additional paid-in capital 726,879 49,400 177,034 (226,434 ) 726,879 Retained earnings (deficit) 4,792,409 (31,559 ) 6,187,109 225,853 (6,399,390 ) 4,774,422 Treasury stock, at cost (425,183 ) (425,183 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,831 ) (5,831 ) Total stockholders’ equity 5,089,803 17,841 6,187,157 405,893 (6,628,878 ) 5,071,816 Noncontrolling interest 46,877 46,877 Total equity 5,089,803 17,841 6,187,157 452,770 (6,628,878 ) 5,118,693 5,193,528 2,704,551 9,649,915 1,587,997 (8,307,853 ) 10,828,138 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three months ended January 31, 2020 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Home sales 1,289,377 7,960 1,297,337 Land sales and other 17,796 58,275 (41,977 ) 34,094 — — 1,307,173 66,235 (41,977 ) 1,331,431 Cost of revenues: Home sales 1,053,702 6,002 196 1,059,900 Land sales and other 11,858 38,835 (18,411 ) 32,282 — — 1,065,560 44,837 (18,215 ) 1,092,182 Selling, general and administrative 52 24 197,950 16,796 (23,069 ) 191,753 Income (loss) from operations (52 ) (24 ) 43,663 4,602 (693 ) 47,496 Other: Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities 14,202 (2,061 ) 12,141 Other income – net 4,666 968 661 6,295 Intercompany interest income 36,370 1,505 1,293 (39,168 ) — Interest expense (36,346 ) (1,293 ) (1,561 ) 39,200 — Income from subsidiaries 65,984 3,241 (69,225 ) — Income before income taxes 65,932 — 65,984 3,241 (69,225 ) 65,932 Income tax provision 9,056 9,063 444 (9,507 ) 9,056 Net income 56,876 — 56,921 2,797 (59,718 ) 56,876 Other comprehensive income 278 278 Total comprehensive income 57,154 — 56,921 2,797 (59,718 ) 57,154 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three months ended January 31, 2019 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Home sales 1,292,196 27,112 1,319,308 Land sales and other 15,333 73,315 (44,775 ) 43,873 — — 1,307,529 100,427 (44,775 ) 1,363,181 Cost of revenues: Home sales 1,020,895 21,350 1,042,245 Land sales and other 4,138 45,891 (15,776 ) 34,253 — — 1,025,033 67,241 (15,776 ) 1,076,498 Selling, general and administrative 390 733 169,917 18,753 (27,555 ) 162,238 Income (loss) from operations (390 ) (733 ) 112,579 14,433 (1,444 ) 124,445 Other: Income from unconsolidated entities 5,387 753 6,140 Other income – net 5,497 13,231 2,133 20,861 Intercompany interest income 34,121 527 1,505 (36,153 ) — Interest expense (33,388 ) (1,505 ) (571 ) 35,464 — Income from subsidiaries 151,836 29,352 (181,188 ) — Income before income taxes 151,446 — 151,837 29,351 (181,188 ) 151,446 Income tax provision 39,396 39,497 7,635 (47,132 ) 39,396 Net income 112,050 — 112,340 21,716 (134,056 ) 112,050 Other comprehensive income 56 56 Total comprehensive income 112,106 — 112,340 21,716 (134,056 ) 112,106 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended January 31, 2020 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Eliminations Consolidated Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (21,545 ) 20,425 (330,808 ) (5,654 ) (28,834 ) (366,416 ) Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment - net (27,071 ) 232 (26,839 ) Investments in unconsolidated entities (35 ) (4,874 ) (4,909 ) Return of investments in unconsolidated entities 9,507 19,476 28,983 Investment in foreclosed real estate and distressed loans (234 ) (234 ) Return of investments in foreclosed real estate and distressed loans 883 883 Investment paid - intercompany (85,631 ) 85,631 — Intercompany advances 508,290 (20,425 ) (487,865 ) — Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities 508,290 (20,425 ) (103,230 ) 15,483 (402,234 ) (2,116 ) Cash flow (used in) provided by financing activities: Proceeds from loans payable 150,000 552,729 702,729 Principal payments of loans payable (3,405 ) (605,076 ) (608,481 ) Proceeds from stock-based benefit plans, net 4,235 4,235 Purchase of treasury stock (476,024 ) (476,024 ) Dividends paid (14,956 ) (14,956 ) Receipts related to noncontrolling interest, net 44 44 Investment received - intercompany 85,628 (85,628 ) — Intercompany advances (458,004 ) (58,692 ) 516,696 — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (486,745 ) — (311,409 ) (25,367 ) 431,068 (392,453 ) Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash — — (745,447 ) (15,538 ) — (760,985 ) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period — — 1,082,090 237,553 — 1,319,643 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period — — 336,643 222,015 — 558,658 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended January 31, 2019 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Eliminations Consolidated Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (33,260 ) 4,268 (207,541 ) 60,699 (9,391 ) (185,225 ) Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment — net (19,707 ) 131 (19,576 ) Investments in unconsolidated entities (2,235 ) (14,970 ) (17,205 ) Return of investments in unconsolidated entities 42,677 42,677 Investment in foreclosed real estate and distressed loans (130 ) (130 ) Return of investments in foreclosed real estate and distressed loans 482 482 Investment paid - intercompany (20,000 ) 20,000 — Proceeds from the sale of a golf club property 18,220 18,220 Intercompany advances 76,603 345,732 (422,335 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 76,603 345,732 (41,942 ) 46,410 (402,335 ) 24,468 Cash flow (used in) provided by financing activities: Proceeds from loans payable 300,000 509,506 809,506 Debt issuance costs for loans payable (2,058 ) (2,058 ) Principal payments of loans payable (48,222 ) (585,371 ) (633,593 ) Redemption of senior notes (350,000 ) (350,000 ) Proceeds from stock-based benefit plans, net (1,831 ) (1,831 ) Purchase of treasury stock (25,143 ) (25,143 ) Dividends paid (16,369 ) (16,369 ) Investment received - intercompany 20,000 (20,000 ) — Intercompany advances (387,492 ) (44,234 ) 431,726 — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (43,343 ) (350,000 ) (137,772 ) (100,099 ) 411,726 (219,488 ) Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash — — (387,255 ) 7,010 — (380,245 ) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period — — 1,011,867 171,072 — 1,182,939 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period — — 624,612 178,082 — 802,694

Significant Accounting Polici_2

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	Basis of Presentation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Toll Brothers, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Delaware corporation, and its majority owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Investments in 50% or less owned partnerships and affiliates are accounted for using the equity method unless it is determined that we have effective control of the entity, in which case we would consolidate the entity. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. The October 31, 2019 balance sheet amounts and disclosures included herein have been derived from our October 31, 2019 audited financial statements. Since the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements, they should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019 (“ 2019 Form 10-K”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly our financial position as of January 31, 2020 ; the results of our operations and changes in equity for the three -month periods ended January 31, 2020 and 2019 ; and our cash flows for the three -month periods ended January 31, 2020 and 2019
Revenue [Policy Text Block]	Revenue Recognition Home sales revenues: Revenues and cost of revenues from home sales are recognized at the time each home is delivered and title and possession are transferred to the buyer. For the majority of our home closings, our performance obligation to deliver a home is satisfied in less than one year from the date a binding sale agreement is signed. In certain states where we build, we are not able to complete certain outdoor features prior to the closing of the home. To the extent these separate performance obligations are not complete upon the home closing, we defer a portion of the home sales revenues related to these obligations and subsequently recognize the revenue upon completion of such obligations. As of January 31, 2020 , the home sales revenues and related costs we deferred related to these obligations were immaterial. Our contract liabilities, consisting of deposits received from customers for sold but undelivered homes, totaled $417.1 million and $385.6 million at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , respectively. Of the outstanding customer deposits held as of October 31, 2019 , we recognized $85.8 million in home sales revenues during the three months ended January 31, 2020 . Land sales revenues: Our revenues from land sales generally consist of: (1) lot sales to third-party builders within our master planned communities; (2) land sales to joint ventures in which we retain an interest; and (3) bulk sales to third parties of land we have decided no longer meets our development criteria. In general, our performance obligation for each of these land sales is fulfilled upon the delivery of the land, which generally coincides with the receipt of cash consideration from the counterparty. For land sale transactions that contain repurchase options, revenues and related costs are not recognized until the repurchase option expires. In addition, when we sell land to a joint venture in which we retain an interest, we do not recognize revenue or gains on the sale to the extent of our retained interest in such joint venture. Forfeited Customer Deposits: Forfeited customer deposits are recognized in “Home sales revenues” in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income in the period in which we determine that the customer will not complete the purchase of the home and we have the right to retain the deposit. Sales Incentives: In order to promote sales of our homes, we may offer our home buyers sales incentives. These incentives vary by type and amount on a community-by-community and home-by-home basis. Incentives are reflected as a reduction in home sales revenues. Incentives are recognized at the time the home is delivered to the home buyer and we receive the sales proceeds.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by leased assets and provide additional disclosures. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, “Leases: Targeted Improvements” (“ASU 2018-11”), which provides an entity with the option to apply the transition provisions of the new standard at its adoption date instead of at its earliest comparative period presented. ASU 2018-11 also provides an entity with a practical expedient that permits lessors to not separate nonlease components from the associated lease component if certain conditions are met. ASU 2016-02, as amended by ASU 2018-11, became effective for our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2019, and we adopted the new standard using a modified retrospective approach. The prior year period was not recast and our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2019 does not reflect any changes resulting from the adoption of the new standard. We elected to apply the transition provisions that allow us to carry forward our historical assessment of (1) whether contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification, and (3) initial direct costs. In addition, we elected the practical expedient that allows lessees the option to account for lease and non-lease components together as a single component for all classes of underlying assets. As a result of the adoption, we recorded a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability of $114.5 million and $118.5 million , respectively, as of November 1, 2019. The ROU asset is included in “Receivables, prepaid expenses, and other assets” and the corresponding lease liability is included in “Accrued expenses” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The adoption of ASU 2016-02 had no impact on retained earnings and did not materially impact our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income or Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 replaces the current incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate credit losses. ASU 2016-13 will be effective for our fiscal year beginning November 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted as of November 1, 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2016-13 may have on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Inventory (Tables)

Inventory (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory	Inventory at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): January 31, October 31, Land controlled for future communities $ 246,305 $ 182,929 Land owned for future communities 912,323 868,202 Operating communities 7,039,724 6,821,917 $ 8,198,352 $ 7,873,048
Temporarily Closed communities	Information regarding the classification, number, and carrying value of these temporarily closed communities, as of the dates indicated, is provided in the table below: January 31, October 31, Land owned for future communities: Number of communities 15 16 Carrying value (in thousands) $ 114,216 $ 120,857 Operating communities: Number of communities 2 1 Carrying value (in thousands) $ 6,252 $ 2,871
Inventory impairment charges and expensing of costs that it is believed not to be recoverable	The amounts we have provided for inventory impairment charges and the expensing of costs that we believe not to be recoverable, for the periods indicated, are shown in the table below (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Land controlled for future communities $ 1,031 $ 1,777 Operating communities — 5,785 $ 1,031 $ 7,562
Interest incurred, capitalized and expensed	Interest incurred, capitalized, and expensed, for the periods indicated, was as follows (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Interest capitalized, beginning of period $ 311,323 $ 319,364 Interest incurred 43,650 44,422 Interest expensed to home sales cost of revenues (32,774 ) (34,441 ) Interest expensed to land sales cost of revenues (567 ) (352 ) Interest capitalized on investments in unconsolidated entities (881 ) (1,814 ) Previously capitalized interest on investments in unconsolidated entities transferred to inventory 2,988 Interest capitalized, end of period $ 320,751 $ 330,167

Investments in Unconsolidated_2

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Schedule of Investments [Abstract]
Summary of Joint Venture Information [Table Text Block]	The table below provides information as of January 31, 2020 , regarding active joint ventures that we are invested in, by joint venture category ($ amounts in thousands): Land Home Building Rental Property Gibraltar Total Number of unconsolidated entities 8 4 21 7 40 Investment in unconsolidated entities $ 101,946 $ 48,860 $ 191,443 $ 22,103 $ 364,352 Number of unconsolidated entities with funding commitments by the Company 2 1 1 1 5 Company’s remaining funding commitment to unconsolidated entities $ 28,108 $ 1,400 $ 224 $ 6,830 $ 36,562
Summary of Joint Ventures Borrowing information [Table Text Block]	Certain joint ventures in which we have investments obtained debt financing to finance a portion of their activities. The table below provides information at January 31, 2020 , regarding the debt financing obtained by category ($ amounts in thousands): Land Home Building Rental Property Total Number of joint ventures with debt financing 3 1 19 23 Aggregate loan commitments $ 100,842 $ 73,021 $ 1,441,784 $ 1,615,647 Amounts borrowed under loan commitments $ 86,092 $ 73,021 $ 1,009,618 $ 1,168,731
Condensed balance sheet	Condensed Balance Sheets: January 31, October 31, Cash and cash equivalents $ 68,237 $ 85,819 Inventory 516,740 579,226 Loans receivable, net 65,375 56,545 Rental properties 923,356 1,021,848 Rental properties under development 675,921 535,197 Real estate owned 12,274 12,267 Other assets 160,840 212,761 Total assets $ 2,422,743 $ 2,503,663 Debt, net of deferred financing costs $ 1,166,882 $ 1,226,857 Other liabilities 177,092 175,827 Members’ equity 1,078,769 1,100,563 Noncontrolling interest — 416 Total liabilities and equity $ 2,422,743 $ 2,503,663 Company’s net investment in unconsolidated entities (1) $ 364,352 $ 366,252 (1) Differences between our net investment in unconsolidated entities and our underlying equity in the net assets of the entities are primarily a result of impairments related to our investments in unconsolidated entities; interest capitalized on our investments; the estimated fair value of the guarantees provided to the joint ventures; unrealized gains on our retained joint venture interests; gains recognized from the sale of our ownership interests; and distributions from entities in excess of the carrying amount of our net investment.
Condensed statements of operations and comprehensive income	Condensed Statements of Operations: Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Revenues $ 133,170 $ 153,230 Cost of revenues 95,308 131,755 Other expenses 41,183 18,475 Total expenses 136,491 150,230 Gain on disposition of loans and real estate owned — 3,694 (Loss) income from operations (3,321 ) 6,694 Other income 612 647 (Loss) income before income taxes (2,709 ) 7,341 Income tax provision 140 265 Net (loss) income including earnings from noncontrolling interests (2,849 ) 7,076 Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interest — (2,109 ) Net (loss) income attributable to controlling interest $ (2,849 ) $ 4,967 Company’s equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities (1) $ 12,141 $ 6,140 (1) Differences between our equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities and the underlying net income of the entities are primarily a result of distributions from entities in excess of the carrying amount of our net investment; recoveries of previously incurred charges; unrealized gains on our retained joint venture interests; gains recognized from the sale of our investment to our joint venture partner; and our share of the entities’ profits related to home sites purchased by us which reduces our cost basis of the home sites acquired.

Receivables, Prepaid Expenses_2

Receivables, Prepaid Expenses, and Other Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets [Abstract]
Receivables, Prepaid Expenses, and Other Assets [Table Text Block]	Receivables, prepaid expenses, and other assets at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): January 31, 2020 October 31, 2019 Expected recoveries from insurance carriers and others $ 109,048 $ 114,162 Improvement cost receivable 104,416 100,864 Escrow cash held by our captive title company 38,107 32,863 Properties held for rental apartment and commercial development 504,924 367,072 Prepaid expenses 24,652 26,041 Right-of-use asset (1) 108,769 — Other 88,250 74,439 $ 978,166 $ 715,441 (1) On November 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 which resulted in the establishment of a right-of-use asset on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2020. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2019 does not reflect any changes resulting from the adoption of the new standard. See Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies – Recent Accounting Pronouncements” for additional information regarding the adoption of ASU 2016-02.

Loans Payable, Senior Notes a_2

Loans Payable, Senior Notes and Mortgage Company Loan Facility Loans Payable (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Loans Payable [Text Block]	At January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 , loans payable consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): January 31, October 31, Senior unsecured term loan $ 800,000 $ 800,000 Revolving credit facility borrowings 150,000 — Loans payable – other 330,147 314,577 Deferred issuance costs (2,964 ) (3,128 ) $ 1,277,183 $ 1,111,449

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued expenses	Accrued expenses at January 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 consisted of the following (amounts in thousands): January 31, October 31, Land, land development, and construction $ 169,203 $ 192,658 Compensation and employee benefits 149,636 183,592 Escrow liability 36,891 31,587 Self-insurance 192,115 193,405 Warranty 188,916 201,886 Lease liabilities (1) 113,534 — Deferred income 53,385 51,678 Interest 48,630 31,307 Commitments to unconsolidated entities 9,068 9,283 Other 50,170 55,536 $ 1,011,548 $ 950,932 (1) On November 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 which resulted in the establishment of lease liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2020. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2019 does not reflect any changes resulting from the adoption of the new standard. See Note 1, “Significant Accounting Policies – Recent Accounting Pronouncements” for additional information regarding the adoption of ASU 2016-02.
Changes in the warranty accrual	The table below provides, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of the changes in our warranty accrual (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Balance, beginning of period $ 201,886 $ 258,831 Additions – homes closed during the period 7,024 6,625 Increase (decrease) in accruals for homes closed in prior years 1,218 (691 ) Charges incurred (21,212 ) (27,439 ) Balance, end of period $ 188,916 $ 237,326

Stock-Based Benefit Plans (Tabl

Stock-Based Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense and income tax benefit recognized	Information regarding the amount of total stock-based compensation expense and tax benefit recognized by us, for the periods indicated, is as follows (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Total stock-based compensation expense recognized $ 13,383 $ 8,585 Income tax benefit recognized $ 3,407 $ 2,256

Stock Repurchase Program and _2

Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividend (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program	The table below provides, for the periods indicated, information about our share repurchase programs: Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Number of shares purchased (in thousands) 11,686 785 Average price per share $ 40.73 $ 32.02 Remaining authorization at January 31 (in thousands) 8,314 19,787

Earnings Per Share Information

Earnings Per Share Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income per share calculation	The table below provides, for the periods indicated, information pertaining to the calculation of earnings per share, common stock equivalents, weighted-average number of antidilutive options, and shares issued (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Numerator: Net income as reported $ 56,876 $ 112,050 Denominator: Basic weighted-average shares 138,145 146,751 Common stock equivalents (1) 1,744 1,281 Diluted weighted-average shares 139,889 148,032 Other information: Weighted-average number of antidilutive options and restricted stock units (2) 675 2,623 Shares issued under stock incentive and employee stock purchase plans 547 510 (1) Common stock equivalents represent the dilutive effect of outstanding in-the-money stock options using the treasury stock method and shares expected to be issued upon the conversion of restricted stock units under our equity award programs. (2) Weighted-average number of antidilutive options and restricted stock units are based upon the average closing price of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange for the period.

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)

Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis	The table below provides, as of the dates indicated, a summary of assets/(liabilities) related to our financial instruments, measured at fair value on a recurring basis (amounts in thousands): Fair value Financial Instrument Fair value hierarchy January 31, October 31, 2019 Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale Level 2 $ 111,995 $ 218,777 Forward Loan Commitments — Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale Level 2 $ 181 $ 298 Interest Rate Lock Commitments (“IRLCs”) Level 2 $ 852 $ 964 Forward Loan Commitments — IRLCs Level 2 $ (852 ) $ (964 )
Aggregate unpaid principal and fair value of mortgage loans held for sale	The table below provides, as of the dates indicated, the aggregate unpaid principal and fair value of mortgage loans held for sale (amounts in thousands): Aggregate unpaid principal balance Fair value Excess At January 31, 2020 $ 110,756 $ 111,995 $ 1,239 At October 31, 2019 $ 216,280 $ 218,777 $ 2,497
Fair value of inventory adjusted for impairment	The table below provides, for the periods indicated, the number of operating communities that we reviewed for potential impairment, the number of operating communities in which we recognized impairment charges, the amount of impairment charges recognized, and, as of the end of the period indicated, the fair value of those communities, net of impairment charges ($ amounts in thousands): Impaired operating communities Three months ended: Number of Number of Fair value of Impairment charges recognized Fiscal 2020: January 31 65 — $ — $ — $ — Fiscal 2019: January 31 (1) 49 5 $ 37,282 $ 5,785 April 30 (2) 64 6 $ 36,159 17,495 July 31 69 3 $ 5,436 1,100 October 31 (3) 71 7 $ 18,910 6,695 $ 31,075 (1) Includes impairments of $2.8 million ( one community), $1.5 million ( three communities), and $1.5 million ( one community) located in our City Living, North, and South segments, respectively. (2) Includes impairments of $2.0 million ( one community), $15.0 million ( four communities), and $0.5 million ( one community) located in our City Living, North, and South segments, respectively. (3) Includes impairments of $5.1 million ( four communities), $0.6 million ( two communities) and $1.0 million ( one community) located in our North, South, and Pacific segments, respectively
Book value and estimated fair value of the Company's debt	The table below provides, as of the dates indicated, the book value and estimated fair value of our debt (amounts in thousands): January 31, 2020 October 31, 2019 Fair value Book value Estimated fair value Book value Estimated fair value Loans payable (1) Level 2 $ 1,280,147 $ 1,281,745 $ 1,114,577 $ 1,112,040 Senior notes (2) Level 1 2,669,876 2,849,347 2,669,876 2,823,043 Mortgage company loan facility (3) Level 2 97,653 97,653 150,000 150,000 $ 4,047,676 $ 4,228,745 $ 3,934,453 $ 4,085,083 (1) The estimated fair value of loans payable was based upon contractual cash flows discounted at interest rates that we believed were available to us for loans with similar terms and remaining maturities as of the applicable valuation date. (2) The estimated fair value of our senior notes is based upon their market prices as of the applicable valuation date. (3) We believe that the carrying value of our mortgage company loan borrowings approximates their fair value.
Operating communities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]	The table below summarizes, for the periods indicated, the ranges of certain quantitative unobservable inputs utilized in determining the fair value of impaired operating communities: Three months ended: Selling price per unit ($ in thousands) Sales pace per year (in units) Discount rate Fiscal 2020: January 31 — — — Fiscal 2019: January 31 836 - 13,495 2 - 12 12.5% - 15.8% April 30 372 - 1,915 2 - 19 12.0% - 26.0% July 31 530 - 1,113 2 - 9 7.8% - 13% October 31 478 - 857 2 - 5 13.8% - 14.5%

Other Income - Net (Tables)

Other Income - Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income - net	The table below provides the significant components of other income – net (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Interest income $ 4,902 $ 5,872 Income from ancillary businesses 522 13,844 Management fee income from home building unconsolidated entities, net 1,346 1,608 Other (475 ) (463 ) Total other income – net $ 6,295 $ 20,861
Revenues and expenses of non-core ancillary businesses	The table below provides, for the periods indicated, revenues and expenses for our ancillary businesses (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Revenues $ 26,410 $ 32,283 Expenses $ 25,888 $ 30,625 Other income $ 12,186

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	Information regarding our remaining lease payments as of January 31, 2020 is provided in the table below (amounts in thousands): Year ended January 31, 2020 2020 (a) $ 11,899 2021 18,237 2022 16,794 2023 14,698 2024 11,722 Thereafter 211,869 Total lease payments (b) 285,219 Less: Interest (c) 171,685 Present value of lease liabilities $ 113,534 (a) Remaining payments are for the nine months ending October 31, 2020
Company land purchase commitments	Information regarding our land purchase commitments, as of the dates indicated, is provided in the table below (amounts in thousands): January 31, 2020 October 31, 2019 Aggregate purchase commitments: Unrelated parties $ 2,716,710 $ 2,349,900 Unconsolidated entities that the Company has investments in 10,077 10,826 Total $ 2,726,787 $ 2,360,726 Deposits against aggregate purchase commitments $ 199,907 $ 168,778 Additional cash required to acquire land 2,526,880 2,191,948 Total $ 2,726,787 $ 2,360,726 Amount of additional cash required to acquire land included in accrued expenses $ 14,250 $ 14,620
Company mortgage commitments	Information regarding our mortgage commitments, as of the dates indicated, is provided in the table below (amounts in thousands): January 31, October 31, 2019 Aggregate mortgage loan commitments: IRLCs $ 565,001 $ 565,634 Non-IRLCs 1,484,667 1,364,972 Total $ 2,049,668 $ 1,930,606 Investor commitments to purchase: IRLCs $ 565,001 $ 565,634 Mortgage loans held for sale 101,062 208,591 Total $ 666,063 $ 774,225

Information on Segments (Tables

Information on Segments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Revenue and income (loss) before income taxes and total assets	Revenue and income (loss) before income taxes for each of our segments, for the periods indicated, were as follows (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 (Restated) Revenues: Traditional Home Building: North $ 254,059 $ 271,518 Mid-Atlantic 162,476 134,898 South 183,630 176,928 Mountain 263,096 226,399 Pacific 395,356 444,049 Traditional Home Building 1,258,617 1,253,792 City Living 39,835 68,594 Corporate and other (1,115 ) (3,078 ) Total home sales revenue 1,297,337 1,319,308 Land sales revenue 34,094 43,873 Total revenue $ 1,331,431 $ 1,363,181 Income (loss) before income taxes: Traditional Home Building: North $ 2,531 $ 15,070 Mid-Atlantic 6,988 7,140 South 9,077 15,666 Mountain 17,585 25,603 Pacific 63,322 91,632 Traditional Home Building 99,503 155,111 City Living 9,549 14,642 Corporate and other (43,120 ) (18,307 ) Total $ 65,932 $ 151,446 “Corporate and other” is comprised principally of general corporate expenses such as our executive offices; the corporate finance, accounting, audit, tax, human resources, risk management, information technology, marketing, and legal groups; interest income; income from certain of our ancillary businesses, including Gibraltar; and income from our Rental Property Joint Ventures and Gibraltar Joint Ventures. Total assets for each of our segments, as of the dates indicated, are shown in the table below (amounts in thousands): January 31, October 31, (Restated) Traditional Home Building: North $ 1,574,303 $ 1,487,012 Mid-Atlantic 908,884 854,470 South 1,234,819 1,165,974 Mountain 1,917,134 1,769,649 Pacific 2,611,868 2,627,417 Traditional Home Building 8,247,008 7,904,522 City Living 546,468 529,507 Corporate and other 1,793,730 2,394,109 Total $ 10,587,206 $ 10,828,138

Supplemental Disclosure to Co_2

Supplemental Disclosure to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental disclosures to the statements of cash flows	The following are supplemental disclosures to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands): Three months ended January 31, 2020 2019 Cash flow information: Interest paid, net of amount capitalized $ 495 Interest capitalized, net of amount paid $ 11,686 Income tax payments $ 45,752 $ 81,818 Income tax refunds $ 1,315 $ 877 Noncash activity: Cost of inventory acquired through seller financing, municipal bonds, or included in accrued expenses, net $ 21,827 $ 72,731 Increase in inventory for capitalized interest, our share of earnings, and allocation of basis difference in land purchased from unconsolidated entities, net $ (2,960 ) Increase in receivables, prepaid expenses, and other assets and accrued expenses related to the adoption of ASU 2016-02 $ 108,769 Reclassification from inventory to property, construction, and office equipment, net due to the adoption of ASC 606 $ 104,807 Net decrease in inventory and retained earnings due to the adoption of ASC 606 $ 8,989 Net increase in accrued expenses and decrease in retained earnings due to the adoption of ASC 606 $ 6,541 Net decrease in investment in unconsolidated entities and retained earnings due to the adoption of ASC 606 $ 2,457 Noncontrolling interest $ 2,610 $ 32,914 Transfer of other assets to inventory $ 7,100 Transfer of other assets to investment in unconsolidated entities, net $ 24,736 $ 9,398 At January 31, 2020 2019 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash Cash and cash equivalents $ 519,793 $ 801,734 Restricted cash included in receivables, prepaid expenses, and other assets 38,865 960 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the Condensed Consolidated $ 558,658 $ 802,694

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_2

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
Senior Notes issued by Subsidiary Issuer [Table Text Block]	At January 31, 2020 , our 100% -owned subsidiary, Toll Brothers Finance Corp. (the “Subsidiary Issuer”), has issued the following outstanding Senior Notes (amounts in thousands): Original amount issued and amount outstanding 5.875% Senior Notes due February 15, 2022 $ 419,876 4.375% Senior Notes due April 15, 2023 $ 400,000 5.625% Senior Notes due January 15, 2024 $ 250,000 4.875% Senior Notes due November 15, 2025 $ 350,000 4.875% Senior Notes due March 15, 2027 $ 450,000 4.350% Senior Notes due February 15, 2028 $ 400,000 3.80% Senior Notes due November 1, 2029 $ 400,000
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information	Supplemental consolidating financial information of Toll Brothers, Inc., the Subsidiary Issuer, the Guarantor Subsidiaries, the Nonguarantor Subsidiaries, and the eliminations to arrive at Toll Brothers, Inc. on a consolidated basis is presented below ($ amounts in thousands). Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at January 31, 2020 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents — — 336,479 183,314 — 519,793 Inventory 8,102,794 95,558 8,198,352 Property, construction and office equipment, net 275,830 9,955 285,785 Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets 5,840 300,894 750,123 (78,691 ) 978,166 Mortgage loans held for sale 111,995 111,995 Customer deposits held in escrow 71,568 273 71,841 Investments in unconsolidated entities 44,361 319,991 364,352 Investments in and advances to consolidated entities 4,721,368 2,724,966 185,371 147,413 (7,779,118 ) — Income taxes receivable 56,922 56,922 4,784,130 2,724,966 9,317,297 1,618,622 (7,857,809 ) 10,587,206 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Loans payable 1,275,341 36,100 (34,258 ) 1,277,183 Senior notes 2,660,352 2,660,352 Mortgage company loan facility 97,653 97,653 Customer deposits 414,790 2,302 417,092 Accounts payable 283,119 31,363 314,482 Accrued expenses 6,776 46,773 572,041 462,991 (77,033 ) 1,011,548 Advances from consolidated entities 527,929 507,995 (1,035,924 ) — Income taxes payable 103,816 103,816 Total liabilities 110,592 2,707,125 3,073,220 1,138,404 (1,147,215 ) 5,882,126 Equity Stockholders’ equity Common stock 1,529 48 3,006 (3,054 ) 1,529 Additional paid-in capital 723,109 49,400 199,034 (248,434 ) 723,109 Retained earnings (deficit) 4,834,273 (31,559 ) 6,244,029 228,649 (6,459,106 ) 4,816,286 Treasury stock, at cost (879,820 ) (879,820 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,553 ) (5,553 ) Total stockholders’ equity 4,673,538 17,841 6,244,077 430,689 (6,710,594 ) 4,655,551 Noncontrolling interest 49,529 49,529 Total equity 4,673,538 17,841 6,244,077 480,218 (6,710,594 ) 4,705,080 4,784,130 2,724,966 9,317,297 1,618,622 (7,857,809 ) 10,587,206 Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet at October 31, 2019 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Eliminations Consolidated ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents — — 1,082,067 203,947 — 1,286,014 Inventory 7,791,759 81,289 7,873,048 Property, construction and office equipment, net 263,140 10,272 273,412 Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets 224,681 610,541 (119,781 ) 715,441 Mortgage loans held for sale 218,777 218,777 Customer deposits held in escrow 74,303 100 74,403 Investments in unconsolidated entities 50,594 315,658 366,252 Investments in and advances to consolidated entities 5,172,737 2,704,551 163,371 147,413 (8,188,072 ) — Income taxes receivable 20,791 20,791 5,193,528 2,704,551 9,649,915 1,587,997 (8,307,853 ) 10,828,138 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Loans payable 1,109,614 36,092 (34,257 ) 1,111,449 Senior notes 2,659,898 2,659,898 Mortgage company loan facility 150,000 150,000 Customer deposits 383,583 2,013 385,596 Accounts payable 347,715 884 348,599 Accrued expenses 754 26,812 569,476 443,180 (89,290 ) 950,932 Advances from consolidated entities 1,052,370 503,058 (1,555,428 ) — Income taxes payable 102,971 102,971 Total liabilities 103,725 2,686,710 3,462,758 1,135,227 (1,678,975 ) 5,709,445 Equity Stockholders’ equity Common stock 1,529 48 3,006 (3,054 ) 1,529 Additional paid-in capital 726,879 49,400 177,034 (226,434 ) 726,879 Retained earnings (deficit) 4,792,409 (31,559 ) 6,187,109 225,853 (6,399,390 ) 4,774,422 Treasury stock, at cost (425,183 ) (425,183 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,831 ) (5,831 ) Total stockholders’ equity 5,089,803 17,841 6,187,157 405,893 (6,628,878 ) 5,071,816 Noncontrolling interest 46,877 46,877 Total equity 5,089,803 17,841 6,187,157 452,770 (6,628,878 ) 5,118,693 5,193,528 2,704,551 9,649,915 1,587,997 (8,307,853 ) 10,828,138 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three months ended January 31, 2020 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Home sales 1,289,377 7,960 1,297,337 Land sales and other 17,796 58,275 (41,977 ) 34,094 — — 1,307,173 66,235 (41,977 ) 1,331,431 Cost of revenues: Home sales 1,053,702 6,002 196 1,059,900 Land sales and other 11,858 38,835 (18,411 ) 32,282 — — 1,065,560 44,837 (18,215 ) 1,092,182 Selling, general and administrative 52 24 197,950 16,796 (23,069 ) 191,753 Income (loss) from operations (52 ) (24 ) 43,663 4,602 (693 ) 47,496 Other: Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities 14,202 (2,061 ) 12,141 Other income – net 4,666 968 661 6,295 Intercompany interest income 36,370 1,505 1,293 (39,168 ) — Interest expense (36,346 ) (1,293 ) (1,561 ) 39,200 — Income from subsidiaries 65,984 3,241 (69,225 ) — Income before income taxes 65,932 — 65,984 3,241 (69,225 ) 65,932 Income tax provision 9,056 9,063 444 (9,507 ) 9,056 Net income 56,876 — 56,921 2,797 (59,718 ) 56,876 Other comprehensive income 278 278 Total comprehensive income 57,154 — 56,921 2,797 (59,718 ) 57,154 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three months ended January 31, 2019 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Eliminations Consolidated Revenues: Home sales 1,292,196 27,112 1,319,308 Land sales and other 15,333 73,315 (44,775 ) 43,873 — — 1,307,529 100,427 (44,775 ) 1,363,181 Cost of revenues: Home sales 1,020,895 21,350 1,042,245 Land sales and other 4,138 45,891 (15,776 ) 34,253 — — 1,025,033 67,241 (15,776 ) 1,076,498 Selling, general and administrative 390 733 169,917 18,753 (27,555 ) 162,238 Income (loss) from operations (390 ) (733 ) 112,579 14,433 (1,444 ) 124,445 Other: Income from unconsolidated entities 5,387 753 6,140 Other income – net 5,497 13,231 2,133 20,861 Intercompany interest income 34,121 527 1,505 (36,153 ) — Interest expense (33,388 ) (1,505 ) (571 ) 35,464 — Income from subsidiaries 151,836 29,352 (181,188 ) — Income before income taxes 151,446 — 151,837 29,351 (181,188 ) 151,446 Income tax provision 39,396 39,497 7,635 (47,132 ) 39,396 Net income 112,050 — 112,340 21,716 (134,056 ) 112,050 Other comprehensive income 56 56 Total comprehensive income 112,106 — 112,340 21,716 (134,056 ) 112,106 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended January 31, 2020 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Eliminations Consolidated Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (21,545 ) 20,425 (330,808 ) (5,654 ) (28,834 ) (366,416 ) Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment - net (27,071 ) 232 (26,839 ) Investments in unconsolidated entities (35 ) (4,874 ) (4,909 ) Return of investments in unconsolidated entities 9,507 19,476 28,983 Investment in foreclosed real estate and distressed loans (234 ) (234 ) Return of investments in foreclosed real estate and distressed loans 883 883 Investment paid - intercompany (85,631 ) 85,631 — Intercompany advances 508,290 (20,425 ) (487,865 ) — Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities 508,290 (20,425 ) (103,230 ) 15,483 (402,234 ) (2,116 ) Cash flow (used in) provided by financing activities: Proceeds from loans payable 150,000 552,729 702,729 Principal payments of loans payable (3,405 ) (605,076 ) (608,481 ) Proceeds from stock-based benefit plans, net 4,235 4,235 Purchase of treasury stock (476,024 ) (476,024 ) Dividends paid (14,956 ) (14,956 ) Receipts related to noncontrolling interest, net 44 44 Investment received - intercompany 85,628 (85,628 ) — Intercompany advances (458,004 ) (58,692 ) 516,696 — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (486,745 ) — (311,409 ) (25,367 ) 431,068 (392,453 ) Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash — — (745,447 ) (15,538 ) — (760,985 ) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period — — 1,082,090 237,553 — 1,319,643 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period — — 336,643 222,015 — 558,658 Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended January 31, 2019 : Toll Brothers, Inc. Subsidiary Issuer Guarantor Subsidiaries Nonguarantor Eliminations Consolidated Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (33,260 ) 4,268 (207,541 ) 60,699 (9,391 ) (185,225 ) Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment — net (19,707 ) 131 (19,576 ) Investments in unconsolidated entities (2,235 ) (14,970 ) (17,205 ) Return of investments in unconsolidated entities 42,677 42,677 Investment in foreclosed real estate and distressed loans (130 ) (130 ) Return of investments in foreclosed real estate and distressed loans 482 482 Investment paid - intercompany (20,000 ) 20,000 — Proceeds from the sale of a golf club property 18,220 18,220 Intercompany advances 76,603 345,732 (422,335 ) — Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 76,603 345,732 (41,942 ) 46,410 (402,335 ) 24,468 Cash flow (used in) provided by financing activities: Proceeds from loans payable 300,000 509,506 809,506 Debt issuance costs for loans payable (2,058 ) (2,058 ) Principal payments of loans payable (48,222 ) (585,371 ) (633,593 ) Redemption of senior notes (350,000 ) (350,000 ) Proceeds from stock-based benefit plans, net (1,831 ) (1,831 ) Purchase of treasury stock (25,143 ) (25,143 ) Dividends paid (16,369 ) (16,369 ) Investment received - intercompany 20,000 (20,000 ) — Intercompany advances (387,492 ) (44,234 ) 431,726 — Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (43,343 ) (350,000 ) (137,772 ) (100,099 ) 411,726 (219,488 ) Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash — — (387,255 ) 7,010 — (380,245 ) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period — — 1,011,867 171,072 — 1,182,939 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period — — 624,612 178,082 — 802,694

Significant Accounting Polici_3

Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Nov. 01, 2019	Oct. 31, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Customer Advances and Deposits	$ 417,092,000		$ 385,596,000	$ 385,600,000
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	108,769,000		0
Operating Lease, Liability	113,534,000		$ 0
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	108,800,000	$ 114,500,000
Operating Lease, Liability		$ 118,500,000
Home Building [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized	$ 85,800,000

Acquisition (Details Textuals)

Acquisition (Details Textuals)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2020USD ($)communitieshome_sites	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)communitieshome_sites	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)luxury_homes	May 20, 2019USD ($)home_sites
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Homes to be Delivered | luxury_homes			6,461
Sales Value of Outstanding Homes to be Delivered			$ 5,450,000,000
Sharp Residential [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity		Sharp Residential, LLC
Sabal Homes [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity		Sabal Homes LLC
Sharp Residential and Sabal Homes [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired		$ 162,400,000
Number of home sites included in acquisition | home_sites		2,550
Number of Homes to be Delivered | home_sites				204
Sales Value of Outstanding Homes to be Delivered				$ 96,100,000
Average Sales Price of Backlog				$ 471,100
Business acquisition, number of selling communities | communities		22
Thrive Residential [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity	Thrive Residential
Subsequent Event [Member] | Thrive Residential [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	$ 53,300,000
Number of home sites included in acquisition | home_sites	680
Business acquisition, number of selling communities | communities	10

Inventory (Details)

Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Total Inventory
Inventory	$ 8,198,352	$ 7,873,048
Land controlled for future communities [Member]
Total Inventory
Inventory	246,305	182,929
Land Owned for Future Communities [Member]
Total Inventory
Inventory	912,323	868,202
Operating communities [Member]
Total Inventory
Inventory	$ 7,039,724	$ 6,821,917

Inventory (Details 1)

Inventory (Details 1) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)communities	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)communities
Land Owned for Future Communities [Member]
Temporarily Closed communities
Number of Communities (in ones) | communities	15	16
Carrying Value | $	$ 114,216	$ 120,857
Operating communities [Member]
Temporarily Closed communities
Number of Communities (in ones) | communities	2	1
Carrying Value | $	$ 6,252	$ 2,871

Inventory (Details 2)

Inventory (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	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

Inventory (Details 3)

Inventory (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Real estate inventory capitalized interest costs [Line Items]
Interest capitalized, beginning of period	$ 311,323	$ 319,364
Interest incurred	43,650	44,422
Interest capitalized on investments in unconsolidated entities	(881)	(1,814)
Previously capitalized interest on investments in unconsolidated entities transferred to inventory		2,988
Interest capitalized, end of period	320,751	330,167
Home Building [Member]
Real estate inventory capitalized interest costs [Line Items]
Interest expensed to cost of revenues	(32,774)	(34,441)
Land [Member]
Real estate inventory capitalized interest costs [Line Items]
Interest expensed to cost of revenues	$ (567)	$ (352)

Inventory (Details Textual)

Inventory (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Purchase Obligation	$ 2,726,787	$ 2,360,726
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Aggregated Disclosure [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of VIE Land Purchase Contracts (in ones)	129	127
Land Purchase Commitment To Unrelated Party [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Purchase Obligation	$ 2,716,710	$ 2,349,900
Land Purchase Commitment To Unrelated Party [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Aggregated Disclosure [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Purchase Obligation	2,390,000	2,000,000
Land Parcel Purchase Commitment [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Deposits against Aggregate Purchase Commitments	199,907	168,778
Land Parcel Purchase Commitment [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Aggregated Disclosure [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Deposits against Aggregate Purchase Commitments	$ 181,100	$ 149,200

Investments in Unconsolidated_3

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 1) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)joint_ventures	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of Joint Ventures | joint_ventures	40
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures | $	$ 364,352	$ 366,252
Number of joint venture with funding commitments | joint_ventures	5
Other Commitment | $	$ 36,562
Land Development Joint Ventures [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of Joint Ventures | joint_ventures	8
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures | $	$ 101,946
Number of joint venture with funding commitments | joint_ventures	2
Home Building Joint Ventures, Total [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of Joint Ventures | joint_ventures	4
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures | $	$ 48,860
Number of joint venture with funding commitments | joint_ventures	1
Rental Joint Ventures, including the Trust [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of Joint Ventures | joint_ventures	21
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures | $	$ 191,443
Number of joint venture with funding commitments | joint_ventures	1
Gibraltar Joint Ventures [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of Joint Ventures | joint_ventures	7
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures | $	$ 22,103
Number of joint venture with funding commitments | joint_ventures	1
Commitment To Advance Or Invest In Affiliates Subsidiaries And Joint Venture [Member] | Land Development Joint Ventures [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Other Commitment | $	$ 28,108
Commitment To Advance Or Invest In Affiliates Subsidiaries And Joint Venture [Member] | Home Building Joint Ventures, Total [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Other Commitment | $	1,400
Commitment To Advance Or Invest In Affiliates Subsidiaries And Joint Venture [Member] | Rental Joint Ventures, including the Trust [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Other Commitment | $	224
Commitment To Advance Or Invest In Affiliates Subsidiaries And Joint Venture [Member] | Gibraltar Joint Ventures [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Other Commitment | $	$ 6,830

Investments in Unconsolidated_4

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 2) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)joint_ventures
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of joint ventures with loan commitments | joint_ventures	23
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,615,647
Amounts borrowed under commitments	$ 1,168,731
Land Development Joint Ventures [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of joint ventures with loan commitments | joint_ventures	3
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 100,842
Amounts borrowed under commitments	$ 86,092
Home Building Joint Ventures, Total [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of joint ventures with loan commitments | joint_ventures	1
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 73,021
Amounts borrowed under commitments	$ 73,021
Rental Joint Ventures, including the Trust [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of joint ventures with loan commitments | joint_ventures	19
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,441,784
Amounts borrowed under commitments	$ 1,009,618

Investments in Unconsolidated_5

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)joint_venturesHomes_soldrental_unitshome_sites	Jan. 31, 2019USD ($)Homes_soldhome_sites	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue	$ 133,170	$ 153,230
Revenues	1,331,431	$ 1,363,181
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	364,352		$ 366,252
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	1,615,647
Long-term Line of Credit	1,168,731
Other Commitment	$ 36,562
Number of Joint Ventures | joint_ventures	40
Rental Property Joint Ventures Northern New Jersey [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			76,000
Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2020 [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 121,500
Long-term Line of Credit	0
Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2019 [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	134,400
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 38,900
Land Development Joint Ventures [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Home sites sold | home_sites	164	201
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue	$ 24,700	$ 89,800
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	100,842
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 86,092
Home Building Joint Ventures, Total [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Home sites sold | Homes_sold	23	17
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue	$ 67,100	$ 27,300
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	73,021
Long-term Line of Credit	73,021
Home Building Joint Venture Metro New York Five [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	76,600		236,500
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 73,000
Rental Joint Ventures, including the Trust [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Real Estate Properties | joint_ventures	26
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,441,784
Long-term Line of Credit	$ 1,009,618
Toll Brothers Realty Trust [Member] | Co-venturer [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	33.30%
Toll Brothers Realty Trust [Member] | Management [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	33.30%
Rental Property Joint Ventures Northern New Jersey [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments	$ 16,800
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal	$ 10,700
Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2020 [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Real Estate Properties | joint_ventures	2
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	$ 25,000
Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2019 [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Real Estate Properties | joint_ventures	2
Land sales earnings, net		$ 8,400
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	$ 15,600
Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2019 [Member] | Co-venturer [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	75.00%
Land Development Joint Ventures [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	$ 101,946
Number of Joint Ventures | joint_ventures	8
Land Development Joint Ventures [Member] | Equity Method Investee [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Home sites sold | home_sites	42	107
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue	$ 3,500	$ 71,200
Toll Brothers Realty Trust [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	33.30%
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	$ 0
Property Management Fee Revenue	$ 300	300
Gibraltar Land Banking & Development Joint Ventures [Member] [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	25.00%
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	$ 21,400
Number of Joint Ventures | joint_ventures	6
Single Family Build to Rent JV [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	$ 1,100
Occupied or Ready for Occupancy [Member] | Rental Joint Ventures, including the Trust [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Units in Real Estate Property | rental_units	2,000
Lease up Stage [Member] | Rental Joint Ventures, including the Trust [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Units in Real Estate Property | rental_units	1,250
Asset under Construction [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Units in Real Estate Property | rental_units	200
Asset under Construction [Member] | Rental Joint Ventures, including the Trust [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Units in Real Estate Property | rental_units	4,800
In Planning Phase [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Units in Real Estate Property | rental_units	13,400
Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2019 [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Payments to Acquire and Develop Real Estate		41,900
Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2020 [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Payments to Acquire and Develop Real Estate	$ 51,000
Rental Joint Ventures, including the Trust [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Real Estate Investment Property, at Cost			95,500
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Rental Joint Ventures, including the Trust [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of Real Estate Properties | joint_ventures	5
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	$ 157,900		145,800
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity	43,500		$ 41,000
Land [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Revenues	34,094	43,873
Land [Member] | Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2020 [Member] | Co-venturer [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Revenues	26,200
Land [Member] | Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2019 [Member] | Co-venturer [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Revenues		$ 39,800
Commitment To Advance Or Invest In Affiliates Subsidiaries And Joint Venture [Member] | Land Development Joint Ventures [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Other Commitment	28,108
Commitment To Advance Or Invest In Affiliates Subsidiaries And Joint Venture [Member] | Gibraltar Land Banking & Development Joint Ventures [Member] [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Other Commitment	100,000
Commitment To Advance Or Invest In Affiliates Subsidiaries And Joint Venture [Member] | Single Family Build to Rent JV [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Other Commitment	$ 60,000
Minimum [Member] | Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2020 [Member] | Co-venturer [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Minimum [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2019 [Member] | Co-venturer [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%
Maximum [Member] | Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2020 [Member] | Co-venturer [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	70.00%
Maximum [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Rental Property Joint Ventures new fiscal 2019 [Member] | Co-venturer [Member]
Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities (Textual) [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	98.00%

Investments in Unconsolidated_6

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details Textual 2) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)joint_ventures	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)joint_ventures
Statement of Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,615,647
Amounts borrowed under commitments	$ 1,168,731
Number Of Entities That Are Considered Variable Interest Entities | joint_ventures	16	18
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	$ 364,352	$ 366,252
Other Commitment	36,562
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Statement of Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities [Line Items]
Guarantees, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 5,500
Number Of Unconsolidated Entities That Are Considered Variable Interest Entities | joint_ventures	11	13
Equity Method Investee [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Aggregated Disclosure [Member]
Statement of Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities [Line Items]
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	$ 43,700	$ 37,000
Indirect Guarantee of Indebtedness [Member] | Equity Method Investee [Member]
Statement of Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	1,270,000
Guarantees, Repayment and Carry Cost, Maximum	183,100
Amounts borrowed under commitments	825,300
Maximum repapyment and carry cost guarantee obligation for borrowings by JV	$ 114,100
Indirect Guarantee of Indebtedness [Member] | Equity Method Investee [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Statement of Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Term	P7M
Indirect Guarantee of Indebtedness [Member] | Equity Method Investee [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Statement of Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Term	P3Y10M24D
Indirect Guarantee of Indebtedness [Member] | Equity Method Investee [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Aggregated Disclosure [Member]
Statement of Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities [Line Items]
Guarantees, Repayment and Carry Cost, Maximum	$ 11,100	76,000
Maximum repapyment and carry cost guarantee obligation for borrowings by JV	0	76,000
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	42,000	76,000
Commitment To Advance Or Invest In Affiliates Subsidiaries And Joint Ventures [Member] | Equity Method Investee [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary, Aggregated Disclosure [Member]
Statement of Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities [Line Items]
Other Commitment	$ 6,800	8,300
Rental Joint Ventures, including Trusts i and II [Member] | Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Statement of Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Entities [Line Items]
Number of Real Estate Properties | joint_ventures	5
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	$ 157,900	145,800
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity	$ 43,500	$ 41,000

Investments in Unconsolidated_7

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Condensed Balance Sheets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 68,237	$ 85,819
Inventory	516,740	579,226
Loans receivable, net	65,375	56,545
Rental properties	923,356	1,021,848
Rental properties under development	675,921	535,197
Real estate owned	12,274	12,267
Other assets	160,840	212,761
Total assets	2,422,743	2,503,663
Debt, net of deferred financing costs	1,166,882	1,226,857
Other liabilities	177,092	175,827
Member's equity	1,078,769	1,100,563
Noncontrolling interest	0	416
Total liabilities and equity	2,422,743	2,503,663
Investments in unconsolidated entities	$ 364,352	$ 366,252

Investments in Unconsolidated_8

Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income:
Revenues	$ 133,170	$ 153,230
Cost of revenues	95,308	131,755
Other expenses	41,183	18,475
Total expenses	136,491	150,230
Gain on disposition of loans and real estate owned	0	3,694
Income (loss) from operations	(3,321)	6,694
Other income	612	647
Income (loss) before income taxes	(2,709)	7,341
Income tax provision	140	265
Net income (loss) including earnings from noncontrolling interests	(2,849)	7,076
Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(2,109)
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest	(2,849)	4,967
Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ 12,141	$ 6,140

Receivables, Prepaid Expenses_3

Receivables, Prepaid Expenses, and Other Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets [Line Items]
Expected recoveries from insurance carriers and others	$ 109,048	$ 114,162
Improvement cost receivable	104,416	100,864
Escrow cash held by our captive title company	38,107	32,863
Property held for rental apartment and commercial development	504,924	367,072
Prepaid expenses	24,652	26,041
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	108,769	0
Other	88,250	74,439
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	978,166	715,441
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] | Rental Joint Ventures, including Trusts i and II [Member]
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets	$ 157,900	$ 145,800

Loans Payable, Senior Notes a_3

Loans Payable, Senior Notes and Mortgage Company Loan Facility Loans Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Other Loans Payable	$ 330,147	$ 314,577
Loans payable	1,277,183	1,111,449
Senior unsecured term loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	800,000	800,000
Deferred Finance Costs, Net	$ (2,964)	$ (3,128)

Loans Payable, Senior Notes a_4

Loans Payable, Senior Notes and Mortgage Company Loan Facility Term Loan Facility (Details Textual 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Senior unsecured term loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unsecured Long-term Debt, Noncurrent	$ 800,000	$ 800,000
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End	2.70%
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%

Loans Payable, Senior Notes a_5

Loans Payable, Senior Notes and Mortgage Company Loan Facility Credit Facility (Details Textual 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 09, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 1,615,647
Long-term Line of Credit		1,168,731
Oct 2019 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 1,905,000
Debt Instrument, Term		5 years
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End		2.77%
May 2016 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Term		5 years
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date		May 1, 2021
Maximum Permissible Leverage Ratio		175.00%
Minimum Net Worth Required for Compliance		$ 2,240,000
Existing Leverage Ratio		0.72
Tangible Net Worth		$ 4,610,000
Ability to repurchase common stock		3,140,000
Ability to pay dividends		2,360,000
Long-term Line of Credit		150,000	$ 0
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		$ 163,100
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent		100.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] | May 2016 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Proceeds from lines of credit	$ 200,000

Loans Payable, Senior Notes a_6

Loans Payable, Senior Notes and Mortgage Company Loan Facility Loans Payable - Other (Details Textual 3)	Jan. 31, 2020
Loans Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.51%

Loans Payable, Senior Notes a_7

Loans Payable, Senior Notes and Mortgage Company Loan Facility Senior Notes Payable (Details Textual 4) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)debtissuances
Senior Note Payable (Textual) [Abstract]
Number of issuances of senior debt | debtissuances	7
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Note Payable (Textual) [Abstract]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $	$ 2,670

Loans Payable, Senior Notes a_8

Loans Payable, Senior Notes and Mortgage Company Loan Facility Mortgage Company Loan Facility (Details Textual 5) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 1,615,647
Warehouse Agreement Borrowings [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	75,000
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 150,000
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	Dec. 4, 2020
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	3.56%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | Warehouse Agreement Borrowings [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.90%

Accrued Expenses (Details)

Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Accrued expenses
Land, land development and construction	$ 169,203	$ 192,658
Compensation and employee benefits	149,636	183,592
Escrow liability	36,891	31,587
Self-insurance	192,115	193,405
Warranty	188,916	201,886	$ 237,326	$ 258,831
Operating Lease, Liability	113,534	0
Deferred income	53,385	51,678
Interest	48,630	31,307
Commitments to unconsolidated entities	9,068	9,283
Other	50,170	55,536
Accrued expenses, Total	$ 1,011,548	$ 950,932

Accrued Expenses (Detail Textua

Accrued Expenses (Detail Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended	57 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2019	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual			$ 188,916	$ 201,886	$ 237,326	$ 258,831
Loss Contingency, Receivable			109,048	114,162
Water intrusion related [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss	$ 324,400		324,400
Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual			116,000	124,600
Other Assets [Member] | Water intrusion related [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Product Liability Contingency, Third Party Recovery	$ 152,600	$ 152,600
Loss Contingency, Receivable			$ 96,000	$ 97,900

Accrued Expenses (Details 1)

Accrued Expenses (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Changes in the warranty accrual
Balance, beginning of year	$ 201,886	$ 258,831
Additions - homes closed during the period	7,024	6,625
Charges incurred	(21,212)	(27,439)
Balance, end of year	188,916	237,326
Warranty change, homes closed in prior period, other [Member]
Changes in the warranty accrual
Increase (decrease) to accruals for homes closed in prior years	$ 1,218	$ (691)

Income Taxes (Details Textual)

Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income tax provision	$ 9,056	$ 39,396
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	13.70%	26.00%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Other, Amount	$ 6,900
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 8,100
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range Not Possible	During the next 12 months, it is reasonably possible that our unrecognized tax benefits will change, but we are not able to provide a range of such change.
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent	5.80%	6.10%

Stock-Based Benefit Plans (Deta

Stock-Based Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized	$ 13,383	$ 8,585
Income tax benefit recognized	$ 3,407	$ 2,256

Stock-Based Benefit Plans (De_2

Stock-Based Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unamortized value of outstanding stock-based compensation awards	$ 28.2	$ 18.7

Stock Repurchase Program and _3

Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividend (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Number of shares purchased	11,686	785
Average price per share	$ 40.73	$ 32.02
Remaining authorization at January 31:	8,314	19,787

Stock Repurchase Program and _4

Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividend (Details Textual) - $ / shares	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 09, 2020	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019	Dec. 19, 2019	Dec. 12, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired		11,686,000	785,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share		$ 40.73	$ 32.02
December 2018 Repurchase Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased					20,000,000
December 2019 Repurchase Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased				20,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	3,800,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 37.52

Stock Repurchase Program and _5

Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividend (Details Textual 1) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Stock Repurchase Program and Cash Dividend [Abstract]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared and Paid	$ 0.11	$ 0.11

Earnings Per Share Informatio_2

Earnings Per Share Information (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income as reported	$ 56,876	$ 112,050
Basic weighted-average shares	138,145	146,751
Common stock equivalents	1,744	1,281
Diluted weighted-average shares	139,889	148,032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Shares issued under stock incentive and employee stock purchase plans	547	510
Restricted Stock Units RSU And Employee Stock Option Member [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted-average number of antidilutive options and restricted stock units	675	2,623

Fair Value Disclosures (Level 4

Fair Value Disclosures (Level 4 FV of Fin Instr) (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - Level 2 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Forward Contracts [Member] | Residential Mortgage [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Derivative Asset	$ 181	$ 298
Assets Held-for-sale [Member] | Residential Mortgage [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure	111,995	218,777
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Derivative Liability	(852)	(964)
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Summary of assets and (liabilities), measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Derivative Asset	$ 852	$ 964

Fair Value Disclosures (Level_2

Fair Value Disclosures (Level 4 loan UPB vs FV) (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Aggregate unpaid principal and fair value of mortgage loans held for sale
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net	$ 111,995	$ 218,777
Fair Value, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Assets Held-for-sale [Member] | Residential Mortgage [Member]
Aggregate unpaid principal and fair value of mortgage loans held for sale
Aggregate unpaid principal balance	110,756	216,280
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate, Commercial and Consumer, Net	111,995	218,777
Fair Value, Option, Aggregate Differences, Loans and Long-term Receivables	$ 1,239	$ 2,497

Fair Value Disclosures (Level_3

Fair Value Disclosures (Level 4 Inv Impair inputs) (Details 2) - Operating communities [Member] $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)Homes_sold	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2019USD ($)
Minimum [Member]
Fair value inputs, assets, quantitative information [Line Items]
Average selling price		$ 478	$ 530	$ 372	$ 836
Sales Pace (in ones)		2	2	2	2
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate		13.80%	7.80%	12.00%	12.50%
Maximum [Member]
Fair value inputs, assets, quantitative information [Line Items]
Average selling price		$ 857	$ 1,113	$ 1,915	$ 13,495
Sales Pace (in ones)		5	9	19	12
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate		14.50%	13.00%	26.00%	15.80%

Fair Value Disclosures (Level_4

Fair Value Disclosures (Level 4 inventory fv) (Details 3) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2019USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2019USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2019USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	$ 1,031				$ 7,562
Operating communities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Inventory Write-down	$ 0					$ 31,075
Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Operating communities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Number of Operating Communities Tested (in ones)	65	71	69	64	49
Number of Communities Impaired (in ones)	0	7	3	6	5
Fair Value Of Communities Net Of Impairment Charges	$ 0	$ 18,910	$ 5,436	$ 36,159	$ 37,282	$ 18,910
Inventory Write-down	$ 0	$ 6,695	$ 1,100	$ 17,495	$ 5,785
City Living [Member] | Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Operating communities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Number of Communities Impaired (in ones)				1	1
Inventory Write-down				$ 2,000	$ 2,800
North [Member] | Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Operating communities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Number of Communities Impaired (in ones)		4		4	3
Inventory Write-down		$ 5,100		$ 15,000	$ 1,500
South [Member] | Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Operating communities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Number of Communities Impaired (in ones)		2		1	1
Inventory Write-down		$ 600		$ 500	$ 1,500
Pacific [Member] | Fair Value, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Operating communities [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Number of Communities Impaired (in ones)		1
Inventory Write-down		$ 1,000

Fair Value Disclosures (Level_5

Fair Value Disclosures (Level 4 debt fv) (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 4,047,676	$ 3,934,453
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Loans Payable [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	1,280,147	1,114,577
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Warehouse Agreement Borrowings [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	97,653	150,000
Reported Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	2,669,876	2,669,876
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	4,228,745	4,085,083
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Loans Payable [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	1,281,745	1,112,040
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Warehouse Agreement Borrowings [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	97,653	150,000
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 2,849,347	$ 2,823,043

Other Income - Net (Details)

Other Income - Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Other Nonoperating Income By Component [Line Items]
Interest income	$ 4,902	$ 5,872
Income from Ancillary Businesses	522	13,844
Management fee income from home building unconsolidated entities, net	1,331,431	1,363,181
Other	(475)	(463)
Total other income - net	6,295	20,861
Revenues and expenses of non-core ancillary businesses
Revenue	26,410	32,283
Expense	25,888	30,625
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business		12,186
Management Fee [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income By Component [Line Items]
Management fee income from home building unconsolidated entities, net	$ 1,346	$ 1,608

Other Income - Net (Details Tex

Other Income - Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income from Ancillary Businesses, net	$ 522	$ 13,844
Proceeds from sale of golf club property		18,220
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business		12,186
Apartment living [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income from Ancillary Businesses, net	$ 3,800	$ 2,700

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Company's land purchase commitments
Purchase Obligation	$ 2,726,787	$ 2,360,726
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	364,352	366,252
Land Purchase Commitment To Unrelated Party [Member]
Company's land purchase commitments
Purchase Obligation	2,716,710	2,349,900
Land Purchase Commitment To JV [Member]
Company's land purchase commitments
Purchase Obligation	10,077	10,826
Land Parcel Purchase Commitment [Member]
Company's land purchase commitments
Deposits against Aggregate Purchase Commitments	199,907	168,778
Additional cash required to acquire land	2,526,880	2,191,948
Amount of Additional Cash Required to Acquire Land Included in Accrued Expenses	$ 14,250	$ 14,620

Commitments and Contingencies_3

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)home_sites	Oct. 31, 2019USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Purchase Obligation	$ 2,726,787	$ 2,360,726
Land for Apartment Development Purchase Commitment [Member]
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Purchase Obligation	247,100
Deposits against Aggregate Purchase Commitments	$ 11,100
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	2,500

Commitments and Contingencies_4

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual 1) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)luxury_homes
Backlog Information [Abstract]
Number of homes to be delivered (in ones) | luxury_homes	6,461
Aggregate sales value of outstanding homes to be delivered	$ 5,450
May 2016 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding letter of credit	163.1
Surety Bond Construction Improvements [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding Surety Bonds Amount	834.9
Amount of work remains on improvements in the Company's various communities	444.2
Surety Bond Other Obligations [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Additional outstanding surety bonds	$ 182.5

Commitments and Contingencies_5

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 1) - Loan Origination Commitments [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Company's mortgage commitments
Unused Commitments to Extend Credit	$ 2,049,668	$ 1,930,606
Investor commitments to purchase	666,063	774,225
Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Company's mortgage commitments
Unused Commitments to Extend Credit	565,001	565,634
Investor commitments to purchase	565,001	565,634
Non Interest Rate Lock Commitments [Member]
Company's mortgage commitments
Unused Commitments to Extend Credit	1,484,667	1,364,972
Mortgage Receivable [Member]
Company's mortgage commitments
Investor commitments to purchase	$ 101,062	$ 208,591

Commitments and Contingencies_6

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textuals 2) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Nov. 01, 2019	Oct. 31, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 108,769,000		$ 0
Operating Lease, Liability	113,534,000		$ 0
Operating Lease, Payments	3,900,000
Lease, Cost	6,400,000
Variable Lease, Cost	600,000
Short-term Lease, Cost	$ 1,000,000
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	8 years
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	4.10%
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	$ 108,800,000	$ 114,500,000
Operating Lease, Liability		$ 118,500,000
Land [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	95 years
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	4.50%

Commitments and Contingencies_7

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year	$ 11,899
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two	18,237
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three	16,794
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four	14,698
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five	11,722
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five	211,869
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due	285,219
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount	171,685
Operating Lease, Liability	$ 113,534	$ 0

Information on Segments (Detail

Information on Segments (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020
Information on Segments [Abstract]
Number of Segments	2
Number of Geographic Segments	5

Information on Segments (Deta_2

Information on Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2019
Revenues
Revenues	$ 1,331,431	$ 1,363,181
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income before income taxes	65,932	151,446
Total assets
Total assets	10,587,206		$ 10,828,138
North [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	254,059	271,518
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income before income taxes	2,531	15,070
Total assets
Total assets	1,574,303		1,487,012
Mid-Atlantic [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	162,476	134,898
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income before income taxes	6,988	7,140
Total assets
Total assets	908,884		854,470
South [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	183,630	176,928
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income before income taxes	9,077	15,666
Total assets
Total assets	1,234,819		1,165,974
West [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	263,096	226,399
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income before income taxes	17,585	25,603
Total assets
Total assets	1,917,134		1,769,649
California [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	395,356	444,049
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income before income taxes	63,322	91,632
Total assets
Total assets	2,611,868		2,627,417
Traditional Homebuilding [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	1,258,617	1,253,792
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income before income taxes	99,503	155,111
Total assets
Total assets	8,247,008		7,904,522
City Living [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	39,835	68,594
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income before income taxes	9,549	14,642
Total assets
Total assets	546,468		529,507
Corporate and other [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	(1,115)	(3,078)
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income before income taxes	(43,120)	(18,307)
Total assets
Total assets	1,793,730		$ 2,394,109
Home Building [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	1,297,337	1,319,308
Land [Member]
Revenues
Revenues	$ 34,094	$ 43,873

Supplemental Disclosure to Co_3

Supplemental Disclosure to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2019	Nov. 01, 2018	Oct. 31, 2018
Cash flow information:
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized		$ 495
Interest Capitalized Net of Amounts Paid	11,686
Income tax payment	45,752	81,818
Income tax refunds	1,315	877
Noncash activity:
Cost of inventory acquired through seller financing, municpal bonds, or included in accrued expenses, net	21,827	72,731
(Increase) decrease in inventory for capitalized interest, our share of earnings, and allocation of basis difference in land purchased from unconsolidated entities		(2,960)
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	108,769		$ 0
Cost of Other Inventory Acquired	2,610	32,914
Noncash transfer of other assets to inventory		7,100
Noncash transfer of other assets to investment in unconsolidated entities	24,736	9,398
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	519,793	801,734	1,286,014
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents	38,865	960
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 558,658	802,694	$ 1,319,643		$ 1,182,939
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Noncash activity:
Reclassification from inventory to property, construction, and office equipment, net due to the adoption of ASC 606				$ 104,807
Net decrease in inventory and retained earnings for adoption of ASC 606				8,989
Net increase in accrued expenses and decrease in retained earnings due to adoption of ASC 606				6,541
Net decrease in investment in unconsolidated entities and retained earnings due to adoption of ASC 606				$ 2,457

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_3

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Level 4 Senior Note table) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019
Supplemental Guarantor Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Senior notes	$ 2,660,352	$ 2,659,898
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Supplemental Guarantor Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Senior notes	$ 419,876
Interest rate on notes	5.875%
Senior Notes Due 2023 [Member]
Supplemental Guarantor Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Senior notes	$ 400,000
Interest rate on notes	4.375%
Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member]
Supplemental Guarantor Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Senior notes	$ 250,000
Interest rate on notes	5.625%
4.875% Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Supplemental Guarantor Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Senior notes	$ 350,000
Interest rate on notes	4.875%
4.875% Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
Supplemental Guarantor Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Senior notes	$ 450,000
Interest rate on notes	4.875%
4.350% Senior Notes Due 2028 [Member]
Supplemental Guarantor Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Senior notes	$ 400,000
Interest rate on notes	4.35%
3.80% Senior Notes Due 2029 [Member]
Supplemental Guarantor Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Senior notes	$ 400,000
Interest rate on notes	3.80%

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_4

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Level 4 BS) (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2019	Jan. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 519,793	$ 1,286,014	$ 801,734
Inventory	8,198,352	7,873,048
Property, construction and office equipment, net	285,785	273,412
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	978,166	715,441
Mortgage loans held for sale	111,995	218,777
Customer deposits held in escrow	71,841	74,403
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	364,352	366,252
Investments in and advances to consolidated entities	0	0
Income Taxes Receivable	56,922	20,791
Total assets	10,587,206	10,828,138
Liabilities:
Loans payable	1,277,183	1,111,449
Senior notes	2,660,352	2,659,898
Mortgage company loan facility	97,653	150,000
Customer deposits	417,092	385,596	385,600
Accounts payable	314,482	348,599
Accrued expenses	1,011,548	950,932
Advances from Affiliiate	0	0
Income taxes payable	103,816	102,971
Total liabilities	5,882,126	5,709,445
Equity:
Common stock	1,529	1,529
Additional paid-in capital	723,109	726,879
Retained earnings	4,816,286	4,774,422
Treasury stock, at cost	(879,820)	(425,183)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(5,553)	(5,831)
Total stockholders' equity	4,655,551	5,071,816
Noncontrolling interest	49,529	46,877
Total equity	4,705,080	5,118,693	$ 4,861,189	$ 4,768,912
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	10,587,206	10,828,138
Toll Brothers Inc. [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Inventory
Property, construction and office equipment, net
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	5,840
Mortgage loans held for sale
Customer deposits held in escrow
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Investments in and advances to consolidated entities	4,721,368	5,172,737
Income Taxes Receivable	56,922	20,791
Total assets	4,784,130	5,193,528
Liabilities:
Loans payable
Senior notes
Mortgage company loan facility
Customer deposits
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses	6,776	754
Advances from Affiliiate
Income taxes payable	103,816	102,971
Total liabilities	110,592	103,725
Equity:
Common stock	1,529	1,529
Additional paid-in capital	723,109	726,879
Retained earnings	4,834,273	4,792,409
Treasury stock, at cost	(879,820)	(425,183)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(5,553)	(5,831)
Total stockholders' equity	4,673,538	5,089,803
Noncontrolling interest
Total equity	4,673,538	5,089,803
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	4,784,130	5,193,528
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Inventory
Property, construction and office equipment, net
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets
Mortgage loans held for sale
Customer deposits held in escrow
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Investments in and advances to consolidated entities	2,724,966	2,704,551
Income Taxes Receivable
Total assets	2,724,966	2,704,551
Liabilities:
Loans payable
Senior notes	2,660,352	2,659,898
Mortgage company loan facility
Customer deposits
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses	46,773	26,812
Advances from Affiliiate
Income taxes payable
Total liabilities	2,707,125	2,686,710
Equity:
Common stock
Additional paid-in capital	49,400	49,400
Retained earnings	(31,559)	(31,559)
Treasury stock, at cost
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total stockholders' equity	17,841	17,841
Noncontrolling interest
Total equity	17,841	17,841
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,724,966	2,704,551
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	336,479	1,082,067
Inventory	8,102,794	7,791,759
Property, construction and office equipment, net	275,830	263,140
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	300,894	224,681
Mortgage loans held for sale
Customer deposits held in escrow	71,568	74,303
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	44,361	50,594
Investments in and advances to consolidated entities	185,371	163,371
Income Taxes Receivable
Total assets	9,317,297	9,649,915
Liabilities:
Loans payable	1,275,341	1,109,614
Senior notes
Mortgage company loan facility
Customer deposits	414,790	383,583
Accounts payable	283,119	347,715
Accrued expenses	572,041	569,476
Advances from Affiliiate	527,929	1,052,370
Income taxes payable
Total liabilities	3,073,220	3,462,758
Equity:
Common stock	48	48
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings	6,244,029	6,187,109
Treasury stock, at cost
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total stockholders' equity	6,244,077	6,187,157
Noncontrolling interest
Total equity	6,244,077	6,187,157
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	9,317,297	9,649,915
Nonguarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	183,314	203,947
Inventory	95,558	81,289
Property, construction and office equipment, net	9,955	10,272
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	750,123	610,541
Mortgage loans held for sale	111,995	218,777
Customer deposits held in escrow	273	100
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures	319,991	315,658
Investments in and advances to consolidated entities	147,413	147,413
Income Taxes Receivable
Total assets	1,618,622	1,587,997
Liabilities:
Loans payable	36,100	36,092
Senior notes
Mortgage company loan facility	97,653	150,000
Customer deposits	2,302	2,013
Accounts payable	31,363	884
Accrued expenses	462,991	443,180
Advances from Affiliiate	507,995	503,058
Income taxes payable
Total liabilities	1,138,404	1,135,227
Equity:
Common stock	3,006	3,006
Additional paid-in capital	199,034	177,034
Retained earnings	228,649	225,853
Treasury stock, at cost
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total stockholders' equity	430,689	405,893
Noncontrolling interest	49,529	46,877
Total equity	480,218	452,770
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,618,622	1,587,997
Eliminations [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Inventory
Property, construction and office equipment, net
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	(78,691)	(119,781)
Mortgage loans held for sale
Customer deposits held in escrow
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Investments in and advances to consolidated entities	(7,779,118)	(8,188,072)
Income Taxes Receivable
Total assets	(7,857,809)	(8,307,853)
Liabilities:
Loans payable	(34,258)	(34,257)
Senior notes
Mortgage company loan facility
Customer deposits
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses	(77,033)	(89,290)
Advances from Affiliiate	(1,035,924)	(1,555,428)
Income taxes payable
Total liabilities	(1,147,215)	(1,678,975)
Equity:
Common stock	(3,054)	(3,054)
Additional paid-in capital	(248,434)	(226,434)
Retained earnings	(6,459,106)	(6,399,390)
Treasury stock, at cost
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Total stockholders' equity	(6,710,594)	(6,628,878)
Noncontrolling interest
Total equity	(6,710,594)	(6,628,878)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ (7,857,809)	$ (8,307,853)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_5

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Level 4 IS) (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	$ 1,331,431	$ 1,363,181
Cost of revenues	1,092,182	1,076,498
Selling, general and administrative	191,753	162,238
Income (loss) from operations	47,496	124,445
Other [Abstract]
Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	12,141	6,140
Other income - net	6,295	20,861
Intercompany interest income	0	0
Interest Expense	0	0
Income from subsidiaries	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	65,932	151,446
Income tax provision	9,056	39,396
Net income (loss)	56,876	112,050
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	278	56
Comprehensive Income (loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	57,154	112,106
Toll Brothers Inc. [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	0	0
Cost of revenues	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	52	390
Income (loss) from operations	(52)	(390)
Other [Abstract]
Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities
Other income - net
Intercompany interest income
Interest Expense
Income from subsidiaries	65,984	151,836
Income (loss) before income taxes	65,932	151,446
Income tax provision	9,056	39,396
Net income (loss)	56,876	112,050
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	278	56
Comprehensive Income (loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	57,154	112,106
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	0	0
Cost of revenues	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	24	733
Income (loss) from operations	(24)	(733)
Other [Abstract]
Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities
Other income - net
Intercompany interest income	36,370	34,121
Interest Expense	(36,346)	(33,388)
Income from subsidiaries
Income (loss) before income taxes	0	0
Income tax provision
Net income (loss)	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income (loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	0	0
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	1,307,173	1,307,529
Cost of revenues	1,065,560	1,025,033
Selling, general and administrative	197,950	169,917
Income (loss) from operations	43,663	112,579
Other [Abstract]
Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	14,202	5,387
Other income - net	4,666	5,497
Intercompany interest income	1,505	527
Interest Expense	(1,293)	(1,505)
Income from subsidiaries	3,241	29,352
Income (loss) before income taxes	65,984	151,837
Income tax provision	9,063	39,497
Net income (loss)	56,921	112,340
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income (loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	56,921	112,340
Nonguarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	66,235	100,427
Cost of revenues	44,837	67,241
Selling, general and administrative	16,796	18,753
Income (loss) from operations	4,602	14,433
Other [Abstract]
Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities	(2,061)	753
Other income - net	968	13,231
Intercompany interest income	1,293	1,505
Interest Expense	(1,561)	(571)
Income from subsidiaries
Income (loss) before income taxes	3,241	29,351
Income tax provision	444	7,635
Net income (loss)	2,797	21,716
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income (loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	2,797	21,716
Eliminations [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	(41,977)	(44,775)
Cost of revenues	(18,215)	(15,776)
Selling, general and administrative	(23,069)	(27,555)
Income (loss) from operations	(693)	(1,444)
Other [Abstract]
Income (loss) from unconsolidated entities
Other income - net	661	2,133
Intercompany interest income	(39,168)	(36,153)
Interest Expense	39,200	35,464
Income from subsidiaries	(69,225)	(181,188)
Income (loss) before income taxes	(69,225)	(181,188)
Income tax provision	(9,507)	(47,132)
Net income (loss)	(59,718)	(134,056)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive Income (loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	(59,718)	(134,056)
Home Building [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	1,297,337	1,319,308
Cost of revenues	1,059,900	1,042,245
Home Building [Member] | Toll Brothers Inc. [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Home Building [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Home Building [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	1,289,377	1,292,196
Cost of revenues	1,053,702	1,020,895
Home Building [Member] | Nonguarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	7,960	27,112
Cost of revenues	6,002	21,350
Home Building [Member] | Eliminations [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues
Cost of revenues	196
Land [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	34,094	43,873
Cost of revenues	32,282	34,253
Land [Member] | Toll Brothers Inc. [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Land [Member] | Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Land [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	17,796	15,333
Cost of revenues	11,858	4,138
Land [Member] | Nonguarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	58,275	73,315
Cost of revenues	38,835	45,891
Land [Member] | Eliminations [Member]
Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Revenues	(41,977)	(44,775)
Cost of revenues	$ (18,411)	$ (15,776)

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_6

Supplemental Guarantor Information (Level 4 CF) (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018
Cash flow (used in) provided by operating activities:
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	$ (366,416)	$ (185,225)
Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment - net	(26,839)	(19,576)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	(4,909)	(17,205)
Return of investments in unconsolidated entities	28,983	42,677
Investment in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate	(234)	(130)
Return of investments in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate	883	482
Proceeds from sale of golf club property		18,220
Investments paid intercompany	0		$ 0
Intercompany investing advances (to) from consolidated entities	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(2,116)	24,468
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities:
Proceeds from loans payable	702,729	809,506
Debt issuance costs for loans payable		(2,058)
Repayments of Notes Payable	(608,481)	(633,593)
Repayments of Senior Debt		(350,000)
(Payments) proceeds from stock-based benefit plans	4,235	(1,831)
Purchase of treasury stock	(476,024)	(25,143)
Dividends paid	(14,956)	(16,369)
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests	44
Investment received intercompany	0	0
Intercompany financing advances (to) from consolidated entities	0	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(392,453)	(219,488)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(760,985)	(380,245)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	558,658	802,694		$ 1,319,643	$ 1,182,939
Parent Company [Member]
Cash flow (used in) provided by operating activities:
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	(21,545)	(33,260)
Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment - net
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities
Return of investments in unconsolidated entities
Investment in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate
Return of investments in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate
Investments paid intercompany
Intercompany investing advances (to) from consolidated entities	508,290	76,603
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	508,290	76,603
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities:
Proceeds from loans payable
Debt issuance costs for loans payable
Repayments of Notes Payable
Repayments of Senior Debt
(Payments) proceeds from stock-based benefit plans	4,235	(1,831)
Purchase of treasury stock	(476,024)	(25,143)
Dividends paid	(14,956)	(16,369)
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Investment received intercompany
Intercompany financing advances (to) from consolidated entities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(486,745)	(43,343)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	0	0		0	0
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Cash flow (used in) provided by operating activities:
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	20,425	4,268
Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment - net
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities
Return of investments in unconsolidated entities
Investment in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate
Return of investments in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate
Investments paid intercompany
Intercompany investing advances (to) from consolidated entities	(20,425)	345,732
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(20,425)	345,732
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities:
Proceeds from loans payable
Debt issuance costs for loans payable
Repayments of Notes Payable
Repayments of Senior Debt		(350,000)
(Payments) proceeds from stock-based benefit plans
Purchase of treasury stock
Dividends paid
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Investment received intercompany
Intercompany financing advances (to) from consolidated entities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	0	(350,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	0	0		0	0
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flow (used in) provided by operating activities:
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	(330,808)	(207,541)
Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment - net	(27,071)	(19,707)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	(35)	(2,235)
Return of investments in unconsolidated entities	9,507
Investment in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate
Return of investments in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate
Investments paid intercompany	(85,631)	(20,000)
Intercompany investing advances (to) from consolidated entities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(103,230)	(41,942)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities:
Proceeds from loans payable	150,000	300,000
Debt issuance costs for loans payable		(2,058)
Repayments of Notes Payable	(3,405)	(48,222)
Repayments of Senior Debt
(Payments) proceeds from stock-based benefit plans
Purchase of treasury stock
Dividends paid
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Investment received intercompany
Intercompany financing advances (to) from consolidated entities	(458,004)	(387,492)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(311,409)	(137,772)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(745,447)	(387,255)
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	336,643	624,612		1,082,090	1,011,867
Nonguarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flow (used in) provided by operating activities:
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	(5,654)	60,699
Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment - net	232	131
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	(4,874)	(14,970)
Return of investments in unconsolidated entities	19,476	42,677
Investment in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate	(234)	(130)
Return of investments in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate	883	482
Proceeds from sale of golf club property		18,220
Investments paid intercompany
Intercompany investing advances (to) from consolidated entities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	15,483	46,410
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities:
Proceeds from loans payable	552,729	509,506
Debt issuance costs for loans payable
Repayments of Notes Payable	(605,076)	(585,371)
Repayments of Senior Debt
(Payments) proceeds from stock-based benefit plans
Purchase of treasury stock
Dividends paid
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests	44
Investment received intercompany	85,628	20,000
Intercompany financing advances (to) from consolidated entities	(58,692)	(44,234)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(25,367)	(100,099)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(15,538)	7,010
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	222,015	178,082		237,553	171,072
Eliminations [Member]
Cash flow (used in) provided by operating activities:
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	(28,834)	(9,391)
Cash flow (used in) provided by investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment - net
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities
Return of investments in unconsolidated entities
Investment in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate
Return of investments in distressed loans and foreclosed real estate
Investments paid intercompany	85,631	20,000
Intercompany investing advances (to) from consolidated entities	(487,865)	(422,335)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(402,234)	(402,335)
Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities:
Proceeds from loans payable
Debt issuance costs for loans payable
Repayments of Notes Payable
Repayments of Senior Debt
(Payments) proceeds from stock-based benefit plans
Purchase of treasury stock
Dividends paid
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Investment received intercompany	(85,628)	(20,000)
Intercompany financing advances (to) from consolidated entities	516,696	431,726
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	431,068	411,726
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents	$ 0	$ 0		$ 0	$ 0

Supplemental Guarantor Inform_7

Supplemental Guarantor Information Supplemental Guarantor Information (Level 4 Textuals) (Details)	Jan. 31, 2020
Entity Information [Line Items]
Supplemental Guarantor Information, consolidated net worth of released guarantor subsidiary	5.00%
supplemental guarantor information, consolidated net worth of all released guarantor subsidiaries	10.00%
supplemental guarantor information, consolidated net worth, all released guarantor subs, default cure	15.00%
Subsidiary Issuer [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Subsidiary of Company, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Subsidiary of Company, Ownership Percentage by Parent	100.00%