Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 906,340	$ 1,039,060
Marketable securities	233,572	197,867
Restricted cash	19,760	60,906
Inventory	3,416,723	3,241,725
Property, construction and office equipment, net	99,712	79,916
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	105,576	97,039
Mortgage loans receivable	63,175	93,644
Customer deposits held in escrow	14,859	21,366
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	126,355	198,442
Investments in non-performing loan portfolios and foreclosed real estate	69,174	0
Income tax refund recoverable	0	141,590
Total assets	5,055,246	5,171,555
Liabilities:
Loans payable	106,556	94,491
Senior notes	1,490,972	1,544,110
Mortgage company warehouse loan	57,409	72,367
Customer deposits	83,824	77,156
Accounts payable	96,817	91,738
Accrued expenses	521,051	570,321
Income taxes payable	106,066	162,359
Total liabilities	2,462,695	2,612,542
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, none issued
Common stock, 168,675 and 166,413 shares issued at October 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively	1,687	1,664
Additional paid-in capital	400,382	360,006
Retained earnings	2,234,251	2,194,456
Treasury stock, at cost - 2946 shares and 5 shares at October 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively	(47,065)	(96)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,902)	(577)
Total stockholders' equity	2,586,353	2,555,453
Noncontrolling interest	6,198	3,560
Total equity	2,592,551	2,559,013
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 5,055,246	$ 5,171,555