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Note 20 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $) | Jul. 31, 2013
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Deposits Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities | $ 79,300,000
Purchase Price Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities | $ 1,100,000,000

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