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Real Estate - Disposed Properties to Unaffiliated Parties (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2025 USD ($) Property ApartmentUnit | Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Properties disposed | Property | 2 |
Property Units disposed | ApartmentUnit | 546 |
Sales Price | $ 229,900 |
Net Gain (Loss) | 154,152 | $ 188,185
Net Gain (Loss) | (67) |
Net Gain (Loss) | $ 154,085 |
Rental Properties - Consolidated [Member] |  |
Properties disposed | Property | 2 |
Property Units disposed | ApartmentUnit | 546 |
Sales Price | $ 225,600 |
Net Gain (Loss) | 154,152 |
Land Parcel (One) - Consolidated [Member] |  |
Sales Price | 4,300 |
Net Gain (Loss) | $ (67) |

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