Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual 1) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2017 USD ($) luxury_homes
Backlog Information [Abstract]
Number of homes to be delivered (in ones) | luxury_homes	6,282
Aggregate sales value of outstanding homes to be delivered	$ 5,310.0
May 2016 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding letter of credit	146.5
Surety Bond Construction Improvements [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding Surety Bonds Amount	713.1
Amount of work remains on improvements in the Company's various communities	363.2
Surety Bond Other Obligations [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Additional outstanding surety bonds	$ 168.3