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Investments In Unconsolidated Entities (Summary Schedule Of Joint Ventures) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investments in joint ventures with debt non-recourse to Company	$ 26,132	$ 11,155
Investments in other active joint ventures	18,612	34,474
Total investments in unconsolidated entities	44,744	45,629
Total joint venture debt	10,163	6,915
Company proportionate share of joint venture debt:
Joint venture debt with limited recourse guaranties	961	769
Joint venture debt non-recourse to Company	1,446	826
Company's total proportionate share of joint venture debt	$ 2,407	$ 1,595

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The book value of investments in real estate joint ventures including direct and indirect investments.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 944

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-Subparagraph (SX 210.7-03.1(d))

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