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Segment Information (Narratives) (Details) | Aug. 31, 2012 segment
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Segment Reporting [Abstract] |
Number of reporting segments | 5
Number of homebuilding reporting segments | 4
Number of financial services reporting segment | 1
Ownership interest in the venture | 50.00%

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