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Note 19 (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2013
Deposits Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities	$ 49.4
Purchase Price Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities	$ 754.0

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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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Balance Type:	debit
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