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Receivables (Notes) | 6 Months Ended
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May 31, 2017
Receivables [Abstract] |
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block] | Receivables Receivables consisted of the following (in thousands):
| May 31, 2017 |  | November 30, 2016
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities | $ | 107,224 |  |  | $ | 102,780 |
Recoveries related to self-insurance claims | 78,919 |  |  | 84,476 |
Refundable deposits and bonds | 14,425 |  |  | 13,665 |
Recoveries related to warranty and other claims | 11,613 |  |  | 14,609 |
Other | 35,279 |  |  | 28,745 |
Subtotal | 247,460 |  |  | 244,275 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (12,748 | ) |  | (12,610 | )
Total | $ | 234,712 |  |  | $ | 231,665 |

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