Financial Services (Schedule of Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 28, 2023
Revenues
Total	$ 1,467,766	$ 1,384,314
Expenses
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint venture	6,610	825
Total pretax income	174,665	162,200
Financial services
Revenues
Insurance commissions	3,592	3,374
Title services	2,476	2,403
Total	6,068	5,777
Expenses
General and administrative	1,546	1,358
Operating income	4,522	4,419
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint venture	7,055	1,582
Total pretax income	$ 11,577	$ 6,001