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Inventory (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jan. 31, 2014
communities
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Oct. 31, 2013
communities
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Land owned for future communities [Member]
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| Temporarily Closed communities | ||
| Number of Communities (in ones) | 22 | 25 |
| Carrying Value | $ 141,356 | $ 153,498 |
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Operating communities [Member]
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| Temporarily Closed communities | ||
| Number of Communities (in ones) | 15 | 15 |
| Carrying Value | $ 91,984 | $ 88,534 |