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Supplemental Disclosure to Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
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3 Months Ended |
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Jan. 31, 2014
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Jan. 31, 2013
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| Cash flow information: |
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| Interest Capitalized Net of Amounts Paid |
$ 17,359 |
$ (6,801) |
| Income tax payment |
4,961 |
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| Income tax refunds |
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469 |
| Non-cash activity: |
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| Cost of inventory acquired through seller financing municipal bonds or recorded due to VIE criteria, net |
60,661 |
15,998 |
| Reduction in inventory, share of equity earnings, land purchase from JV |
2,342 |
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| Miscellaneous increase (decrease) in inventory, non-cash |
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(144) |
| Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments |
77 |
519 |
| Non cash increase in accrued expenses related to RSU pay out |
4,968 |
2,939 |
| Increase (reduction) of investments in unconsolidated entities due to increase/reduction in letters of credit or accrued liabilities |
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(24) |
| Transfer of inventory to investment in unconsolidated entities |
700 |
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| Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax |
393 |
151 |
| Change in fair value of debt guarantees |
430 |
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| Miscellaneous increases (decreases) to investments in unconsolidated entities |
$ (450) |
$ 86 |