Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Statement, Business Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segment [Domain] Lennar Homebuilding [Member] Lennar Homebuilding [Member] Lennar Homebuilding [member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. [Member] Morgan Stanley And Company [Member] Morgan Stanley And Company Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Companys Share Of Valuation Adjustments Related To Assets Included In Equity Loss Companys Share Of Valuation Adjustments Related To Assets Included In Equity Loss The entity's proportionate share of valuation adjustments related to assets of unconsolidated entities in which the entity has investments, recorded in equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities. Percent of combination Percent of Combination Percent of combination Investments in unconsolidated entities Equity Method Investments Underlying equity in unconsolidated partners' net assets Equity Method Investment, Underlying Equity in Net Assets Ownership interest Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Voting rights percentage Equity Method Investment Voting Right Percentage The percentage of voting rights in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Inventories Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Inventories The amount of inventory reported on a combined 100% basis related to unconsolidated entities accounted for by the equity method. Maximum recourse exposure related to indebtedness of unconsolidated entities Decreases In Maximum Recourse Exposure Decrease in maximum recourse exposure related indebtedness of unconsolidated entities during the period Capital contributions to unconsolidated entities Cash Payments To Decreased In Maximum Recourse Exposure Capital contributions made to unconsolidated entities to reduce the maximum recourse exposure related to indebtedness of unconsolidated entities. Amount related to joint venture and restructuring of guarantee Non Cash Reduction To Maximum Recourse Exposure Reductions to maximum recourse exposure to unconsolidated entities other than cash contributions (i.e. joint ventures selling inventory, guarantee restructuring, consolidation of joint ventures) Obligation guarantees accrued as liability Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value Other loan paydowns Other Loan Paydowns Other loans pay downs including amounts paid under the Company's repayment guarantees. Payments Under Maintenance Guarantees Payments Under Maintenance Guarantees Payments under maintenance guarantees which apply when the value of the collateral (generally land improvements) is less than specified percentage of the loan balance. Payments under completion guarantees Payments Under Completion Guarantees Represent payments made under completion guarantees. Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table] Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping Disclosure Item [Axis] Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping Disclosure Item [Axis] Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping Disclosure Item [Axis] Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping Disclosure Item [Domain] Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping Disclosure Item [Domain] Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping Disclosure Item [Domain] Lennar Financial Services [Member] Lennar Financial Services [Member] Lennar Financial Services [Member] Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets, Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Axis] Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets, Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Axis] Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Domain] Major Types of Trading Securities and Assets [Domain] Trading Assets, Excluding Debt and Equity Securities [Member] Trading Assets, Excluding Debt and Equity Securities [Member] Mortgage Loan Commitments [Member] Loans and Finance Receivables [Member] Forward Contracts [Member] Forward Contracts [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Disclosure Items [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Financial Instruments [Line Items] Financial Instruments [Line Items] Financial Instruments [Line Items] Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure Loans Held-for-sale, Fair Value Disclosure Mortgage Loan Commitments Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Investments available-for-sale Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Aggregate principal balance of loans held-for-sale Aggregate Principal Balance Of Loans Held For Sale Aggregate principal balance of loans held-for-sale. Loans held-for-sale difference Loans Held For Sale Difference Represents the difference between the fair value and the carrying value of loans held-for-sale. Rialto Investments Segment [Abstract] Rialto Investments Segment [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Rialto Investments [Member] Rialto Investments [Member] Rialto Investments [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Rialto Investments, Revenues Revenue From Accretable Interest Income And Other Services Aggregated revenue recognized during the period (derived from accretable interest income, interest income and sub-advisory services fees) Rialto Investments, Cost and expenses Costs of Servicing Real Estate Portfolios, and Operating Expenses This element represents the costs incurred for servicing the portfolios of real estate loans acquired including general and administrative expenses. Rialto Investments equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Rialto Investments other income (expense), net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Operating earnings Operating Income (Loss) Noncontrolling interest income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Consolidation Of Variable Interest Entities [Abstract] Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities [Abstract] Estimated Maximum Exposure To Loss Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block] Net Recourse Exposure Net Recourse Exposure The maximum recourse exposure related to the unconsolidated entities minus joint and several reimbursement agreements with the partners. Joint And Several Reimbursement Agreements With Companys Partners Joint And Several Reimbursement Agreements With Companys Partners Reimbursement agreements with the Company's partners in connection with recourse loans to unconsolidated entities where there are joint and several guarantees. The Company's maximum recourse exposure Maximum Recourse Exposure The entity's maximum exposure related to indebtedness of unconsolidated entities. Non-recourse bank debt and other debt (partner's share of several recourse) Non-recourse Bank Debt And Other Debt Unconsolidated entities non-recourse bank debt and other debt including partner's share of several recourse. Non-recourse land seller debt or other debt Non-recourse Land Seller Debt Or Other Debt Unconsolidated entities non-recourse land seller debt and other debt. Non-recourse debt with completion guarantees Non-recourse Debt With Completion Guarantees Unconsolidated entities non-recourse debt subject to completion guarantees. Non-recourse debt without completion guarantees Non-recourse Debt Without Completion Guarantees Unconsolidated entities non-recourse debt without completion guarantees. Non-recourse debt to the Company Non Recourse Debt Unconsolidated entities non-recourse debt to the Company. Total debt Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Debt The amount of debt reported on a combined 100% basis related to unconsolidated entities accounted for by the equity method. The Company's maximum recourse exposure as a % of total JV debt Maximum Recourse Exposure As A Percentage Of Total Joint Venture Debt Maximum Recourse Exposure As A Percentage Of Total Joint Venture Debt Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract] Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract] Consolidating Balance Sheet Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Disclosure of the condensed consolidating balance sheet normally using the registrant (parent) as the sole domain member. Consolidating Statement Of Operations Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Operations [Table Text Block] Disclosure of the condensed statement of operations normally using the registrant (parent) as the sole domain member Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows [Table Text Block] Disclosure of the condensed statement of cash flows normally using the registrant (parent) as the sole domain member. Cash and cash equivalents Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Cash And Cash Equivalents The amount of cash and cash equivalents reported on a combined 100% basis related to unconsolidated entities accounted for by the equity method Loans receivable Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Loans Receivable The amount of loans receivable reported on a combined 100% basis related to unconsolidated entities accounted for by the equity method. Real estate owned Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Real Estate Owned The amount of real estate owned reported on a combined 100% basis related to unconsolidated entities accounted for by the equity method. Investment securities Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Investment Securities The amount of investment securities reported in a combined 100% basis related to unconsolidated entities accounted for by the equity method. Other assets Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Other Assets The amount of other assets reported on a combined 100% basis related to unconsolidated entities accounted for by the equity method. Total Assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets Accounts payable and other liabilities Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Accounts Payable And Other Liabilities The amount of accounts payable and other liabilities reported on a combined 100% basis related to unconsolidated entities accounted for by the equity method. Notes payable Equity Method Investments Notes Payable The amount of notes payable reported on a combined 100% basis related to unconsolidated entities accounted by the equity method. Partner loans Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Partner Loans The amount of partner loans reported on a combined 100% basis related to unconsolidated entities accounted by the equity method. Debt due to the U.S. Treasury Equity Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Equity Total Liabilities and equity Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity Revenues Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue Costs and expenses Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Costs And Expenses The amount of the cost of sales and operating expenses reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Other income, net Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Other Income The net amount of other income and expense amounts reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Net earnings (loss) of unconsolidated entities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Rialto Investments' share of net earnings (loss) recognized Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Letter Of Credit Agreement 3 [Member] Letter Of Credit Agreement Three [Member] Letter Of Credit Agreement Three [Member] Letter of Credit Agreement 1 [Member] Letter Of Credit Agreement One [Member] Letter of Credit Agreement One Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] 5.95% Senior Notes Due 2013 [Member] Five Point Nine Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Thirteen [Member] Five Point Nine Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Thirteen [Member] 5.50% Senior Notes Due 2014 [Member] Five Point Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Fourteen [Member] Five Point Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Fourteen [Member] 5.60% Senior Notes Due 2015 [Member] Five Point Six Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Fifteen [Member] Five Point Six Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Fifteen [Member] 6.50% Senior Notes Due 2016 [Member] Six Point Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member] Six Point Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Sixteen [Member] 12.25% Senior Notes Due 2017 [Member] Twelve Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Seventeen [Member] Twelve Point Two Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Seventeen [Member] 6.95% Senior Notes Due 2018 [Member] Six Point Nine Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Eighteen [Member] Six Point Nine Five Percent Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Eighteen [Member] 2.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member] Two Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty [Member] Two Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty [Member] 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member] Two Point Seven Five Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty [Member] Two Point Seven Five Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty [Member] 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member] Three Point Two Five Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member] Three Point Two Five Percent Convertible Senior Notes Due Two Thousand Twenty One [Member] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Guarantee by subsidiaries Guarantee By Subsidiaries Principal amount of debt, that if any of the entity's subsidiaries directly or indirectly guarantee, those subsidiaries must also guarantee the entity's obligations with regard to its senior notes. Line of credit facility current borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Debt instrument maturity year Debt Instrument Maturity Date, Year Year when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid. Convertible debt instrument maturity year Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Due Date of Debt, Year Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Valuation Allowance [Table] Valuation Allowance [Table] Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis] Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis] Deferred Tax Asset [Domain] Deferred Tax Asset [Domain] Valuation Allowance [Line Items] Valuation Allowance [Line Items] Reversal of deferred tax asset, valuation allowance Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Net Deferred Tax Assets, Net Income tax benefit Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate if recognized Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Unrecognized tax benefits reductions from various taxing authorities Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit Decreases due to settlements with taxing authorities Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Before Net Increases Decreases Of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations Before Net Increases Decreases Of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits A ratio calculated by dividing the reported amount of income tax expense attributable to continuing operations for the period minus/plus the net increase/decrease of gross unrecognized tax benefits by GAAP-basis pretax income from continuing operations Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations Income tax penalties and interest accrued Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Income tax penalties and interest accrued recorded during the period Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense Decrease in accrued interest and penalties Decreases In Accrued Interest And Penalties This element represents decreases in the accrual for interest and penalties Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Lennar Homebuilding Senior Notes And Other Debts Payable Debt Disclosure [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Class A Common Stock [Member] Common Class A [Member] Class B Common Stock [Member] Common Class B [Member] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Additional Paid In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Noncontrolling Interests [Member] Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Balance, beginning Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net earnings (including net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Employee stock and directors plans Employee And Director Plan This element includes the value of common stock related to restricted stock (phantom shares), the value of common stock issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options, the amount of recognized share-based compensation, the change in additional paid-in capital for stock options during the period and the cost of common stock that were repurchased during the period. Amortization of restricted stock Restricted Stock or Unit Expense Cash dividends Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Receipts related to noncontrolling interests Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests Payments related to noncontrolling interests Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling Interests Non Cash Consolidations Noncontrolling Interests Non Cash Consolidations The value of noncontrolling interests that were consolidated during the period in non-cash consolidations. Balance, ending Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Rialto Inestments Segment Segment Disclosures Including Unconsolidated Entity Information [Text Block] This item represents disclosure of information related to a specific segment. The disclosures include (1) detailed balance of assets and liabilities of the segment, (2) operating earnings (loss) of the segment during the periods presented, (3) required disclosures related to accretable interest income and (4) detailed balance of assets, liabilities and operating earnings (loss) of the segment's unconsolidated entities. Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Receivables, net Accounts Receivable, Net Defeasance cash to retire notes payable Defeasance Cash To Retire Notes Payable The carrying amounts of cash equivalents items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage; the restriction relates to restricted deposits held to retire notes payable. Inventories: Inventory, Real Estate [Abstract] Finished homes and construction in progress Inventory, Homes under Construction Land and land under development Inventory, Real Estate, Land and Land Development Costs Consolidated inventory not owned Inventory Real Estate Not Owned Consolidation of inventory relating to land and lot option purchases contracts in which the entity is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the arrangements and a transaction that did not qualify as a sale of inventory under current accounting standards thus the inventory remained on the entity's balance sheet. Total inventories Inventory, Real Estate Loans receivable, net Notes Loans And Financing Receivable Net For an unclassified balance sheet, the carrying value of loans receivable, net, with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination that were acquired by completion of a transfer for which it was probable, at acquisition, that the investor would be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. Some are deemed to be impaired since the acquisition and an allowance for credit losses has been recorded. Real estate owned, held-for-sale Real Estate Held-for-sale Real estate owned, held-and-used, net Real Estate Held And Used Carrying amount as of the balance sheet of investments in land and building held-and-used. Other assets Other Assets Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned Liabilities Related To Inventory Real Estate Not Owned Includes the liabilities related to the remaining exercise price of land and lot option purchases contracts and the entity's cash received and contribution made related to the sale of inventory to a joint venture that did not qualify as a sale under the current accounting standards. Senior notes and other debts payable Notes Payable Other liabilities Other Liabilities Total liabilities Liabilities Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Treasury stock, at cost; May 31, 2012 - 11,702,017 Class A common shares and 1,679,620 Class B common shares; November 30, 2011 - 12,000,017 Class A common shares and 1,679,620 Class B common shares Treasury Stock, Value Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Equity And Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Stock options Stock or Unit Option Plan Expense Nonvested shares Total compensation expense for share-based awards Share-based Compensation Lennar Corporation [Member] Parent Company [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Eliminations [Member] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investments in and contributions to unconsolidated entities, net Payments To Acquire Interest In Subsidiaries And Affiliates Net The net cash (outflow) inflow associated with either (1) payments related to the acquisition of or advances to an unconsolidated subsidiary or the acquisition of an additional interest in a subsidiary and (2) the receipt of dividends or other contributions from unconsolidated entities. Decrease (increase) in Rialto Investments defeasance cash to retire notes payable Increase (Decrease) In Defeasance Cash To Retire Notes Payable The net cash inflow (outflow) for the net change associated with funds that are not available for withdrawal or use (such as Rialto Investments defeasance cash to retire notes payable) and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities. Receipts of principal payments on Rialto Investments loans receivable Receipts Of Principal Payments On Loans Receivable Cash inflow associated with the receipt of principal payments on loans receivable. Proceeds from sales of Rialto Investments real estate owned Proceeds From Sales Of Real Estate Owned The cash inflow for the proceeds from sales of real estate owned. Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net repayments under Lennar Financial Services debt Proceeds from (Repayments of) Lines of Credit Proceeds from 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2021 Proceeds from Notes Payable Net proceeds from convertible senior notes Proceeds From Convertible Senior Notes Net Proceeds From Convertible Senior Notes Net Principal repayments on Rialto Investments notes payable Proceeds from (Repayments of) Notes Payable Net repayments on other borrowing Net Repayments Proceeds Of Other Debt The net cash inflow (outflow) for the proceeds (payments) of other borrowings not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Exercise of land option contracts from an unconsolidated land investment venture Exercise of land option contracts from an unconsolidated land investment venture Cash outflow to purchase lots from an unconsolidated subsidiary that were previously sold to that unconsolidated subsidiary with an option to repurchase the lots. Net payments related to noncontrolling interests Net Payments Receipts To From Noncontrolling Interest The net cash (outflow)inflow related to returns of capital or contributions to or by noncontrolled interest. Excess tax benefits from share-based awards Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Issuances Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Dividends Payments of Dividends, Common Stock Intercompany Intercompany Financing The cash outflow from the parent as a source of financing. Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and receivables, net Cash And Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Receivables Includes the following (1)currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, (2) the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage, and (3) the amount due from customers or clients for goods or services that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to their estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Inventories Investments in subsidiaries Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Accounts payable and other liabilities Accounts Payable And Other Liabilities Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business, and of liabilities not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Intercompany Intercompany Liabilities Intercompany Liabilities Stockholders' equity Lennar Homebuilding Restricted Cash [Abstract] Lennar Homebuilding Restricted Cash [Abstract] Lennar Homebuilding Restricted Cash Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Homebuilding East [Member] Homebuilding East [Member] Homebuilding East [Member] Homebuilding Central [Member] Homebuilding Central [Member] Homebuilding Central [Member] Homebuilding West [Member] Homebuilding West [Member] Homebuilding West [Member] Homebuilding Southeast Florida [Member] Homebuilding Southeast Florida [Member] Homebuilding Southeast Florida [Member] Homebuilding Houston [Member] Homebuilding Houston [Member] Homebuilding Houston [Member] Homebuilding Other [Member] Homebuilding Other Regions [Member] Homebuilding Other Regions [Member] Homebuilding East Joint Venture [Member] Homebuilding East Joint Venture [Member] Homebuilding East Joint Venture [Member] Valuation adjustments related to finished homes Valuation Adjustments To Finished Homes C I P And Land Under Development Valuation adjustments recorded in costs of homes sold in the period in order to reduce the carrying amount of finished homes, CIP and land under development to fair value. Valuation adjustments to land Valuation Adjustments To Land With Intend To Sell Or Has Sold To Third Parties Valuation adjustments to land the Company intends to sell or has sold recorded in costs of land sold in the period. Write-offs of option deposits Write Offs Of Option Deposits And Preacquisition Costs Write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs for which the entity intends to walk-away recorded in costs of land sold during the period. Company's share of valuation adjustments related to assets of unconsolidated entities Valuation adjustments to investments of unconsolidated entities Valuation Adjustments To Investments In Unconsolidated Entities Losses recorded relating the entity's investment in unconsolidated entities, if its investment in the unconsolidated entity, or a portion thereof, is deemed to be other than temporary impaired. Write-offs of other receivables and other assets Write-Offs Of Other Receivables And Other Assets Represents receivables written off as uncollectable and write-offs of other assets Total valuation adjustments and write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs, other receivables and other assets Total Of Valuation Adjustments And Write Offs Valuation adjustments and write-offs by reportable segment which include (1) the charges against an entity's costs and expenses in the period to reduce the carrying amount of real property to fair value and to write off option costs and pre-acquisition costs; (2) the entity's proportionate share of valuation adjustments related to assets of unconsolidated entities in which the entity has investments in equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities; (3) losses recorded related to the entity's investments in unconsolidated entities, if its investments in the unconsolidated entity, or a portion thereof, is deemed to be other than temporary; (4) the write-off of notes and other receivables as well as other assets; and (5) valuation adjustments to the entity's goodwill. Equity Method Investments Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Valuation Adjustments To Inventory Of Consolidated Entities Valuation Adjustments To Inventory Of Consolidated Entities Valuation adjustments related to inventories of owned consolidated joint ventures. Total revenues Other income Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities Gain on extinguishment of debt Gain on extinguishment of debt of unconsolidated entities Gain Losses On Extinguishment Of Debt Of Unconsolidated Entities Gain/losses on debt extinguishment from unconsolidated entities recorded in other income (expense) on the statement of operations of the unconsolidated entities. Lennar Financial Services Segment [Abstract] Lennar Financial Services Segment [Abstract] Lennar Financial Services Segment Segment Disclosures [Text Block] This item represents disclosure of information related to a specific segment. The disclosures include (1) detailed balance of assets and liabilities of the segment, (2) operating earnings (loss) of the segment during the periods presented and (3) information about the segment's borrowings under each line of credit. Basis Of Presentation [Abstract] Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Assets And Liabilities Related To Rialto Segment Schedule Of Assets and Liabilities By Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Assets and Liabilities By Segment Operating Earnings Related To Rialto Segment Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment Operating Earnings [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment Operating Earnings Loans Receivable By Aggregate Collateral Type Schedule of Loans Receivable by Aggregate Collateral Type [Table Text Block] Schedule of loans receivable acquired with deteriorated credit quality by aggregate collateral type Outstanding Balance And Carrying Value Of Loans Schedule of Outstanding Balance and Carrying Value of Loans [Table Text Block] Schedule of outstanding balance and carrying value of loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality (Table Text Block). Accretable Yield For The FDIC Portfolios And Bank Portfolios Schedule Of Accretable Yield Table Text Block Tabular disclosure of the changes in the accretable yield, including the beginning balance, additions, deletions and the accretions during the period. Nonaccrual Loans Schedule of Financing Receivables, Non Accrual Status [Table Text Block] Risk Indicators Schedule of Risk Categories [Table Text Block] Schedule of risk categories for the loans receivable portfolios. Changes In Real Estate Owned Schedule of Changes in Real Estate Owned [Table Text Block] Schedule of changes in real estate owned during the period Condensed Financial Information By Equity Method Investment, Balance Sheets Condensed Financial Information By Equity Method Investment [Table Text Block] Condensed Financial Information By Equity Method Investment [Table Text Block] Condensed Financial Information By Equity Method Investment, Statements Of Operations Schedule Of Equity Method Investments Statement Of Operations [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Equity Method Investments Statement Of Operations [Table Text Block] Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] Product Warranty Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net earnings (including net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests) Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (including net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Amortization of discount/premium on debt, net Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Equity in earnings from unconsolidated entities Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated entities Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions Share based compensation expense Excess tax benefits from share-based awards Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Gains on retirement of Lennar Homebuilding other debts payable Unrealized and realized gains on Rialto Investments real estate owned Gains Losses On Other Real Estate Sales The net gain or loss resulting from sales and other disposals of real estate owned, as well as unrealized gains of real estate owned upon acquisition or physical possession. Gains on sale of Rialto Investments commercial mortgage-backed securities Held-to-maturity Securities, Sold Security, Realized Gain (Loss) Valuation adjustments and write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs, other receivables and other assets Asset Impairment Charges Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Decrease in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash for Operating Activities Decrease in receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts and Other Receivables Increase in inventories, excluding valuation adjustments and write-offs of option deposits and pre-acquisition costs Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Increase in other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Decrease in Lennar Financial Services loans-held-for-sale Increase (Decrease) in Mortgage Loans Held-for-sale Decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Net disposals (additions) of operating properties and equipment Net disposals (additions) of operating properties and equipment Net disposals (additions) of operating properties and equipment Investments in and contributions to unconsolidated entities Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates Distributions of capital from unconsolidated entities Equity Method Investment Dividends Or Distributions Return Of Capital The cash inflow associated with the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporations that constitute a return of investment; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that are classified as operating activities. Receipts Of Principal Payments On Loans Receivable Improvements in Rialto Investments real estate owned Payments For Capital Improvements To Real Estate Owned The cash outflow for capital improvements to real estate owned properties. Purchases of Lennar Homebuilding investments available-for-sale Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities Proceeds from sales of Lennar Homebuilding investments available-for-sale Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities Decrease in Lennar Financial Services loans held-for-investment, net Increase (decrease) In Financial Services Loans Held For Investment The net cash inflow (outflow) from the purchase (sale) of loans held for investment purposes during the period. Purchases of Lennar Financial Services investment securities Payments to Acquire Held-to-maturity Securities Proceeds from sale of investments in commercial mortgage-backed securities Proceeds from Sale of Held-to-maturity Securities Proceeds from maturities of Lennar Financial Services investment securities Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Held-to-maturity Securities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt Debt issuance costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Proceeds from other borrowings Proceeds from Other Debt Principal payments on other borrowings Repayments of Other Debt Common stock: Proceeds from (Repurchase of) Equity [Abstract] Repurchases Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Non-cash contributions to unconsolidated entities Non Cash Contributions To Unconsolidated Entities Non-cash contributions to an entity that is related to the Company but not strictly controlled (for example an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, and joint venture or equity method investment) during the period. Non-cash distributions from unconsolidated entities Non Cash Distributions To Unconsolidated Entities Non-cash distributions to an entity that is related to the Company but it is not strictly controlled (for example an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, and joint venture or equity method investments) during the period. Inventory acquired in satisfaction of other assets including investments available-for-sale Inventory Acquired In Satisfaction Of Other Assets Including Investments Available-For-Sale Inventory acquired in satisfaction of other assets including investments available-for-sale. Non-cash purchases of investments available-for-sale Non-Cash Purchases Of Investments Available-For-Sale Non-cash purchases of investments available-for-sale. Purchases of inventories financed by sellers Purchases of inventories financed by sellers Purchases of inventory financed by sellers during the period in non-cash transactions. Purchases of Lennar Financial Services investment securities NonCashPurchasesOfInvestmentSecurities NonCashPurchasesOfInvestmentSecurities Real estate owned acquired in satisfaction/partial satisfaction of loans receivable Real estate acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure Value of real estate acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure during the period in non-cash transactions. Consolidations of newly formed or previously unconsolidated entities, net Consolidations Deconsolidations Of Newly Formed Or Previously Unconsolidated Consolidated Entities Net Abstract Consolidations/deconsolidations of newly formed or previously unconsolidated/consolidated entities Inventories Inventories Value of inventories that were consolidated during the period in non-cash consolidations. Investments in Lennar Homebuilding unconsolidated entities Investments in unconsolidated .entities Value of investments in unconsolidated entities that were consolidated during the period in non-cash consolidations. Other assets Other assets disclosure Value of other assets that were consolidated during the period in non-cash consolidations. Debts payable Debts Payable Value of debts payable that were consolidated during the period in non-cash consolidations Other liabilities Other liabilities disclosure Value of other liabilities that were consolidated during the period in non-cash consolidations Noncontrolling interests Noncontrolling interests Value of noncontrolling interests that were consolidated during the period in non-cash consolidations. Real estate owned - held-for-sale Real estate owned - held-and-used, net Investments held-to-maturity Held-to-maturity Securities Other Other Segment Assets The aggregate carrying amounts, as of the balance sheet date, of assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Notes payable Other Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Table] Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Table] Loans Held-For-Sale [Member] Loans Held For Sale [Member] Loans Held-For-Sale [Member] Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items] Gains and losses of financial instruments Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Gain Loss Included In Earnings Level 2 Inputs This item represents the amount of the total realized and unrealized gains or losses for the period which are included in the statement of income (or changes in net assets); the fair value of which assets and liabilities was or is measured on a recurring basis using significant observable inputs (Level 2). Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] Loans receivable, Fair Value Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure Investments held-to-maturity, Carrying Amount Investments held-to-maturity, Fair Value Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value Loans held-for-investment, net, Carrying Amount Loans Held For Investment Net Mortgage loans to individuals classified as held for investment that are held by the Company and not sold to permanent investors. Loans held-for-investment, net, Fair Value Loans Held For Investment Fair Value This item represents the aggregate fair value of loans held-for-investment, net Notes payable, Carrying Amount Notes payable, Fair Value Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure Notes and other debts payable, Carrying Amount Notes and Loans Payable Notes and other debts payable, Fair Value Notes and Loans Payable Fair Value This element represents the fair value of notes and other debts payable. Treasury yield calculated term (in years) Treasury Yield Calculated Term Treasury yield calculated term Product Warranty [Axis] Product Warranty [Axis] Product Warranty [Axis] Product Warranty [Domain] Product Warranty [Domain] Product Warranty [Domain] Chinese Drywall [Member] Chinese Drywall [Member] Chinese Drywall Product Warranty [Line Items] Product Warranty [Line Items] Product Warranty [Line Items] Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued Product Warranty Accrual, Warranties Issued Chinese drywall number of homes Chinese drywall number of homes Represents the number of homes delivered identified to have defective Chinese drywall and resulting damage. Chinese drywall percentage of homes Chinese Drywall Percentage Of Homes Represents the percentage of homes delivered confirmed to have defective Chinese drywall and resulting damage. Chinese drywall accrual Chinese Drywall Accrual Represents total warranty reserves recorded related to homes confirmed as having defective Chinese drywall. Warranty reserve, net of payments Product Warranty Accrual Payments received Chinese Drywall Payments Received Represent payments received through the entity's insurance coverage and third party recoveries related to Chinese drywall. Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Schedule of Equity Method Investment, Equity Method Investee, Name [Axis] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Equity Method Investee, Name [Domain] Lennar Homebuilding Investments [Member] Lennar Homebuilding Investments [Member] Lennar Homebuilding Investments [Member] Statements Of Operations Balance Sheets Schedule Of Equity Method Investments Balance Sheets [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Equity Method Investments Balance Sheets [Table Text Block] Summary Of Net Recourse Exposure To Unconsolidated Entities Summary Of Net Recourse Exposure To Unconsolidated Entities [Table Text Block] Summary Of Net Recourse Exposure To Unconsolidated Entities [Table Text Block] Summarized Balance Sheets Of Unconsolidated Entities With Recourse Debt Schedule Of Summarized Balance Sheets Of Unconsolidated Entities With Recourse [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Summarized Balance Sheets Of Unconsolidated Entities With Recourse [Table Text Block] Total Debt Of Unconsolidated Entities Schedule of Total Debt Of Unconsolidated Entities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Total Debt Of Unconsolidated Entities [Table Text Block] Supplemental Financial Information Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] Land [Member] Land [Member] Single Family Homes [Member] Single Family Homes [Member] Single Family Homes [Member] Commercial Properties [Member] Commercial Properties [Member] Commercial Properties [Member] Multi Family Homes [Member] Multi Family Homes [Member] Multi-Family Homes [Member] Other [Member] Other [Member] Investment [Axis] Investment [Axis] Investment [Domain] Investment [Domain] AllianceBernstein L.P. Public-Private Investment Program [Member] Alliancebernstein L P Public Private Investment Program [Member] Alliance Bernstein L.P. Public-Private Investment Program [Member] Real Estate Investment Fund [Member] Real Estate Investment Fund [Member] Real Estate Investment Fund [Member] Bank Portfolios [Member] Bank Portfolios [Member] Bank Portfolios [Member] Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities [Member] Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] Servicer Provider [Member] Servicer Provider [Member] Servicer Provider [Member] FDIC [Member] Fdic [Member] FDIC [Member] Gains from sales of REO Gains from sales of REO Represents gains from sales of REO recorded during the period. Gains (losses) upon acquisition of REO Gains (losses) upon acquisition of REO Represents gains (losses) upon acquisition of REO through foreclosure recorded during the period. Notes Loans And Financing Receivable Net Managing member equity interests in two limited liability companies Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired Number of failed financial institutions Failed Financial Institutions Failed financial institutions Number of distressed residential and commercial real estate loans Number of distressed residential and commercial real estate loans Number of distressed residential and commercial real estate loans acquired. Managing member equity interests percentage Remaining Ownership Percentage The FDIC percentage of ownership in two limited liability companies Financing interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Principal amount of notes payable retired Total consolidated VIEs assets Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets Total consolidated VIEs liabilities Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities Number of real estate owned properties Number Of Real Estate Properties Owned The number of real estate properties owned acquired Payments for distressed real estate and real estate related assets Payments For Purchase Of Real Estate Assets The amount paid by the reporting entity associated with the purchase of real estate assets. Senior unsecured note, maturity period, number of years Debt Instrument, Maturity Period Debt Instrument, Maturity Period Impaired financing receivable, related allowance Impaired Financing Receivable, Related Allowance Average recorded investment in loans Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment Provision for loan losses Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Provisions Charge-offs upon foreclosure of loans Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Charge-offs Value of investment prior to discount Held To Maturities Value The value of securities held that are categorized as held-to-maturity. Actual investment made Payments to Acquire Investments Discount on investment percentage Discount on Investment Percentage Discount on the investment of commercial mortgage backed securities Final distribution date Investment Distribution Date Description Investment Distribution Date Description Stated maturity date Investment Maturity Date Description Investment Maturity Date Description Proceeds from Sale of Held-to-maturity Securities Gain (loss) on sale of held-to-maturity securities Investment commitment Investment Commitment Amount committed by the Company to certain investments Remaining outstanding commitment Remaining Outstanding Commitment Represents the remaining outstanding commitment in the Company's investments. Equity commitments Equity Commitment Total equity commitments by either the Company and other investors, or by the U.S Treasury Department Debt financing, extended limit Debt Financing, Extended Limit Maximum amount of debt financing by the U.S Treasury Department Total contributions and investments to unconsolidated entities by company Retained equity interests Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table] Variable Interest Entities by Classification of Entity [Axis] Variable Interest Entities by Classification of Entity [Axis] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain] Alliance Bernstein L.P. Private Investment Program [Member] Alliance Bernstein L P Private Investment Program [Member] Alliance Bernstein L.P. Private Investment Program Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Recourse Debt [Member] Recourse Debt [Member] Recourse Debt [Member] Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] Investments in Unconsolidated VIEs Investments In Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities Represents the entity's investment in unconsolidated variable interest entities. Lennar's Maximum Exposure to Loss Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entitys Maximum Loss Exposure Amount Represents the entity's maximum recourse exposure to unconsolidated variable interest entities. Lennar's maximum exposure to loss, recourse debt Variable Interest Entity Recourse Debt Represents the recourse debt of one of the unconsolidated variable interest entities included in the entity's maximum recourse exposure to loss Investment Commitment Total contributions and investments to unconsolidated entities by Company Total Contributions Investments To Unconsolidated Entities Total contributions associated with the acquisition of or advances to an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, and joint venture or equity method investment) or the acquisition of an additional interest in a subsidiary (controlled entity). Line of Credit Facility [Axis] Line of Credit Facility [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Warehouse Repurchase Facility 1 [Member] Warehouse Repurchase Facility One [Member] Warehouse Repurchase Facility One [Member] Warehouse Repurchase Facility 2 [Member] Warehouse Repurchase Facility Two [Member] Warehouse Repurchase Facility Two [Member] Warehouse Repurchase Facility 3 [Member] Warehouse Repurchase Facility Three [Member] Warehouse Repurchase Facility Three [Member] Maximum aggregate commitment Additional uncommitted amount Additional Uncommitted Borrowing Capacity Under The Credit Facility Additional uncommitted borrowing capacity under the credit facility. Maturity date Debt Instrument Maturity Year Year when the debt instrument is scheduled to be fully repaid. Borrowings under the facilities Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Collateralized mortgage loans and receivable loans sold to investors but not yet paid, principal balances Line Of Credit Facility Collateralized Mortgage Loans And Receivable Loans Outstanding principal balance of mortgage loans and receivables on loans sold to investors but note yet paid collateralized against the credit facilities. Impaired financing receivable, unpaid principal balance Impaired Financing Receivable, Unpaid Principal Balance Impaired financing receivable, recorded investment Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment Impaired financing receivable, average recorded investment Statement, Scenario [Axis] Statement, Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Report Date [Axis] Report Date [Axis] Financial Statements Date [Domain] Financial Statements Date [Domain] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Axis] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Axis] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Domain] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Domain] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Maximum noncontrolling interest percentage in subsidiaries Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent Maximum number of shares to repurchase Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Repurchases of common stock Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Common stock that can be repurchased in the future Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Treasury stock reissued under equity compensation plan as Class A common shares Employee And Director Plan Shares This element includes the shares of common stock related to restricted stock, the shares issued during the period as a result of the exercise of stock options and the shares that were repurchased during the period. Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping Disclosure Item [Axis] Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Finished homes and construction in progress, Fair Value Inventory Finished Homes And Construction In Progress Fair Value This element represents the fair value of those assets in finished homes and consturction in progress whose carrying value were adjusted to fair value during the period. Land And Land Under Development Fair Value Land And Land Under Development Fair Value This element represents the fair value of those assets in land and land under development in progress whose carrying value were adjusted to fair value during the period. Investments in unconsolidated entities, Fair Value Investments in unconsolidated entities, fair value This element represents the fair value of investments in unconsolidated entities whose carrying value were adjusted to fair value during the period. REO - held-for-sale, Fair Value REO Held For Sale Fair Value This item represents the aggregate fair value of REO held-for-sale whose carrying value were adjusted to fair value during the period. REO - held-and-used, net, Fair Value REO Held And Used Fair Value This item represents the aggregate fair value of REO held-and-used whose carrying value were adjusted to fair value during the period. Total Gains (Losses) on Finished homes and construction in process Valuation Adjustments To Finished Homes And CIP Valuation adjustments recorded in cost of homes sold in the period in order to reduce the carrying amount of finished homes and CIP Valuation Adjustments To Land With Intend To Sell Or Has Sold To Third Parties Total Gains (Losses) on Investments in unconsolidated entities Total Gains (Losses) on REO held-for-sale Net Gains Losses Impairments On REO Held For Sale Represents the net of (1) gains (losses) from acquisitions of REO held-for-sale through foreclosure during the current quarter and (2) impairments on REO held-for-sale. Total Gains (Losses) on REO held-and-used Net Gains (Losses) Impairments On REO Held And Used Represents the net of (1) gains (losses) from acquisitions of REO held-and-used through foreclosure during the current period and (2) impairments on REO held-and-used. Finished homes and construction in progress carrying value before impairments Finished Homes And Construction In Progress Carrying Value Before Impairments Represents the carrying value of finished homes and construction in progress before valuation adjustments Land And Land Under Development Carrying Value Before Impairments Land And Land Under Development Carrying Value Before Impairments Represents the carrying value of Land and land under development before valuation adjustments Equity method investments carrying value before impairment Equity Method Investments Carrying Value Before Impairment This element represents the fair value of investments in unconsolidated entities whose carrying value were adjusted to fair value during the period. REO held-for-sale carrying value before gains REO Held For Sale Carrying Value Before Gains (Losses) The carrying value of real estate owned held-for-sale before gains (losses) upon foreclosure. REO held-for-sale fair value after gains REO Held For Sale Fair Value After Gains/Losses This item represents the fair value of REO held-for-sale after gains (losses) upon foreclosure. Gains (Losses) on REO held-for-sale Gains (Losses) On REO Held For Sale Represents the gains (losses) from acquisitions of REO held-for-sale through foreclosure during the period. REO held-for-sale carrying value before impairments REO Held For Sale Carrying Value Before Impairments The carrying value of real estate owned held-for-sale before impairments. REO held-for-sale fair value after impairments REO Held For Sale Fair Value After Impairments This item represents the fair value of REO held-for-sale after impairments. REO held-for-sale, impairments Real Estate Held For Sale, Impairments Amount by which the recorded investment in REO held-and-used exceeds the REO's fair value is recorded as an impairment. REO held-and-used carrying value before gains REO Held And Used Carrying Value Before Gains (Losses) The carrying value of real estate owned held-and-used before gains (losses) upon foreclosure. REO held-and-used fair value after gains REO Held And Used Fair Value After Gains (Losses) This item represents the fair value of REO held-and-used after gains (losses) upon foreclosure. Gains (Losses) on REO held-and-used Gains (Losses) On REO Held And Used Represents the gains (losses0 from acquisitions of REO held-and-used through foreclosure during the current quarter. REO held-and-used carrying value before impairments REO Held And Used Carrying Value Before Impairments The carrying value of real estate owned held-and-used before impairments. REO held-and-used fair value after impairments REO Held And Used Fair Value After Impairments This item represents the fair value of REO held-and-used after impairments. Real Estate Held and Used, Impairments Real Estate Held and Used, Impairments Amount by which the recorded investment in REO held-and-used exceeds the REO's fair value is recorded as an impairment. Discount rate for impairment Discount Rate For Impairment Represents the discount rate used in the impairments review Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities [Text Block] Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities [Text Block] Basis Of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassification Reclassifications [Text Block] Use Of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Share-Based Payment Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Compensation Expense, Share-Based Payment Awards Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Operating And Reporting Segments Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Carrying value Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Carrying Amount, Net Nonaccrual Notes Loans And Financing Receivable Net Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Cash held in escrow Escrow Deposit Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Domain] Receivable Type [Domain] Loans Receivable [Member] Loans Receivable [Member] Unpaid Principal Balance With Allowance Non Accrual Loans Recorded Investment With Allowance The recorded amount of nonaccrual loans for which an allowance for credit losses is recorded. Without Allowance Non Accrual Loans Recorded Investment Without Allowance The recorded amount of nonaccrual loans for which an allowance for credit losses has not been deemed necessary. Total Recorded Investment Lennar Homebuilding Consolidated VIEs [Member] Lennar Homebuilding Consolidated Vies [Member] Lennar Homebuilding Consolidated VIEs Rialto Investments Consolidated VIEs [Member] Rialto Investments Consolidated Vies [Member] Rialto Investments Consolidated VIEs Stockholders' Equity: Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Common Stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Cash and cash equivalents Consolidated VIEs Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents related to consolidated VIEs. Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits should not be reported as cash and cash equivalents. Consolidated Vies Restricted Cash Consolidated Vies Restricted Cash The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent related to consolidated VIEs which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. This element is for unclassified presentations; for classified presentations there is a separate and distinct element. Defeasance cash to retire notes payable Consolidated VIEs Defeasance Cash To Retire Notes Payable The carrying amounts of consolidated VIEs cash equivalents items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage; the restriction relates to restricted deposits held to retire notes payable. Receivables, net Consolidated VIEs Accounts Receivable For consolidated VIEs, the amount due from customers or clients for goods or services that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to their estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Finished homes and construction in progress Consolidated VIEs Inventory Homes Under Construction Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of capitalized construction costs of homes for future sale related to consolidated VIEs. Land and land under development Consolidated VIEs Inventory Real Estate Land And Land Development Costs Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, net of valuation allowances and impairment losses, of costs of land expected to be developed in the near term plus capitalized costs of development, for purposes of selling completed units to home buyers or commercial or industrial entities related to consolidated VIEs. Consolidated inventory not owned Consolidated VIEs Inventory Real Estate Not Owned Consolidation of VIEs inventory relating to land and lot option purchases contracts in which the entity is deemed to be the primary beneficiary of the arrangements. Investments in unconsolidated entities Consolidated VIEs Equity Method Investments This item represents the carrying amount on the entity's balance sheet of its consolidated VIE investment in common stock of an equity method investee. This is not an indicator of the fair value of the investment, rather it is the initial cost adjusted for the entity's share of earnings and losses of the investee, adjusted for any distributions (dividends) and other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses recognized. Other assets Consolidated VIEs Other Assets The sum of consolidated VIEs assets not individually reported in the financial statements, or not separately disclosed in notes. Accounts payable Consolidated VIEs Accounts Payable Current And Noncurrent Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business related to consolidated VIEs. Liabilities related to consolidated inventory not owned Consolidated VIEs Liabilities Related To Inventory Real Estate Not Owned Includes the liabilities of consolidated VIEs related to the remaining exercise price of land and lot option purchases contracts. Senior notes and other debts payable Consolidated VIEs Notes Payable Including the current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of all types of notes payable, as of the balance-sheet date related to consolidated VIEs ,with initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Other liabilities Consolidated VIEs Other Liabilities The sum of consolidated VIEs liabilities not individually reported in the financial statements, or not separately disclosed in notes. Consolidated VIEs Notes Payable And Other Liabilities Consolidated VIEs Notes Payable And Other Liabilities Including the current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of all types of notes payable, as of the balance-sheet date related to consolidated VIEs, with initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. And including the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of consolidated VIEs liabilities not individually reported in the financial statements, or not separately disclosed in notes. Loans receivable Consolidated Vies Notes Loans And Financing Receivable Net The recorded balance of notes, loans and financing receivable, related to consolidated VIEs, net. Real estate owned, held for sale Consolidated VIEs Real Estate Held For Sale Carrying amount as of the balance sheet, related to consolidated VIEs, of investment in land and buildings held-for-sale, excluding real estate considered to be inventory of the entity. Real estate owned held-and-used, net Consolidated VIEs Real Estate Owned Used Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, related to consolidated VIEs, of investments in land and building held-and-used. Corporate And Unallocated [Member] Corporate And Unallocated [Member] Corporate And Unallocated [Member] Valuation Adjustments To Investments In Unconsolidated Entities Assets [Abstract] Assets Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Real estate revenues Real Estate Revenue, Net Financial Services, Revenues Financial Services Revenue Total revenues Revenues Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] Operating Income (Loss) [Abstract] Total operating earnings General and Administrative Expense General and Administrative Expense Earnings before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Sales incentives Sales Incentives Discounts or credits given to homebuyers towards the purchase of the home, the lot premium or options. Sales incentives are a deduction from home sales base price in arriving to home sales revenue. Sales incentives per home delivered Sales Incentives Per Home Delivered Discounts or credits given to homebuyers towards the purchase of the home, the lot premium or options on per home basis. Sales incentives are a deduction from home sales base price in arriving to home sales revenue. Expenses For Remedying Pre Existing Liability Expenses For Remedying Pre Existing Liability Expenses associated with remedying pre-existing liabilities of a previously acquired company. Proceeds from settlements Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Deferred management fees Recognized Deferred Management Fee Income Recognition of deferred management fees related to management services previously performed. Profit (Loss) from Real Estate Operations Profit (Loss) from Real Estate Operations Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Mortgage notes on land and other debt Other Notes Payable Senior Notes Senior Notes Financial Instruments [Abstract] Financial Instruments [Abstract] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Number of communities assessed for impairment Number of communities assessed for impairment The number of communities assessed for impairment Average selling price Average selling price Average selling price of homes projected to be sold (projected home closing revenues divided by the number of projected home closings) Absorption rate per quarter (homes) Absorption rate Absorption rate represents the projected number of homes sold on a quarterly basis Capitalization rate Capitalization rate Represents the capitalization rate used to determine the fair value of REO properties Active communities Active Communities Active communities. Real estate revenue Financial Services Revenue Lennar Homebuilding, Cost and expenses Cost Of Real Estate Revenues and Operating Expenses This element represents the total of the costs and expenses related to real estate revenues and the aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Lennar Financial Services, Cost and expenses Financial Services Costs Corporate general and administrative Total costs and expenses Costs and Expenses Other income (expense), net Other interest expense Interest Expense, Other Earnings (loss) before income taxes Benefit for income taxes Equity in earnings from subsidiaries Equity In Income Loss From Subsidiaries This item represents the entity's proportionate share for the period of the net income (loss) of its subsidiaries. Net earnings (including net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests) Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests Net earnings attributable to Lennar Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Schedule Of Senior Notes And Other Debts Payable Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Changes In Equity Schedule of Stockholders Equity [Table Text Block] Assets Unconsolidated Entities With Recourse Debt Carrying Amount Assets The carrying amount of the assets that relate to the reporting entity's unconsolidated entities with recourse debt. Liabilities Unconsolidated Entities With Recourse Debt Carrying Amount Liabilities The carrying amount of liabilities that relate to the reporting entity's unconsolidated entities with recourse debt. Equity Unconsolidated Entities With Recourse Debt Carrying Amount Equity The carrying amount of equity that relates to the reporting entity's unconsolidated entities with recourse debt. Lennar Homebuilding Cash And Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block] Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block] Fair Value Measured On Recurring Basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Gains And Losses Of Financial Instruments Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings [Table Text Block] Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Balance For The Company's Level 3 Recurring Fair Value Measurements Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Fair Value Assets Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Table Text Block] Alliance Bernstein L P Private Investment Program [Member] Total Contributions Investments To Unconsolidated Entities Consolidated Entities Amount Assets Consolidated Entities Amount Assets Carrying amount of assets from entities consolidated during the period Consolidated VIEs assets Consolidated VIEs non-recourse liabilities Increase in consolidated inventory and related liabilities Net Increase In Consolidated Inventory Not Owned Net increases to consolidated inventory not owned due to the consolidation of option contracts. Decrease in consolidated inventory and related liabilities Decreases In Consolidated Inventory Not Owned Decrease due to the entity's exercising options contracts previously consolidated. Non-refundable option deposits and pre-acquisition costs Variable Interest Entities Non Refundable Option Deposits And Pre Acquisition costs Represents non-refundable option deposits and pre-acquisition costs. Letters of credit Variable Interest Entities Letters Of Credit The total amount of letters of credit outstanding in lieu of cash deposits under certain option contracts Real Estate Owned [Member] Real Estate Owned [Member] Real Estate Owned [Member] REO - held-for-sale, beginning of period Additions Real Estate Held For Sale Additions Amount of increase to real estate held-for-sale during the period from acquisitions and/or transfers from loans receivable Real Estate, Improvements Real Estate, Improvements Improvements Real Estate Held And Used, Sales The carrying amount of real estate held-and-used sold during the period. Sales Real Estate, Cost of Real Estate Sold Impairments Real Estate Held For Sale Transfers Real Estate Held For Sale Transfers Real estate held for sale transfers Transfers to held-and-used, net Transfers from to Held and Used Transfers from or to Held and Used REO - held-for-sale, net, end of period REO - held-and-used, net, beginning of period Additions Real Estate Held And Used Additions Amount of increase to real estate held-and-used during the period from acquisitions and/or transfers from loans receivable REO Held and Used, Improvements REO Held and Used, Improvements Amount of improvements made to real estate held-and-used during the period. Sales Impairments Depreciation Real Estate Held And Used Depreciation Amount of depreciation expense for the period related to real estate owned held-and-used. Transfers from held-for-sale Transfers From To Held For Sale Transfers from (to) Held For Sale REO - held-and-used, net, end of period Several recourse debt - repayment Several Recourse Debt Repayment Unconsolidated entities recourse debt subject to several repayment guarantees. Joint and several recourse debt - repayment Joint And Several Recourse Debt Repayment Unconsolidated entities recourse debt subject to joint and several repayment guarantees. Less: joint and several reimbursement agreements with the Company's partners The Company's net recourse exposure Debt Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Net earnings attributable to Lennar Less: distributed earnings allocated to nonvested shares Distributed Earnings Allocated To Participating Securities Aggregate of earnings distributed to participating securities under the two-class method to the extent that participating securities may share in earnings as if all of the earnings for the period had been distributed. Less: undistributed earnings allocated to nonvested shares Undistributed Earnings Allocated to Participating Securities Numerator for basic earnings per share Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Plus: interest on 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2020 and 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2021 Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax Plus: undistributed earnings allocated to convertible shares Undistributed Earnings, Diluted Less: undistributed earnings reallocated to convertible shares Undistributed Earnings Reallocated Diluted The earnings that is reallocated to common stock and participating securities to the extent that each security may share in earnings as if all of the earnings for the period had been distributed. Includes the adjustments resulting from the assumption that dilutive securities were converted, options or warrants were exercised, or that other shares were issued upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Numerator for diluted earnings per share Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted average common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Issued, Basic Shared based payments Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements 2.00% convertible senior notes due 2020 and 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2021 Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Conversion of Debt Securities Denominator for diluted earnings per share-weighted average common shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Basic earnings per share Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per share Earnings Per Share, Diluted Senior notes maturity year Options to purchase outstanding and anti-dilutive shares Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Schedule of Financial Services Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Financial Services Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Loan Origination Liabilities Schedule of Loan Origination Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Loan Origination Liabilities [Table Text Block] Loans held-for-sale Loans Held-for-sale, Mortgages Loans held-for-investment, net Goodwill Goodwill Other Notes and Loans Payable Other Self-insurance reserves Self Insurance Reserve Other liabilities Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Income Statement [Abstract] Lennar Homebuilding Lennar Financial Services Rialto Investments Cost and expenses: Cost of Revenue [Abstract] Lennar Homebuilding Lennar Financial Services Rialto Investments Corporate general and administrative Cash dividends per each Class A and Class B common share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Outstanding principal balance Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Outstanding Balance FDIC Portfolios And Bank Portfolios [Member] Fdic Portfolios And Bank Portfolios [Member] FDIC Portfolios And Bank Portfolios [Member] Additions Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Additions Deletions Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Disposals of Loans Accretions Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield, Accretion Accretable yield, end of period Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield Accretable yield, beginning of period Lennar Homebuilding Investments In Unconsolidated Entities Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block] Investments Available For Sale [Member] Investments Available For Sale [Member] Investments Available For Sale [Member] Investments available-for-sale, beginning of period Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value Purchases and other Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases Sales Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements Investments available-for-sale, end of period Letter Of Credit Agreement 2 [Member] Letter Of Credit Agreement Two [Member] Letter Of Credit Agreement Two [Member] Letter of Credit Agreement 4 [Member] Letter of Credit Agreement Four [Member] Letter of Credit Agreement Four [Member] Performance Letters Of Credit [Member] Performance Letters Of Credit [Member] Performance Letters of Credit [Member] Financial Letters Of Credit [Member] Financial Letters Of Credit [Member] Financial Letters of Credit [Member] Holders Of Debt Instrument [Member] Holders Of Debt Instrument [Member] Holders Of Debt Instrument [Member] Company Conversion Right To Debt Instrument [Member] Company Conversion Right To Debt Instrument [Member] Company Conversion Right To Debt Instrument [Member] Outstanding revolving credit facility Letter of credit facility additional capacity Letter Of Credit Facility Additional Capacity Additional amount of borrowing capacity available under the credit facility. Letters of credit outstanding, amount Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Outstanding performance and surety bonds Outstanding Performance and Surety Bonds Outstanding performance and surety bonds related to site improvements Uncompleted site improvements amount Uncompleted Site Improvements Amount Represents site improvements costs to complete related to outstanding performance and surety bonds Uncompleted site improvements percent Uncompleted Site Improvements Percent Represents site improvements costs to complete percentage related to outstanding performance and surety bonds Debt instrument, principal amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt instrument, additional principal amount Debt Instrument, Increase, Additional Borrowings Debt instrument, convertible, conversion ratio Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio Debt conversion, converted instrument, per principal amount Principal Amount Denomination The denomination for which the senior debt is based upon. Debt conversion, converted instrument, shares issued Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued Debt instrument, convertible, conversion price Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Debt instrument private placement percentage Rate Premium Discount Senior Debt Represents the price to the public for senior notes issued. Debt instrument, unamortized discount Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component Debt instrument convertible terms of conversion feature Debt Instrument, Convertible, Terms of Conversion Feature Volume weighted average stock price Volume weighted average stock price The volume weighted average stock price as determined by the value of stock traded in the market divided by the number of shares traded in the market. Shares included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share Disclosure Of Financial Information Relating To Company's Operations Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Disclosure Of Valuation Adjustments And Write-Offs Relating To Company's Homebuilding Operations Schedule Of Valuation Adjustments And Write Offs Table [Table Text Block] Valuation adjustments and write-offs by reportable segment which include (1) the charges against an entity's costs and expenses in the period to reduce the carrying amount of real property to fair value and to write off option costs and pre-acquisition costs; (2) the entity's proportionate share of valuation adjustments related to assets of unconsolidated entities in which the entity has investments in equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities; (3) losses recorded related to the entity's investments in unconsolidated entities, if its investments in the unconsolidated entity, or a portion thereof, is deemed to be other than temporary; (4) the write-off of notes and other receivables as well as other assets; and (5) valuation adjustments to the entity's goodwill. Warranty reserve, beginning of period Warranties issued during the period Adjustments to pre-existing warranties from changes in estimates Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease) Payments Product Warranty Accrual, Payments Warranty reserve, end of period Schedule Of Product Warranty Reserve Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block] Loan origination liabilities, beginning of period Loan Origination Liabilities Represent liabilities for anticipated losses associated with mortgage loans previously originated and sold to investors Provision for losses during the period Provision For Loan Losses Allowance expensed for the period based on estimated losses to be realized. Adjustments to pre-existing provisions for losses from changes in estimates Provision For Losses Preexisting Increase Decrease Represents the aggregate Increase or Decrease in the liability during the reporting period for accruals related to preexisting provisions for losses from changes in estimates. Payments/settlements Loan Origination Liabilities Payments Or Settlements Represents the aggregate decrease in the liability related to payments/settlements on claims and warranties in the loan sale agreements. Loan origination liabilities, end of period Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Schedule Of Calculation Of Numerator And Denominator In Earnings Per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Table Text Block]