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Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortization expense | $ 4.1 | $ 8.0 | $ 11.0
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0
Commercial Real Estate, Software, Vehicles and Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment |  |  |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation | $ 8.9 | $ 7.6 | $ 7.0

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