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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (Kaupulehu Developments, USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013
Related party transactions |  |  |
Percentage of sales payment received | $ 300,000 | $ 440,000 | $ 300,000
WB | Land development partnership |  |  |
Related party transactions |  |  |
Ownership interest (as a percent) | 19.60% | 19.60% |
Percentage of sales payment received | $ 300,000 |  |
Number of lots sold in Increment I | 1 |  |

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