Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 575,694	$ 906,340
Marketable securities	143,729	233,572
Restricted cash	48,241	19,760
Inventory	3,655,100	3,416,723
Property, construction and office equipment, net	101,499	99,712
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets	98,191	105,576
Mortgage loans receivable	36,911	63,175
Customer deposits held in escrow	25,089	14,859
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities	193,626	126,355
Investments in non-performing loan portfolios and foreclosed real estate	96,822	69,174
Total assets	4,974,902	5,055,246
Liabilities:
Loans payable	93,279	106,556
Senior notes	1,491,442	1,490,972
Mortgage company warehouse loan	31,864	57,409
Customer deposits	97,334	83,824
Accounts payable	105,311	96,817
Accrued expenses	451,414	521,051
Income taxes payable	100,276	106,066
Total liabilities	2,370,920	2,462,695
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, none issued
Common stock,168,689 and 168,675 shares issued at January 31, 2012 and October 31, 2011, respectively	1,687	1,687
Additional paid-in capital	399,743	400,382
Retained earnings	2,231,465	2,234,251
Treasury stock, at cost --2,021 shares and 2,946 shares at January 31, 2012 and October 31, 2011, respectively	(31,531)	(47,065)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,563)	(2,902)
Total stockholders' equity	2,597,801	2,586,353
Noncontrolling interest	6,181	6,198
Total equity	2,603,982	2,592,551
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 4,974,902	$ 5,055,246