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Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details Textuals) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Inventory Impairments Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Goodwill impairment |  | $ 0.0 | $ 7.2 | $ 9.8
Homebuilding [Member] |  |  |  |
Inventory Impairments Information [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Goodwill impairment | $ 7.2 | $ 0.0 | $ 7.2 | $ 9.8

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