Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2013	Nov. 30, 2012	Feb. 29, 2012	Nov. 30, 2011
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Construction defect and other litigation liabilities	$ 107,153	$ 107,111
Employee compensation and related benefits	94,891	97,189
Accrued interest payable	56,760	47,392
Warranty liability	43,333	47,822	64,607	67,693
Liabilities related to inventory not owned	8,942	4,100
Real estate and business taxes	5,106	8,453
Other	36,945	28,278
Total	$ 353,130	$ 340,345