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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01
8.29% Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock |  |  |
Partial Redemption Percentage | 8.29% | 8.29% | 8.29%

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