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Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Nov. 30, 2022 USD ($) claim_filed home | Nov. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Structural warranty provided by company (in years) | 10 years |
Warranty for other components of home (in years) | 1 year |
Performance bonds | $ 1,270,000 | $ 1,110,000
Letters of credit outstanding | 43,000 | 43,200
Cash Deposits | 51,850 | 74,509
Aggregate Purchase Price | $ 1,164,932 | 1,859,851
Minimum |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Warranty on electrical and other building systems (in years) | 2 years |
Maximum |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Warranty on electrical and other building systems (in years) | 5 years |
LOC Facilities |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Letters of credit outstanding | $ 36,400 | 34,600
Expiration period | 1 year |
Damages from Product Defects |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Minimum number of affected homes for construction defect claims | home | 2 |
Self Insurance |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Reclassification of warranty recoveries to receivables | $ 32,700 | $ 57,800
Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of new claims filed | claim_filed | 531 |
Warranty Obligations |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Structural warranty provided by company (in years) | 10 years |

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