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SENIOR NOTES PAYABLE AND OTHER DEBT - Derivatives and Hedging (Details) - Mar. 31, 2025 - Forward Starting Swap $ in Thousands, $ in Millions	USD ($)	CAD ($)
Variable Rate Debt Member
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Amount	$ 1,400,000
Derivative notional amount	141,300
Fixed Rate Debt Member
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Amount	11,400,000
Fixed Rate Debt Member
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	126,200
Fixed Rate Debt Member
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	$ 422,000	$ 607.1