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Commitments and Contingencies (Changes in the Warranty Liability) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
May 31, 2014
Nov. 30, 2013
May 31, 2013
Nov. 30, 2012
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                
Self Insurance Reserve $ 88,309 $ 92,146 $ 88,309 $ 92,146 $ 90,458 $ 92,214 $ 90,630 $ 93,349
Expenses Associated with Self Insurance 3,108 [1] 2,083 [1] 8,761 [1] 5,490 [1]        
Payments, Net of Recoveries for Self Insurance (5,257) [2] (567) [2] (12,666) [2] (6,693) [2]        
Changes in the Warranty Liability                
Balance at beginning of period 40,937 53,475 48,704 47,822        
Warranties issued 4,546 3,733 12,332 10,052        
Payments (10,633) (12,654) (30,795) (30,867)        
Adjustments 7,546 [3] 5,931 [3] 12,155 [3] 23,478 [3]        
Balance at end of period 42,396 50,485 42,396 50,485        
Water Intrusion [Member]
               
Changes in the Warranty Liability                
Payments $ (7,200) $ (10,000) $ (21,300) $ (21,400)        
[1] These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and are largely offset by contributions from subcontractors participating in the wrap-up policy.
[2] Recoveries are reflected in the period we receive funds from subcontractors and/or their insurers.
[3] As discussed below, adjustments for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2014 were primarily comprised of a reclassification of estimated minimum probable recoveries to receivables and a reclassification to establish a separate accrual for a water intrusion-related inquiry. These items had no impact on our consolidated statements of operations. Adjustments for the three months and nine months ended August 31, 2013 reflected net warranty charges associated with water intrusion-related issues in central and southwest Florida.