Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Financial Information for Unconsolidated Joint Ventures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2022	Feb. 28, 2021	Nov. 30, 2021	Nov. 30, 2020
Assets
Total assets	$ 6,188,327		$ 5,835,918
Liabilities and equity
Equity	3,134,316	$ 2,748,184	3,019,475	$ 2,665,769
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	6,188,327		5,835,918
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees [Member]
Statements of operations of unconsolidated joint venture
Revenues	2,850	9,691
Cost of Revenue	(2,299)	(8,125)
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(430)	(879)
Income	121	$ 687
Assets
Cash	21,281		15,731
Receivables	872		795
Inventory, Real Estate	67,472		64,034
Other Assets	47		50
Total assets	89,672		80,610
Liabilities and equity
Accounts payable and other liabilities	16,135		12,285
Equity	73,537		68,325
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 89,672		$ 80,610