Receivables (Details) - Homebuilding - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Nov. 30, 2023	Nov. 30, 2022
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Due from utility companies, improvement districts and municipalities	[1]	$ 197,102	$ 181,443
Recoveries related to self-insurance and other legal claims		107,065	76,581
Refundable deposits and bonds		13,292	17,610
Other		53,615	52,201
Subtotal		371,074	327,835
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(4,212)	(5,068)
Total		$ 366,862	$ 322,767

[1] These receivables typically relate to infrastructure improvements we make with respect to our communities. We are generally reimbursed for the cost of such improvements when they are accepted by the utility company, improvement district or municipality, or after certain events occur, depending on the terms of the applicable agreements. These events may include, but are not limited to, the connection of utilities or the issuance of bonds by the respective improvement districts or municipalities