Homebuilding Investments in Unconsolidated Entities (Statements Of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities			$ 12,235	$ (8,115)
Contingent consideration received by unconsolidated entity			64,900
Company's share of contingent consideration received by unconsolidated entity			25,900
Homebuilding
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 74,939	$ 153,136	231,269	322,277
Costs and expenses	99,611	195,525	313,725	451,627
Other income (1)	513	13,903	76,578	119,095
Net loss of unconsolidated entities	(24,159)	(28,486)	(5,878)	(10,255)
Equity in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities	$ (10,459)	$ (16,739)	$ (4,601)	$ (43,537)
FivePoint Unconsolidated Entity
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Company's interest in TRA liability	70.00%		70.00%