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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
May 31, 2012
Aug. 31, 2011
Nov. 30, 2013
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Nov. 30, 2010
Nov. 30, 2013
Water Intrusion [Member]
Aug. 31, 2013
Water Intrusion [Member]
May 31, 2013
Water Intrusion [Member]
Feb. 28, 2013
Water Intrusion [Member]
Nov. 30, 2012
Water Intrusion [Member]
Nov. 30, 2013
Water Intrusion [Member]
Changes in the Company's warranty liability                        
Balance at beginning of year     $ 47,822 $ 67,693 $ 93,988              
Warranties issued     14,261 [1] 8,416 [1] 4,852 [1]              
Payments     (45,338) (19,701) (25,024)             (32,700)
Adjustments (11,200) (7,400) 31,959 [2] (8,586) [2] (6,123) [2]   8,500 5,900 15,900 1,600 2,600  
Balance at end of year     48,704 47,822 67,693              
Self Insurance Reserve     92,214 93,349 94,823 95,665            
Expenses Associated with Self Insurance     8,239 [3] 7,894 [3] 7,220 [3]              
Payments, Net of Recoveries for Self Insurance     (9,374) [4] (10,168) [4] (8,062) [4]              
Adjustments in Self Insurance Reserve     $ 0 $ 800 $ 0              
[1] (a)The year-over-year increase in the expense associated with warranties issued in 2013 and 2012 reflected higher housing revenues in each of those years. Additionally, in 2013, we increased the warranty accrual rate per home based on our historical claims experience.
[2] (b)Adjustments in 2013 were comprised of charges associated with water intrusion-related issues in central and southwest Florida, while in 2012, favorable warranty adjustments were partly offset by such water intrusion-related charges. In 2011, favorable warranty adjustments were partly offset by the impact of our consolidation of a previously unconsolidated joint venture.
[3] a)These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and largely offset by contributions from subcontractors participating in the wrap-up policy.
[4] (b)Recoveries are reflected at the time we receive funds from subcontractors and/or their insurers.