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Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $) | Jul. 31, 2014
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Commitments and Contingencies (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |
Outstanding letter of credit | $ 97,700,000
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract] |
Number of lots to be acquired from joint venture | 3,750
Funding Commitments | 82,962,000
Purchase commitments to acquire land for apartment development | 64,300,000
Deposits on purchase commitment to acquire land for apartment development | 4,289,000
Outstanding surety bonds | 585,300,000
Amount of work remains on improvements in the Company's various communities | 385,200,000
Additional outstanding surety bonds | 76,400,000
Number of homes to be delivered | 4,204
Aggregate sales value of outstanding homes to be delivered | 3,100,000,000
Development Joint Venture (five) [Member] |
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract] |
Number of lots acquired from joint venture | 515
Funding Commitments | 19,300,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] |
Commitments and Contingencies (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |
Outstanding letter of credit | 94,700,000
Collateralized by restricted cash [Member] |
Commitments and Contingencies (Additional Textual) [Abstract] |
Outstanding letter of credit | $ 3,000,000

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