Lennar Financial Services Segment (Schedule of Credit Facilities) (Details) - Lennar Financial Services - Warehouse Repurchase Facility	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2017 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum Aggregate Commitment	$ 1,100,000,000
364-day warehouse repurchase facility that matures June 2017
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum Aggregate Commitment	$ 400,000,000
Facility, term	364 days
364-day warehouse repurchase facility that matures September 2017
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum Aggregate Commitment	$ 300,000,000
Facility, term	364 days
364-day warehouse repurchase facility that matures December 2017
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum Aggregate Commitment	$ 400,000,000
Facility, term	364 days
Uncommitted amount	$ 250,000,000