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Commitments and Contingencies (Narratives) (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
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May 31, 2023 USD ($) home claim | Nov. 30, 2022 USD ($)
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 | $ 1,340,000 | $ 1,270,000
Letters of credit outstanding | 21,200 | 43,000
Cash deposits | 36,267 | 51,850
Aggregate purchase price of land | 994,045 | 1,164,932
LOC Facilities |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Letters of credit outstanding | $ 14,500 | 36,400
Expiration period | 1 year |
Damages from Product Defects |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Minimum number of affected homes for construction defect claims | home | 2 |
Warranty Obligations |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Structural warranty provided by company (in years) | 10 years |
Self Insurance |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Reclassification of warranty recoveries to receivables | $ 30,300 | $ 32,700
Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes |  |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |  |
Number of new claims filed | claim | 465 |
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 |

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