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Investments (Limited Partnerships and Real Estate Joint Ventures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Real Estate [Line Items]
Real Estate Investments, Joint Ventures	$ 2,635	$ 2,327
Equity Method Investments
Real Estate [Line Items]
Real Estate Investments, Joint Ventures	925	934
Limited partnership Fair Value Member
Real Estate [Line Items]
Real Estate Investments, Joint Ventures	856	683
Corporate Joint Venture
Real Estate [Line Items]
Real Estate Investments, Joint Ventures	783	661
Cost Method Investments
Real Estate [Line Items]
Real Estate Investments, Joint Ventures	$ 71	$ 49

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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/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Topic 944
-SubTopic 210
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 976
-SubTopic 310
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
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