Receivables	12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables	Receivables Receivables of $125.5 million at November 30, 2014 and $75.7 million at November 30, 2013 primarily included amounts due from utility companies and municipalities and escrow deposits. Receivables from utility companies and municipalities typically relate to infrastructure improvements we make with respect to our communities. We are generally reimbursed for these receivables when the improvements are accepted by the utility company or municipality, or after certain events occur, depending on the terms of the applicable agreements. These events may include, but are not limited to, the connection of utilities or the issuance of bonds by the respective municipalities. Receivables at November 30, 2014 also included estimated minimum probable recoveries of water intrusion-related repair costs, as described in Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies. Each receivable is evaluated for collectibility at least quarterly, and allowances for potential losses are established or maintained on applicable receivables when collection becomes doubtful, taking into account historical experience, present economic conditions and other relevant factors. Receivables were net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $15.3 million in 2014 and $20.3 million in 2013.

Receivables

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2014

Receivables of $125.5 million at November 30, 2014 and $75.7 million at November 30, 2013 primarily included amounts due from utility companies and municipalities and escrow deposits. Receivables from utility companies and municipalities typically relate to infrastructure improvements we make with respect to our communities. We are generally reimbursed for these receivables when the improvements are accepted by the utility company or municipality, or after certain events occur, depending on the terms of the applicable agreements. These events may include, but are not limited to, the connection of utilities or the issuance of bonds by the respective municipalities. Receivables at November 30, 2014 also included estimated minimum probable recoveries of water intrusion-related repair costs, as described in Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies.

Each receivable is evaluated for collectibility at least quarterly, and allowances for potential losses are established or maintained on applicable receivables when collection becomes doubtful, taking into account historical experience, present economic conditions and other relevant factors. Receivables were net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $15.3 million in 2014 and $20.3 million in 2013.