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Investments In Unconsolidated Entities (Summary Schedule Of Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
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Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |
Investments in joint ventures with debt non-recourse to Company | $ 12,049 | $ 11,453
Investments In Other Joint Ventures | 18,745 | 24,535
Total investments in unconsolidated entities | 30,794 | 35,988
Total joint venture debt | 8,279 | 11,107
Company proportionate share of joint venture debt: |  |
Joint Venture Debt With Limited Recourse Guaranties | 1,054 | 1,202
Joint Venture Debt Nonrecourse To Company | 896 | 2,009
Company's total proportionate share of joint venture debt | $ 1,950 | $ 3,211

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- Definition The book value of investments in real estate joint ventures including direct and indirect investments. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 944 -SubTopic 210 -Section S99 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (SX 210.7-03.1(d)) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6879938&loc=d3e572229-122910 + Details
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