Lennar Homebuilding Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Balance Sheets) (Details) - Lennar Homebuilding - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 31, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 373,846	$ 248,980
Inventories	3,081,630	3,059,054
Other assets	921,025	465,404
Total assets	4,376,501	3,773,438
Liabilities and equity:
Accounts payable and other liabilities	283,492	288,192
Debt	857,594	792,886
Equity	3,235,415	2,692,360
Total liabilities and equity	$ 4,376,501	$ 3,773,438