Lennar Homebuilding Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Statements Of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2015	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2015
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities			$ 35,422	$ 44,785
Lennar Homebuilding
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 208,636	$ 180,790	308,362	623,747
Costs and expenses	201,370	154,139	298,570	453,018
Other income	0	0	0	2,943
Net earnings of unconsolidated entities	7,266	26,651	9,792	173,672
Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ (9,633)	$ 6,494	$ (6,633)	$ 35,393