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Investments In Unconsolidated Entities (Summary Schedule Of Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 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 | $ 11,155 | $ 11,453
Investments in other active joint ventures | 34,474 | 24,535
Total investments in unconsolidated entities | 45,629 | 35,988
Total joint venture debt | 6,915 | 11,107
Company proportionate share of joint venture debt: |  |
Joint venture debt with limited recourse guaranties | 769 | 1,202
Joint venture debt non-recourse to Company | 826 | 2,009
Company's total proportionate share of joint venture debt | $ 1,595 | $ 3,211

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