Notes Payable (Schedule Notes Payable) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2025	Nov. 30, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 1,943,582	$ 1,691,679
Unsecured revolving credit facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	250,000	0
Senior unsecured term loan due August 25, 2026 | Senior unsecured term loan due August 25, 2026
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 359,329	358,826
Senior Notes | 6.875% Senior notes due June 15, 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage	6.875%
Notes payable	$ 298,959	298,560
Senior Notes | 4.80% Senior notes due November 15, 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage	4.80%
Notes payable	$ 298,213	297,932
Senior Notes | 7.25% Senior notes due July 15, 2030
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage	7.25%
Notes payable	$ 346,953	346,574
Senior Notes | 4.00% Senior notes due June 15, 2031
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate percentage	4.00%
Notes payable	$ 386,979	386,638
Mortgages and land contracts due to land sellers and other loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$ 3,149	$ 3,149