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Note 19 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) (USD $) | Apr. 30, 2014
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Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Abstract] |
Deposits Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities | $ 73,100,000
Purchase Price Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities | $ 1,200,000,000

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- Definition Cash and letter of credit deposits associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities. + References No definition available. + Details
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