Lennar Homebuilding Investments In Unconsolidated Entities (Balance Sheets) (Details) - Lennar Homebuilding [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 29, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 242,573	$ 248,980
Inventories	3,126,810	3,059,054
Other assets	501,077	465,404
Total assets	3,870,460	3,773,438
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable and other liabilities	279,893	288,192
Debt	836,483	792,886
Equity	2,754,084	2,692,360
Total liabilities and equity	$ 3,870,460	$ 3,773,438