Inventory (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jul. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2011
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Land owned for future communities [Member]
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Temporarily Closed communities | ||
Number of Communities | 35 | 43 |
Carrying Value | $ 206,744 | $ 256,468 |
Operating communities [Member]
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Temporarily Closed communities | ||
Number of Communities | 10 | 2 |
Carrying Value | $ 52,135 | $ 11,076 |