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Note 5 - Variable Interest Entities (Details) $ in Millions | Jan. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Disclosure Text Block [Abstract] |
Deposits Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities | $ 85.8
Purchase Price Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities | $ 1,500.0

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