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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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Cash and letter of credit deposits associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities.

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Purchase price associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities.

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