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Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Additional Information for Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2019 USD ($) joint_venture | Nov. 30, 2018 USD ($) joint_venture | Nov. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Number Of Investments In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures | 5 | 6 |
Inspirada Builders LLC [Member] |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Increase in inventories due to distributions of land and land development from an unconsolidated joint venture | $ | $ 9,662 | $ 17,637 | $ 6,650
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures with Debt |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |
Number Of Investments In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures | 1 |  |

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