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Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
Jan. 31, 2014
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Oct. 31, 2013
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Jan. 31, 2013
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Oct. 31, 2012
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrued expenses | ||||
| Land, land development and construction | $ 135,523 | $ 152,674 | ||
| Compensation and employee benefits | 107,080 | 111,561 | ||
| Insurance and litigation | 91,820 | 89,104 | ||
| Warranty | 42,688 | 43,819 | 41,241 | 41,706 |
| Interest | 46,500 | 25,675 | ||
| Due to Affiliate | 4,260 | 3,804 | ||
| Other | 88,226 | 96,350 | ||
| Accrued expenses, Total | $ 516,097 | $ 522,987 |