Receivables	12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]
Receivables	Receivables Receivables of $75.7 million at November 30, 2013 and $64.8 million at November 30, 2012 included amounts due from utility companies and municipalities, state income taxes receivable and escrow deposits. Receivables from utility companies and municipalities generally relate to infrastructure improvements we make with respect to our communities. We are generally reimbursed for these receivables when the improvements are accepted by the utility company or municipality, or after certain events occur, depending on the terms of the applicable agreements. These events may include, but are not limited to, the connection of utilities or the issuance of bonds by the respective municipalities. Each receivable is evaluated for collectibility at least quarterly and allowances for potential losses are established or maintained on applicable receivables when collection becomes doubtful, taking into account historical experience, present economic conditions and other relevant factors. Receivables were net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $20.3 million in 2013 and $21.3 million in 2012.

Receivables

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Receivables of $75.7 million at November 30, 2013 and $64.8 million at November 30, 2012 included amounts due from utility companies and municipalities, state income taxes receivable and escrow deposits. Receivables from utility companies and municipalities generally relate to infrastructure improvements we make with respect to our communities. We are generally reimbursed for these receivables when the improvements are accepted by the utility company or municipality, or after certain events occur, depending on the terms of the applicable agreements. These events may include, but are not limited to, the connection of utilities or the issuance of bonds by the respective municipalities.

Each receivable is evaluated for collectibility at least quarterly and allowances for potential losses are established or maintained on applicable receivables when collection becomes doubtful, taking into account historical experience, present economic conditions and other relevant factors. Receivables were net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $20.3 million in 2013 and $21.3 million in 2012.