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REVENUE RECOGNITION AND REIMBURSABLE COSTS, Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2019
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Balance | $ 3,601 |
Deferral of revenue | 2,182 |
Recognition of unearned revenue | (3,608) |
Balance | 2,175 |
Sky Ranch CAB [Member] |  |
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Final payment received | 2,200 |
Proceeds received from sale of finished lots | 1,600 |
Proceeds received for neighborhood amenities | 600 |
Land Development Segment [Member] |  |
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Balance | 1,636 |
Recognition of unearned revenue | (2,400) | $ (8,500)
Balance | 1,462 |
Water and Wastewater Resource Development Segment [Member] |  |
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Balance | 1,965 |
Recognition of unearned revenue | (1,200) | $ (1,900)
Balance | $ 713 |

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