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Fair Value Disclosures (Details Textual) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 | Aug. 31, 2012 | May 31, 2012 | Feb. 29, 2012 | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 | Nov. 30, 2011
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-lived assets held and used, Carrying Value | $ 1,500,000 | $ 68,000,000 |  |  |  | $ 1,500,000 | $ 68,000,000 |
Post impairment fair value of land parcels or communities |  |  |  |  |  | 1,100,000 | 39,900,000 |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use | $ 400,000 | $ 5,200,000 | $ 6,400,000 | $ 9,900,000 | $ 6,600,000 | $ 391,000 | $ 28,107,000 | $ 22,730,000

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