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INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE [Abstract]  
INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE
NOTE 6 – INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE
 
The following is a summary of the carrying value of the Company's investments in real estate (in thousands):
 
   
June 30,
  
September 30,
 
   
2011
  
2010
 
Properties owned, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,553 and $3,989
 $15,230  $17,387 
Real estate ventures
  2,101   9,727 
Investments in real estate, net
 $17,331  $27,114 
 
On June 23, 2011, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $16.6 million in connection with the sale of a building in Washington, DC by its owner in which the Company owned a 25% interest.  As a result, the Company realized a gain on its investment of approximately $7.6 million on the transaction.