Accrued Expenses (Details 1) (USD $)
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Jul. 31, 2012
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Jul. 31, 2011
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Jul. 31, 2012
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Jul. 31, 2011
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Changes in the warranty accrual | ||||
Balance, beginning of year | $ 42,997 | $ 46,321 | $ 42,474 | $ 45,835 |
Additions - homes closed during the year | 3,050 | 2,248 | 6,994 | 6,147 |
Addition - liabilities acquired | 731 | |||
Increase (decrease) to accruals for homes closed in prior periods | (529) | (629) | 1,236 | 18 |
Charges incurred | (3,258) | (3,750) | (9,175) | (7,810) |
Balance, end of year | $ 42,260 | $ 44,190 | $ 42,260 | $ 44,190 |
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Product warranty accrual acquired in a business combination. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the aggregate decrease in the liability related to payments to satisfy claims for standard and extended product warranties. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the aggregate Increase or Decrease in the liability during the reporting period for accruals related to preexisting standard and extended product warranties (including adjustments for changes in estimates). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the aggregate increase in the liability for accruals related to standard and extended product warranties issued during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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