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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) Investment
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] |
Number of real estate technology investment funds | 8
Number of other real estate investment funds | 1
Real estate technology and other real estate investments commitment funds | $ | $ 22.1

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