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Supplemental Disclosure to Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2014
Feb. 28, 2013
Nov. 30, 2013
Summary of cash and cash equivalents at end of period:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 306,450 $ 625,558 $ 532,523
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
Interest capitalized, net of amounts paid (8,133)    
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized   5,872  
Income taxes paid 103 120  
Income taxes refunded 20 58  
Supplemental disclosures of noncash activities:      
Increase (decrease) in consolidated inventories not owned 917 4,842  
Increase in inventories due to distribution of land from unconsolidated joint venture   0  
Cost of inventories acquired through seller financing 27,010 27,600  
Homebuilding
      
Summary of cash and cash equivalents at end of period:      
Cash and cash equivalents 303,269 624,044 530,095
Financial Services
      
Summary of cash and cash equivalents at end of period:      
Cash and cash equivalents 3,181 1,514 2,428
Inspirada Builders LLC [Member]
      
Supplemental disclosures of noncash activities:      
Increase in inventories due to distribution of land from unconsolidated joint venture 70,642    
Tax Increment Financing Entities (TIFE) $ 33,197 $ 0