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Fair Value Disclosures (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2017 | Nov. 30, 2016
Level 2 |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Post Impairment Fair Value | [1] | $ 0 | $ 3,657
Level 3 |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |
Post Impairment Fair Value | [1] | $ 38,357 | $ 37,329
[1] | (a)Amounts represent the aggregate fair value for real estate assets impacted by inventory impairment charges during the applicable period, as of the date that the fair value measurements were made. The carrying value for these real estate assets may have subsequently increased or decreased from the fair value reflected due to activity that has occurred since the measurement date.

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