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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |  |
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Jan. 31, 2018 | Jul. 31, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2017
Amount outstanding in letters of credit | $ 64,700 |  |
Surety Bonds Outstanding | 9,300 |  |
Holland Creek Metropolitan District [Member] |  |  |
Credit-enhanced bonds issued amount | 6,300 |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit | 6,400 |  |
Red Sky Ranch Metropolitan District [Member] |  |  |
Other long-term liabilities | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000 | $ 2,000
Estimated cessation date of capital improvement fee payment obligation | Jul. 31, 2031 |  |
Employee Housing Bonds [Member] |  |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit | $ 53,400 |  |
Workers' Compensation and General Liability Related to Construction and Development Activities [Member] |  |  |
Amount outstanding in letters of credit | $ 11,300 |  |

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