Inventory (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jan. 31, 2013
communities
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Oct. 31, 2012
communities
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Land owned for future communities [Member]
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Temporarily Closed communities | ||
Number of Communities (in ones) | 24 | 40 |
Carrying Value | $ 159,931 | $ 240,307 |
Operating communities [Member]
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Temporarily Closed communities | ||
Number of Communities (in ones) | 21 | 5 |
Carrying Value | $ 108,143 | $ 34,685 |